If a dog consumes feces, garbage or any other thing they should not eat, for example, their breath will inevitably smell. On the other hand, bad breath could in fact be indicative of a problem.

If a dog consumes feces, garbage or any other thing they should not eat, for example, their breath will inevitably smell. On the other hand, bad breath could in fact be indicative of a problem.

The number one reason dogs develop bad breath is poor dental hygiene. Over time, plaque builds up on your dog’s teeth and hardens into tartar, which harbors odor-producing bacteria.

If a dog consumes feces, garbage or any other thing they should not eat, for example, their breath will inevitably smell. On the other hand, bad breath could in fact be indicative of a problem.

Dogs breath should just be like hot air - should smell like hot air." She added that bad breath in dogs isn't normal and can be caused by dental disease, gum disease, plaque and tartar build-up.

A vet has taken to social media to share her thoughts on whether "dog breath" is a real thing. According to her, there's a lot of reasons why your pooch might have less than fragrant breath ...