My Yorkie has terrible breath even with dental care. What should I do?

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My yorkie has really bad breath and I take him to get his teeth brush and try all types of dental products what could this be? Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | neutered | 10 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Yorkies notoriously have extremely bad teeth and brushing at this stage will very likely not any difference in the condition of Tabias' teeth. He will need a veterinary exam and likely a professional dental cleaning first before any brushing his teeth at home will help prevent or slow down tartar accumulation on his teeth. The bad breath is a sign of bacterial growth under the gum line and in tartar on your dog's teeth. Please make an appointment with your veterinarian for a dental exam.

My Yorkie has terrible breath even with dental care. What should I do?

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