Mallory Kanwal, DVM, DAVDC
We normalize “doggy breath,” but that smell can actually be a sign of disease. Bad breath in dogs comes from an overgrowth of bacteria releasing foul-smelling compounds that can damage the gums. The gums can become inflamed as gingivitis develops, eventually leading to dental disease. But there’s good news: gingivitis is preventable and reversible. The best way to prevent dental disease is...