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My dog's breath is really bad. She won't chew on any type of bones. What should I do?

Dr. Horwitz, a Veterinarian says:
A bad odor coming from the mouth should not be ignored. The dog could have dental disease, gum infections, a sinus problem or even a metabolic problem. The first step is a veterinary visit to determine if a dental cleaning is appropriate. Once the teeth are cleaned professionally, it will be necessary to maintain that at home with diet and home dental cleaning as well. Speak to your veterinarian and staff for additional information on keeping your pets mouth healthy.
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He has a bb size hole in upper right shoulder, smells bad and foul. What can we do for it?

It sounds like a puncture wound most likely due to an encounter with another cat. These types of bite wounds often get infected from the bacteria in the cat's mouth and it sounds like that may be what is going on here. If it gets infected she'll have to be treated with antibiotics and it's best to have these wounds flushed out with a special antiseptic/ antibiotic solution. You should contact your veterinarian and make an appointment to have him take a look.
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