smelly dog

[jezharvey]

my does my dog smell so bad

[Lindy Loo]

Unfortunately dogs do have a smell, some stronger than others. Can I ask when he was last bathed? Dogs do need a bath once is awhile to get rid of the dirt and grime in the coat, just like we wash our hair. Have a look at these sites. http://www.gurney.co.uk/pads/archives14.htm http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/BathNES/environment/animalsandpest s/Dogs/DogBehaviour.htm#Smells If a bath doesn't solve the problem, have a chat with the vet. Good luck

[apricot]

I bathe my dogs in Infacare which is readily available and doesn't hurt their eyes. It leaves their coats clean and shiny with a lovely fragrance. They love being bathed. Remember to also wash the bedding at the same time otherwise the smell will return very quickly.

[woofgang]

what do you feed your dog? I find that some dogfoods can make the dog smell, not their breath, I mean all over. In my experience it tends to be the cheaper kind of canned or frozen foods that have this effect. Other possibilities can be dirty ears or dirty teeth. One of our dogs used to have an anal gland problem and if we didn't sort them regularly (don't ask, you don't want to know), then he would deal with it himself, getting himself covered with foul smelling exudate in the process

[IndieSinger]

I'm sure your question is the title of a Moby song.

[scubadiver]

Sometimes bathing a dog too frequently, using harsh shampoo can actually make the problem worse. This strips the coat of natural oils which prevent any dirt & smells penetrating the hair shaft. We have two big, hairy dogs, who like nothing better than rolling in mud, puddles, dead animals etc. We have never bathed either of them. If they have something noxious in their coat, we sponge the area in soapy water to get rid of the offending substance. Any mud etc gets brushed off when dry & hoovered up. The result? neither dog smells particularly bad. We have asked for honest feedback from friends & family & they agree with us about the lack of smell. Anal gland problems can cause a pretty foul smell apparently. Get the dog checked out by a vet

[fat robert]

LOL Indiesinger...