| Cat owners know for a fact that bad cat breath can | | | | Toothpastes that contain enzymes will dissolve |
| be downright awful. It isn't that much different from | | | | tartar, helping to cure bad breath. If you start early |
| bad human breath, as both are caused by bacteria | | | | with brushing your cat's teeth, you can virtually |
| found in the mouth that breaks protein down and | | | | eliminate any type of tartar buildup that will ultimately |
| releases the sulfur compounds out into the air. Sulfur | | | | lead to bad breath. |
| smells really bad on its own, which is why breath | | | | Some bacteria that lead to tartar can be found in |
| containing it smells bad as well. The bacterium that | | | | your cat's diet. When you feed him, you should |
| causes bad breath with cats is normally associated | | | | always make sure that the food he consumes |
| with a buildup of tartar around the teeth. Tartar is | | | | doesn't contain a lot of bacteria. If you shop healthy |
| yellow in color, known as a coating of bacteria, food, | | | | and feed him only healthy foods, it can help his bad |
| and minerals. | | | | breath a great deal. When you give your pet a treat, |
| To cure your cat from bad breath, you'll need to | | | | make sure that the treat is designed to help with |
| remove the buildup of tartar. There are several cat | | | | tartar. After your cat has finished eating, you can |
| foods out there that are designed to reduce the | | | | brush his teeth or rinse his mouth out. This way, you'll |
| buildup of tartar, many containing enzymes that will | | | | get the bacteria out of his mouth before it has time |
| literally dissolve it. You can also give your cat treats | | | | to build up on his teeth. |
| as well, as many of them will help eliminate and | | | | Sometimes, cats may have a bad odor in their mouth |
| prevent tartar. If the buildup of tartar is bad, you | | | | that doesn't come from tartar or bad breath in |
| may need to have your cat's teeth professionally | | | | general. In these rare cases, it can be either liver or |
| cleaned. Once the tartar has been removed, the bad | | | | kidney disease. If you notice bad breath and it isn't |
| breath will go away. | | | | tartar, you should take your cat to the vet. Even |
| You may be able to clean the tartar off your cat's | | | | though it may be something to do with tartar, it's |
| teeth at home. There are several toothpastes | | | | better to be safe than sorry. Your veterinarian can |
| available for pets, available in several different flavors. | | | | pinpoint the problem, let you know what the cause is |
| You'll need to get a mechanical toothbrush, as the | | | | - and how you should go about fixing it. |
| motion is very important for removing tartar buildup. | | | | |