Getting Rid of Doggie Odor

Fewthings are guaranteed to brighten my day more than a huge furry cuddle with mydogs, and I admit that I love that fresh, clean dog smell. But if your caninepal smells far from fresh, the last thing you want is a display of petaffection, so what do you do when your dog (to put it politely) stinks? Badodor can be a symptom of many different conditions, and determining the causeis key to finding a cure.

One ofthe simplest, and often overlooked, causes of a smelly dog is their curiousnature. Has Buddy been rolling in something you’d rather not think about?Perhaps that dead squirrel in the garden? Or has a skunk been on the defensive?Luckily, as foul as these may smell, they are easily treated by a good bath andno medical intervention is needed. A tomato juice bath is widely reputed toremove skunk smell.

Othersmells may be signs of an infection. For example:

• Bad breath may indicate gum disease or dental decay, or a more serious condition such as diabetes or kidney problems.
• Stinky ears can be a sign of mites, allergies, or some other chronic infection.
• Smelly skin may be the result of a bacterial (pyoderma) or fungal (dermatitis) infection. Bacterial infections, sometimes accompanied by hair loss and pimples, are usually easily treated. Bubbles’n’Beads , a shampoo and conditioner, contains antibacterial tea tree and lavender oils to remove the odor and replace it with something more nose-friendly.
• Yeast infections, on the other hand, may be caused by allergies or a reaction to steroids or antibiotics. Finding the underlying cause is an essential part of treating the infection.

Then of course, there are thosesmells that are released from your dog’s other end.

• There is little mistaking the strong smell caused by blocked anal glands but a vet can show you how to safely empty them.
• Flatulence can also cause problems. Some gas may be normal but frequently occurring emissions can be caused by food allergies, in which case a change of diet will help. Some Dog Smog Remedy , a breath freshener and digestive solution added to your pet’s drinking water can aid bad breath or gas by neutralizing digestive enzymes.

Once the source of the odor hasbeen found, you can work on getting rid of it. In the case of infection orallergy, it may take some time for treatment to work or a change of diet totake effect, but there are still steps you can take to help reduce the badsmell in the meantime. Dry Dog Instant Clean , a spray on bathreplacement or dry shampoo, offers an alternative to frequent washing,and Fur Breeze can be used to help remove smells or whenever your dogwants to smell a little fancy.

Sometimes just giving your doga bath does the trick. If you didn’t take a bath for 3 months you might besmelly too! There are lots of opinions on how often you should bathe yourdog but if you’re like me, I sleep with my dog, so I prefer to wash my dogsweekly. Many people shy away from it for fear of drying out their dog’s coat.But there are many high quality dog shampoos available that will not dry outthe coat so it’s probably worth the wash to avoid the unbearable doggie smell!

Serious dog odor shouldn’t beignored (and most of us can’t ignore it for long), but once the underlyingcause has been discovered, there are plenty of treatments and productsavailable to ensure that you are soon enjoying cuddles with your pet again.