chickenpatty Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 My friend has a dog that smells no matter how often she's bathed. She doesn't have any apparent health problems that would lead to a bad smell. I'm not sure what the breed is - she was a stray. She's medium to smallish sized, has fluffy hair like a chow (which my friend keeps shaved), and a short but not smashed looking snout. Like a big pomeranian or something? Any advice for her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlylocks Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Has the vet checked the dog over for a yeast infection of the skin? (My MIL's little dog was super oily and super smelly...turned out to be a yeast infection.) It is easily curable...a special anti-fungal shampoo did the trick. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Assuming her teeth, anal glands and ears have been checked -- I'd try a good deodorizing shampoo made specifically for dogs. And consider what the dog is being fed. A cheap food can contribute greatly to odor, as can any food (regardless of quality) that simply doesn't agree with the particular dog. But some dogs tend to have an odor that nothing will get rid of. The hound breeds in particular are notorious for having an odor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 :) You post reminded me of this video. :p Smelly Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 nm. double post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH_Homeschooler Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 :) You post reminded me of this video. :p Smelly Cat I thought of that song instantly when I saw the title of the thread! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Grain free food or raw will help some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 First guess would be dental disease. When the dog's mouth is really infected, the stench can be overwhelming. Second guess, some kind of skin infection/yeast/ick. If it is secondary to a food allergy, a trial on a "novel protein" OR hypoallergenic diet can help find out. I'd go to the vet and have these issues (and overall health) checked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 Thanks, all! I'll show her these responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I second Kelly's response... Good raw bones if she won't do raw... and the grain free. I'd look for some shampoo for yeast issues...and also for if the dog has fleas. If sores get infected it's a problem. I WOULD NOT put tea tree directly on, but perhaps a shampoo with some healing agent. I'm not really into "Oatmeal" shampoos, but would look for some natural thing. Is she itching?? The vet offers some shampoos to help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlylocks Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 And consider what the dog is being fed. A cheap food can contribute greatly to odor... Agreed...my MIL was feeding her dog "Beneful".:ack2: As soon as we got the dog off the cheap food and onto something grain-free and dye-free, she was much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Most of the time the problem is a skin infection, which you might not notice given all the fur. The rest of the time the problem is either the dog is rolling in something outside, or the dog drooling/licking it's fur and the teeth are rotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbmom77 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 My dog had an awful stench until a friend suggested he could be allergic to corn or beef. I switched him to lamb & rice food and it went away within a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saille Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Is it a fearful dog? My dog empties her anal sac :ack2: when she's frightened, and it smells like death. It releases a clear, smelly fluid, and if it gets on the dog's fur (or anything else) it's like the Swamp of Eternal Stench in Labyrinth. We've thought about having it removed, but for now she's on Prozac while we try to convince her that visitors to the house do not, in fact, want to kill us all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicAnn Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Is it normal doggie smell or is it more than normal doggie smell. Dogs do tend to smell and it is worse when they are wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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