What causes my dog's bad breath and how can I prevent heartworm?

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Does heartworm happen in Bosnia and Herzegovina and how to prevent it from happening? How to take dental care of my pooches teeth? Is bad breath a sign of something wrong? Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 8 months old | 4 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

According to the article I will link below, vectors that carry heartworm (mosquitos) have been found in Bosnia and Herzegovina, so I would speak to your vet to see if they have seen cases of heartworm in your country. If so, I recommend giving Bella Heartgard. It's an excellent heartworm prevention. She has to be tested for heartworms first before it's safe to give her the medication. Bad breath is a sign of a dental problem in dogs, and while you can brush her teeth at home, I would have Bella seen by a vet. The bad breath can be caused by severe gingivitis, tooth root abscess, or a broken tooth, all of which can only be treated by a vet. If you do want to start daily brushing of Bella's teeth, make sure to use a dog toothbrush and a dog toothpaste. Human toothpaste contains ingredients that are toxic to dogs, and can never be used on Bella. You can get her a toothbrush and paste from a pet store or online. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3372948/

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