AnuShelties
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Can you tell me where to buy some?
Senior w/ bad breath
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Can you tell me where to buy some?
AnuShelties
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I was thinking stomach, but didn't think it would go as far as intestinal. What kind of tests did they have to run?
SheltieChe
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if you have not done start with general blood work with added liver profile, kidney function, enzymes and such. Try simple things first and see how it goes.
I also use Petzlife salmon oil for teeth cleaning, it is rec greatly by many respected breeders in my area.
if you have not done start with general blood work with added liver profile, kidney function, enzymes and such. Try simple things first and see how it goes.
I also use Petzlife salmon oil for teeth cleaning, it is rec greatly by many respected breeders in my area.
Caro
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It can definately be something he is licking. I can tell you Deska's breath reeked when he was eating worms. I used some of that chalk stuff for upset stomachs (sorry its late here and my brain isnt working - cant remember what its called) and that seemed to settle things down. You could also try adding bland things to his diet until his gut settles, or perhaps add some yoghurt or honey to his food to help his own bacteria.
I know some dogs just have smelly breath. Deska eats anything remotely resembling food that is laying on the ground so he seems to get stinky breath alot, which does get better when I give him bones to chew on regularly. I find brushing his teeth makes no difference to his stinky breath so it does seem to be coming from his gut.
I know some dogs just have smelly breath. Deska eats anything remotely resembling food that is laying on the ground so he seems to get stinky breath alot, which does get better when I give him bones to chew on regularly. I find brushing his teeth makes no difference to his stinky breath so it does seem to be coming from his gut.
sheltiemom
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The intestinal problems my baby had was diagnosed by both blood work and ultrasound and MRI.
I would be leery about getting a supplement that contains lipase and amlayse, These are things that when elevated in the system can be signs of kidney issues. Before I would consider adding this to their diet I would have these values checked via blood work first
I would be leery about getting a supplement that contains lipase and amlayse, These are things that when elevated in the system can be signs of kidney issues. Before I would consider adding this to their diet I would have these values checked via blood work first
sheltiebrat
Forums Novice
Bad breath is a often a sign of kidney disease in older dogs...
I glanced through the posts, could not ascertain if you have had bloodwork done, but if not, it is something consider.
Sometimes it matters depending in what they are looking for if they want the dog fasted or not, so if you make an appointment, be sure to ask.
I glanced through the posts, could not ascertain if you have had bloodwork done, but if not, it is something consider.
Sometimes it matters depending in what they are looking for if they want the dog fasted or not, so if you make an appointment, be sure to ask.