If the dog has a foul smell, it will prevent us from becoming intimate with the dog. But why does the dog still stink so much even after taking a bath? Let’s talk about the reasons why dogs stink! 1. Not bathed for a long time Some dogs have strong...
If the dog has a foul smell, it will prevent us from becoming intimate with the dog. But why does the dog still stink so much even after taking a bath? Let’s talk about the reasons why dogs stink!
1. Not bathed for a long time
Some dogs have strong body odor. In addition, if the owner does not bathe the dog for a long time, it will cause the dog to stink. If this is the case, the owner can bathe the dog with a pet-specific shower gel and dry the hair in time. It is generally recommended to bathe your dog once every 7-10 days in spring and summer, while in autumn and winter, you can bathe your dog once every 15-20 days.
2. Infected with skin diseases
If your dog is infected with a skin disease, it may also have a peculiar smell. Owners can open the dog's hair and check it carefully to see if there are any symptoms such as redness, swelling, dandruff, or scabs. If so, they should consult a pet doctor in time for medication. When the dog is cured, the odor will naturally disappear.
3. Anal gland inflammation
The dog’s anal glands need to be cleaned regularly. If the owner does not clean the dog’s anal glands regularly, the secretion of anal gland fluid will accumulate, causing inflammation and causing odor. In this case, the owner should squeeze out the glandular secretions retained in the dog's anal gland sac and clean them. If it is difficult to operate at home, you can also take it to a pet hospital for professional help to avoid damaging the dog’s anal glands.
4. Bad breath
Food residues, oral diseases and other reasons can cause bad breath in dogs. It is recommended that owners open the dog's mouth with their hands and check whether there are abnormalities in the dog's gums, teeth, oral mucosa, etc., and whether there are food residues between the teeth. If bad breath is caused by food residue, you can use dog-specific toothpaste and toothbrush to brush its teeth. If it is caused by oral diseases such as stomatitis, oral ulcers, periodontitis, etc., it is recommended to go to the pet hospital immediately for examination and treatment with medication according to the situation.
5. Smelly ears
If a dog's ears are not cleaned for a long time, the secretions in the ear canal will easily ferment and produce odor, especially for dogs with slouching ears. In this case, the odor will generally disappear after thorough cleaning. In addition, when a dog's ears are infected by bacteria, fungi or ear mites, they will also emit an unpleasant odor, accompanied by increased ear canal secretions, itching, head shaking, and ear scratching. At this time, you need to take the dog to the pet hospital to check the secretions under a microscope, and then choose the corresponding ear canal drug treatment.
