Why Puppy Breath Smells So Doggone Good!!!

One of the most delightful things about puppies is the sweet smell of puppy breath. Most dog lovers find it irresistible. Normal puppy breath smells sweet and indicates a healthy puppy. If your puppy has bad breath, there could be trouble. 

 Puppy breath smells so good because of the puppy’s healthy and mild diet of mother’s milk. The lactose in milk smells sweet. The digestive enzymes in the puppy’s tummy that break down the proteins in the milk also add to the sweet aroma. South Florida veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Prior says puppy breath may be the result of the esophagus, which is still developing in young puppies, leaking gases into the puppy’s tummy. If the puppy’s breath smells bad, it could just be you are one of the few people who find puppy breath resistible, even foul. Or, it could indicate a serious health problem.