Causes and solutions of dog odor

Some breeds of dogs, such as bullfighting and Beijing terrier, have a strong body odor. If they don't take a bath for a long time, the smell will be more serious. If the dog stinks because it didn't take a bath, then the shovel officer needs to give it a bath once a month, and use a special shower gel for pets to avoid breeding too many bacteria and reduce the odor. If the weather is hot, you can wash it once every 1-2 weeks. If a dog smells, you can only bear it silently, so it is generally not recommended to keep a dog with a bad smell in a limited home environment.

2, anal gland odor

Anal gland is the main cause of dog odor. Anal gland is mainly used to secrete fluid to lubricate the anus, but it also has the function of emitting odor to attract the opposite sex. Some dogs have insufficient exercise and weak leg muscles, so they can't naturally discharge anal gland fluid, which leads to gland fluid accumulation and blockage, inflammation and odor. If the owner has his own experience, it is suggested to squeeze the anal gland for the dog every 1 month, which can reduce the odor on the one hand and prevent inflammation on the other. If you have no experience and don't know how to operate, it is recommended to go directly to the pet hospital for professional help.

3. Dogs have bad breath

The dog's body odor is likely to come from his mouth. If the dog's appetite drops and drools frequently, it is suggested to open the dog's mouth to observe whether there are oral diseases such as oral ulcers, swollen gums and dental calculus. It is recommended to brush the dog's teeth once a week, and try to feed dry food at ordinary times, because wet food is easy to remain in the mouth, breeding bacteria and emitting odor.

4. Ears stink

Dogs' ears are often neglected in daily cleaning care, especially some dogs with drooping ears. Their ears are in a closed and humid state for a long time, which is prone to bacterial infection. After long-term accumulation of earwax and water vapor, it is bound to give off an unpleasant smell. Observe whether the dog's ears are red and inflamed. If not, you can clean your dog's ear canal with Digafen solution every two weeks. If ear inflammation is found, it is recommended to use ethacridine lactate solution for sterilization.

The above is about the causes and solutions of dog odor. If the dog has odor and other symptoms, such as abnormal skin condition, loss of appetite, vomiting and so on. It is recommended to consult an online pet doctor in time.