My dog has MINGING breath!

[SurreyGuy]

My dog is 15 years old and has a cancerous growth in her mouth.

I know that she is not long for this world and I will know when the "time is right" to let her go.

In the meantime, can anyone suggest a solution to her really bad breath, please? I've contemplated putting some sort of surgical solution or food flavouring (maybe peppermint?) in her water.

Any ideas?

[pastafreak]

Frankly,I doubt it SurreyGuy. I lost a 5 year old cat to oral cancer a little over a year ago...and she had the same problem. I suspect it is part of the growth itself., and the decay of the tissues. I think my cat had anti-biotics to help with that along with pain-killers.
Best of luck with your dog-I know how difficult it is. x

[SurreyGuy]

Thanks.

She's on a supplement for her bones, but it's just a case of taking each day as it comes.

It IS hard and it'll DESTROY me when she goes, but her well-being and quality of life is THE most important aspect of this.

Thanks again.

[jules77]

Sorry to hear about your girl, my friends dog had the same, but other problems contributed to her demise and not the growth.

You could try this gel, I can guarantee that it works for removing tartar and bad breath.

http://www.collienet.com/petzlife/main1.htm

[pastafreak]

Thanks for that jules...my boy cat has nasty breath....ever since he was a kitten. I will look into that.

[SurreyGuy]

Hi jules

Her mouth is quite tender, so i was hoping to use something she could simply drink, but I'll look into it.

Thanks

[jules77]

If you use the spray you dont even have to touch the teeth or gums. With the gel, I put on with my finger, or you can mix in with a tad of peanut butter.

[SurreyGuy]

I think she's not long for this world now (she has deteriorated overnight), so I'll leave the poor luv in peace.

Thanks for all yr answers.