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Dog Bad Breath or Swollen Gums (Periodontics & COHAT)

Why Does My Dog Have Severe Bad Breath?

"Dog breath" is not a normal sign of aging; it is a primary indicator of advanced periodontal disease brewing beneath the gumline. If your dog has foul oral odor, red or bleeding gums, or visible tartar, bacteria are actively attacking the supporting bone around their teeth. We provide Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment (COHAT) under safe anesthesia, using digital dental X-rays and advanced cleaning techniques to treat deep infections, halt bone loss, and restore your dog’s oral health.