Bad breath is bad in humans but a bad breath in cats is unbearable. The cat owners are aware the bad breath is due to bacteria in the mouth that breaks proteins and releases sulfur in the air. The smell of sulfur as it is very bad.
The bacteria which carry this bad breath is due to build up of tartar in the teeth which is a yellow substance which is a mixture of bacteria, food and minerals.
There are many cat foods available in the market that claim to clear the bad breath in cats. In case the breath is very bad you may need to take the doctor to professional clean the teeth of the cat. The tartar being the main cause, once it is removed the bad breath automatically gets solved.
There are many toothpastes and toothbrushes available for pets in the market and you can use the same at home and get rid of the yellow teeth of the cat and avoid bad breath. The toothbrush should be a good quality one which will help you in removing the tartar.
The diet the cat is having may be cause of bad breath. Make sure that the cat is not having food which contains lots of bacteria. Make it a habit of cleaning and brushing of the cats teeth every time they eat this will prevent the tartar from forming on the teeth and will prevent bad breath.
The cats can also afflicted from some rare disease which can be the reason for bad breath. These can be liver or kidney disease. Make sure you take your cat to the veterinarian doctor and let him find out the problem and you can start on the medication for the same.The Veterinarian can tell you the ways and means of getting rid of the bad breath.