We’ve all heard the exclamative “dog-breath!” associated with an aging canine’s stinky kisses; however, did you know the cause of your dog’s signature scent is often due to bacteria build-up? Just because our dogs have incisor shaped teeth doesn’t mean that plaque and tartar can’t become a problem; in fact, in most dogs medium size or smaller, the small, close-together teeth are a perfect breeding ground for bacteria bloom which can contribute to stinky breath, dental pain, pain associated with disinterest in eating – as well as a wide variety of other health issues such as infections or even teeth loss!