Is Your Pet's Bad Breath Really Normal? Let's start with a question. Have you ever cuddled up with your dog or cat, only to be greeted by a smell that could knock you off your feet? Many pet owners laugh it off and say: "Well, it's a dog!" Or: "Cats always have fishy breath." The truth is that bad breath is rarely normal. In fact, it is often the very first sign of dental disease – one of the most common health problems we see in dogs and cats. Studies suggest that by the age of three, most...