7 Reasons Why Our Dogs Are Smelly Sometimes
Saturday, April 4, 2020
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There are 7 reasons why dogs can be smelly: Dirt, wetness, flatulence, anal glands as well as medical, breath, and ear issues. Also, some odours are breed specific.
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1. Dirt
Dogs spend time outdoors and they can roll and play in soil, trash, poop, something dead (to camouflage their own smell) or even encounter a skunk. (Here is how to rid your dog if sprayed by a skunk). The only solution for this is to bath your dog regularly. Brush nightly to rid debris. Pay attention to under the tail. It is also a great idea to wash your dog’s bed and crate. If your dog lies on a specific spot on the carpet, couch or bed – try putting a towel on that spot and launder regularly. (This helps keep your home smelling fresh too).
2. Wetness
Moisture encourages bacteria to feed on the oils produced by dog’s skin. After playing in a pond or pool or getting caught in the rain dry your dog off thoroughly with a towel. A quick blow-dry on a cool setting after a bath will also inhibit unwanted bacteria.
You can read: 8 Ways To Protect Your Dog In Winter
3. Flatulence
Usually due to gastric distress. Here, the dog needs exercise and change of diet . Also, pro-biotics from a veterinarian will help promote intestinal flora. There are also, special bowls available on market to slow down your dog’s eating –because wolfing food down, without chewing, can also create gas.
4. Anal Glands
Impactions of the anal glands can cause a terrible odor. A sign that your dog may have impacted anal glands is if he or she is dragging/scooting their fanny on the carpet. Trying to manually expressing these glands can injure your dog. This takes an expert groomer or veterinarian to do. Most dogs, however, naturally express their own glands.
5. Breed
Certain breeds can be more prone to odour than others. A couple examples of this would be the Basset Hound (who has especially oily skin) or even dogs such as Shar Peis because the folds in their skin harbor moisture. Again, bathing followed by thorough drying is key.
You can read: Anti Itch Medication For Dogs
6. Breath
This may be caused by poor diet leading to digestive issues. It could also be from dental problems like rotting teeth or gum disease (if this is the case, your dog needs veterinarian attention). Otherwise there are certain chew toys and dental products available at your local pet store, which will greatly improve your dog’s breath.
7. Ears
You can tell if your dog has ear mites if your dog is scratching his or her ears or shaking its head a lot. It may be necessary to see a veterinarian for ear drops in the case of mites. Otherwise, clean ears gently and regularly and dry thoroughly.