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Dog has red, swollen gums and bad breath. What home remedies work?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Whippet | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 7 months old

My dog has the start of gum disease. Gums red and swollen by the gum line and bad breath. Is there anything available online that I can treat him with please

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 27th, 2017

If his gums are red and swollen than he may have stomatitis and gingivitis. You can start brushing his teeth with a canine tooth paste and see if that helps. You could also try some chews, like Virbac C.E.T. Enzymatic Oral Hygiene Chews. Depending on the condition of his gums and teeth, he may need to have his teeth cleaned and have any diseased ones extracted, as well as need an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory. Have your vet examine his mouth to decide the best way to treat his problem.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    While there are dog mouthwashes you can use on Ron, he will need a dental treatment from the vet to treat his gun disease. This requires a dental scaling, polishing, and cleaning to treat, and once that is done, you can brush his teeth at how with a dog safe toothbrush and toothpaste. You can get those from a pet store. I would speak to your vet about having a dental treatment done on him very soon.

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