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BASIC CARE: BAD BREATH
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Marybeth Baldwin 2003-10-10 19:21:03 (Forum Archives)

Bad breath can be a sign of nothing more than very dirty teeth, in which case he needs a dental, followed by home care (such as brushing and appropriate diet) by yourself. The veterinarian can demonstrate how to brush his teeth and provide you with safe toothpaste made just for cats.

NEVER use human toothpaste on animals, as it can make them very sick.

If he has really bad breath, you need to first have him checked by a veterinarian to see what is causing it. Bad breath can be a symptom of other health problems, such as liver or kidney disease.