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What causes my dog's bad breath when my other dog has no issues?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 11 months old

My pup keeps having bad breath. I don't know what may cause it, I also hava a Schnauzer with the same diet habits and has no problems with that...

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 23rd, 2016

Bad breath in dogs is due to a dental problem, such as severe gingivitis, a tooth root abscess, or a broken tooth. I would take Mika into the vet for an exam tomorrow. She will likely need a dental cleaning, scaling, and polishing.

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