Why does my dog's breath smell like poop, licks, and has anxiety?

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Why does my dog breath smell like he ate poop (I know he hasn't)? He has lost 2 front teeth on top. He is always licking and chewing on himself; he has no fleas. And is there anything I can do with his separation anxiety? He has a fit if I get out of his sight? Thanks in advance. Pet's info: Dog | Toy Poodle | Male | neutered | 8 years and 2 months old | 10 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

If Zoy has lost two teeth, he could have other dental disease in his back teeth causing the bad breath. He could be licking and chewing himself due to allergies, mites, or ringworm. I'd take him into the vet to get these issues checked out. As for his separation anxiety, I recommend crating him when you are gone. The crate will provide him a small space where he can feel safe in it when you are gone. You will have to slowly train him to get used to a crate. Start putting him in it when you are home and sitting nearby so he doesn't think you are abandoning him, and slowly increase the time he is in it. He can have toys in the crate, and puzzle toys with treats in it that he has to figure out how to get the treats out. You can put a tablespoon of peanut butter in a Kong toy and freeze it in the freezer overnight, then give it to him in the crate. That will keep him occupied for a while. Finally, you can get a pheromone diffuser called DAP that helps dogs with anxiety and pair that will a DAP pheromone collar that releases pheromones when in contact with his skin. If these methods do not help him, then I recommend having him seen by a vet to discuss the use of anti-anxiety medications. Best of luck, I hope this helps.

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