Dog smells bad

Reasons and solutions for dogs with a strong fishy smell:

1. Haven't bathed for a long time. If the owner does not bathe the dog for a long time, it will cause the dog to develop body odor. It is recommended that the owner can bathe the dog once every 1-2 weeks. Be sure to use a special shower gel for pets. After bathing, the dog must also be wiped and dried, otherwise it will easily cause the dog to catch a cold or suffer from skin diseases. .

2. Suffering from ear diseases. When a dog's ear has an ear mite infection or a bacterial fungal infection, the bacteria in it will cause the dog's ear to become inflamed, and then the ear will emit a bad smell. It is recommended to clean the dog's ear canal with earwash regularly, and dry the moisture in the dog's ears after bathing.

3. The anal glands are not cleaned. The anal glands are located on both sides of the dog's anus, which is full of anal gland fluid. If the owner does not clean them for a long time, the anal gland fluid secretion will accumulate, which will cause a foul smell. Dogs need to have their anal glands cleaned.

4. Oral problems. If the owner does not clean the dog's mouth regularly, the food residue will breed bacteria in the mouth, and it will emit a bad smell. It is generally recommended to brush the dog’s teeth once a week. The toothpaste for brushing teeth should be toothpaste for pets. The toothpaste used by humans can easily cause fluorosis in dogs.

5. Wound inflammation. When the dog has a wound and inflammation, it will cause the dog to emit a strong odor. It is necessary to wear an Elizabeth ring to the dog as soon as possible to prevent the dog from scratching the wound, and to treat the wound as soon as possible.

6. Variety issues. Some dogs are born with heavier body odor than others, such as French Dou, Schnauzer, Tibetan Mastiff, Cocker Spaniel, Shih Tzu, Saint Bernard, Beagle, Rottweiler, etc.

7. Digestive system problems. Stomach gas in dogs is the source of the smell, which is related to the food they eat. If you eat rotten, amino acid foods with high protein and sulfur content, you will have a bad smell. It is recommended to feed the dog light food.

8. Diet problems. Improper diet of the dog, the owner’s single feeding of almost commercial food or too much leftovers can also easily cause the dog to have body odor problems. Don't feed your dog leftovers.

9. Skin diseases. Whether it is a long-haired dog or a short-haired dog, it is possible to suffer from skin diseases. After the dog has skin problems, the skin will flow out secretions, accompanied by an unpleasant smell. It is recommended that the owner give the dog medicine to treat skin diseases.

10. Meat pad problem. Dogs who often go out will inevitably step on some dirty things, or step on puddles without cleaning them for a long time, which will cause the dog to develop fingertip inflammation. You need to wipe your dog's toes frequently.

11. Urine smell. Dogs often urinate on themselves when they urinate, and if they cannot be cleaned in time, it will cause a bad smell. The dog needs to be wiped or bathed in time.

12. It is related to age and skin quality. Dogs are in different physical states during different growth periods, and the dog's body odor will also change. Puberty is a time when the dog's secretions are relatively high, and the dog's body odor will also be a little heavier at this time.