Cats Bad Breath - Cat owners are well aware that bad cat breath is absolutely terrible. Like human bad breath, it is caused by bacteria found in the mouth breaking down protein which in turn releases sulphur compounds into the open. The sulphur which has a bad enough odor of its own gives the breath its disgusting smell.
In the case of cats the bacteria normally related to bad breath is caused by a build up of yellow colored tartar around the teeth from various foods and minerals. This build up of tartar needs to be removed in order to cure your cat of bad breath. There are several cat foods on the market which are designed to remove this tartar, many of which contain enzymes which simply dissolve it. Giving your cat edible treats will also help to prevent the build up. If the tartar on your cat s teeth is really bad, you can have his teeth cleaned professionally. But rest assured, once the tartar is removed, the bad breath will vanish. However, it may not be necessary to have the cleaning done professionally as you might be able to do this at home yourself.
Toothpastes, some of which contain the above mentioned enzymes to dissolve the tartar come in different flavors for your cat and mechanical toothbrushes with the correct motion necessary to remove the build up are also available. If you start cleaning your cat s teeth at an early age, it will become the norm for the cat, the build up of tartar will be stopped before it starts and the cat will not have bad breath at all. Some of the bacteria which causes tartar to form can be found in your cat s diet. When you feed your cat you should check that his food does not have a high content of bacteria. If you feed him with only healthy food, this will keep his breath much fresher. Make sure the treats you give your cat are the kind designed to help with the tartar problem.
When your cat has finished his food, either clean his teeth or rinse out his mouth. This will clear the bacteria from his mouth before it gets a chance to build up in a tartar form on his teeth. If you notice your cat has bad breath but there is no tartar build up on his teeth, it could be caused by a more serious problem such as liver or kidney disease. This is the time when you should take your dog along to see the vet. The vet will be able to tell you what is causing the bad breath and how best to go about getting rid of it.
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