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Why does my puppy get an odor to him so soon after he gets a bath like just a couple days later and he smells again?
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Max
on Oct 23rd 2007
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I agree that dog smells are usually either environmental or dietary in nature.
A healthy dog who hasn't been rolling around in dirt or grass shouldn't smell. Especially a puppy.
If I don't take Jack to the dog park or beach, he smells like his shampoo indefinitely. He has a sweet, clean smell, naturally.
However, if he is feeling bad, he has a sour smell. This can be from having an upset tummy or having an ear infection, which most people overlook when their dog smells bad.
It could be food allergy related, even if the dog doesn't seem to have an upset tummy.
Many people think dogs just naturally smell, but I think that's a misconception. I would take the dog to the vet for a full checkup, and if the smell persists, I would try slowly changing his food.
Jack answered on Oct 24th.
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Have tried checking his anal glands? Maybe its about time to squeeze them clean.
If the smell is not so terrible just remember... dogs will always smell like dogs!
Fudge The Pug
answered on 10/23/07.
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Some odors can be caused by the dog's environment. For example, a dog that rolls in wet grass is likely to get that "wet dog" smell. But most doggy odor is caused by what you're feeding.
The type of diet you feed a dog is in direct relation to many health issues - body odor, skin problems, soft stools, plaque on their teeth, etc.
Low quality foods that are stuffed with unnecessary fillers such as grains (corn, wheat, barley, rice) and other cheap ingredients such as unnamed meals ("meat meal") and by products are often to blame for bad doggy odors.
You could try switching to a higher quality food, particularly a grain free food. Some quality brands are Innova, Merrick's, California Naturals, Solid Gold, Orijen, Canidae, etc. Pretty much any of the foods that are sold at the grocery store don't fall into this category (Eukanuba, Iams, Beneful, etc.)
My raw fed dog does not have "dog odor" unless she's been swimming (then it's "wet dog" odor).
Abby K-9
answered on 10/23/07.
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