| Cat owners know for a fact that bad cat breath | | | | motion is very important for removing tartar |
| can be downright awful. It isn't that much | | | | buildup. Toothpastes that contain enzymes will |
| different from bad human breath, as both are | | | | dissolve tartar, helping to cure bad breath. |
| caused by bacteria found in the mouth that | | | | If you start early with brushing your cat's teeth, |
| breaks protein down and releases the sulfur | | | | you can virtually eliminate any type of tartar |
| compounds out into the air. Sulfur smells really | | | | buildup that will ultimately lead to bad breath. |
| bad on its own, which is why breath containing it | | | | Some bacteria that lead to tartar can be found in |
| smells bad as well. | | | | your cat's diet. When you feed him, you should |
| The bacterium that causes bad breath with cats | | | | always make sure that the food he consumes |
| is normally associated with a buildup of tartar | | | | doesn't contain a lot of bacteria. |
| around the teeth. Tartar is yellow in color, known | | | | If you shop healthy and feed him only healthy |
| as a coating of bacteria, food, and minerals. | | | | foods, it can help his bad breath a great deal. |
| To cure your cat from bad breath, you'll need to | | | | When you give your pet a treat, make sure that |
| remove the buildup of tartar. There are several | | | | the treat is designed to help with tartar. |
| cat foods out there that are designed to reduce | | | | After your cat has finished eating, you can brush |
| the buildup of tartar, many containing enzymes | | | | his teeth or rinse his mouth out. This way, you'll |
| that will literally dissolve it. | | | | get the bacteria out of his mouth before it has |
| You can also give your cat treats as well, as | | | | time to build up on his teeth. |
| many of them will help eliminate and prevent | | | | Sometimes, cats may have a bad odor in their |
| tartar. If the buildup of tartar is bad, you may | | | | mouth that doesn't come from tartar or bad |
| need to have your cat's teeth professionally | | | | breath in general. In these rare cases, it can be |
| cleaned. | | | | either liver or kidney disease. If you notice bad |
| Once the tartar has been removed, the bad | | | | breath and it isn't tartar, you should take your cat |
| breath will go away. | | | | to the vet. |
| You may be able to clean the tartar off your | | | | Even though it may be something to do with |
| cat's teeth at home. There are several | | | | tartar, it's better to be safe than sorry. Your |
| toothpastes available for pets, available in several | | | | veterinarian can pinpoint the problem, let you |
| different flavors. | | | | know what the cause is - and how you should go |
| You'll need to get a mechanical toothbrush, as the | | | | about fixing it. |