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What are the reasons for a dog's strong body smell?
A dog's strong body smell may be caused by various reasons such as not bathing for a long time, ear diseases, not cleaning the anal glands, oral problems, wound inflammation, or skin diseases. In addition, some dogs are born with a stronger body smell than others, such as French Bulldogs, Schnauzers, Tibetan Mastiffs, Cocker Spaniels, Chinese Cresteds, St. Bernards, Beagles, Rottweilers, and so on. This is a natural phenomenon and there is no solution other than maintaining good hygiene and cleanliness to see if there is any improvement.
- Not bathing for a long time
If the dog owner does not bathe the dog for a long time, it can lead to a strong smell. It is generally recommended that the owner bathe the dog once every 1-2 weeks, using a pet-specific shampoo. After the bath, it is necessary to dry the dog thoroughly to prevent the dog from catching a cold or developing skin diseases.
- Ear diseases
When a dog's ears are infected with ear mites or bacteria and fungi, the bacteria can cause inflammation of the ears, which in turn emit a bad smell. Therefore, dog owners should pay attention to and care for their dog's ears regularly. It is recommended to clean the dog's ear canals with ear cleaner and make sure to dry the dog's ears thoroughly after bathing.
- Not cleaning the anal glands
The anal glands are located on both sides of the dog's anus and are filled with anal gland fluid. If the owner does not clean them for a long time, the secretion accumulates, causing a bad smell. In this case, it is necessary to clean the dog's anal glands.
- Oral problems
If the owner does not regularly clean the dog's mouth, bacteria will breed in the remaining food, causing a bad smell. Therefore, the owner must help the dog clean its mouth regularly. It is generally recommended to brush the dog's teeth once a week, using a pet-specific toothpaste. Human toothpaste can easily lead to fluoride poisoning in dogs.
- Wound inflammation or skin diseases
When a dog has a wound that is inflamed, it will cause a strong smell. In this case, it is necessary to put a Elizabethan collar on the dog to prevent it from scratching the wound and to treat the wound as soon as possible. Additionally, when a dog has a skin disease, it will often scratch itself due to itching, causing ulcers and a bad smell. If it is caused by a skin disease, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.
- Breed issue
Some dogs are born with a stronger body smell than others, such as French Bulldogs, Schnauzers, Tibetan Mastiffs, Cocker Spaniels, Chinese Cresteds, St. Bernards, Beagles, Rottweilers, and so on.