There is nothing worse than being in the same room as a smelly dog. Several things may cause your little darling to leave you exiting the room in a hurry. First, check that he has not rolled in something or snuck out and found an old fish head or dug up an old decayed bone. If that is not the problem then try these other possibilities
Anal Glands
This is one of the most common odor causes, and can be very painful for the dog if not treated. All dogs have two little scent -sacs near its anus. When a dog uses its bowel these normally secrete an oily substance, if this is not happening, they need manual secretion. You can do this yourself or ask the vet to carry out this treatment.
Causes of Bad Breath
Diabetes and Kidney failure
Diseased and bad teeth
Sore and Infected gums can cause this, at the same time it may increase the dogs drooling. The saliva can also add to the odor as it coats the fur.
Ear Infections
Bacterial ear infections will also cause a smelly ear. Some signs of this, whining, scratching the ears, or shaking his head. If you look inside the ear, it may show a discharge, or look red. Many things may cause ear infections. A grass seed may have lodged inside, ear mites, or sores from hair matting will also cause an ear problem.
Canker is another form of ear infection. Weeds and grasses may enter the ear and cause ear canker. This is a type of fungal disease. It may develop as an ulceration and results in a horrid smell. A dark discharge may ooze from the ear. If this goes untreated, in severe cases it could lead to death.
Diet and Flatulence
Flatulence is normal in a dog although a regular occurrence of gas could indicate a dietary or intestinal problem. Check with your vet if this is the case.
Before humans came along dogs were taking care of themselves quite well. There were no cooked, mass processed foods to destroy their diets. All pets need nutritious food to keep our pets healthy and happy. Today too much of our commercially processed food is lacking in vitamins to give them the energy and vitality they require.
Dogs need raw food, which will give him more energy, and healthier teeth. This will reduce the risk of bad breath and ear infections. Processed food contains too many additives.
Urine Odor
Often the dog's long fur is often matted; therefore, when a dog urinates its fur will become wet and add to the odor. Always keep your dog's bowel and urination areas clean, reducing this problem.
Skin Infections or allergies
Dogs often have an allergic or irritant reaction to certain molecules in their back yard. If you see your dog continually scratching then seek help, as this is manageable with the proper care from your vet. Fleas could also cause them to scratch, check it is not a flea problem first.
If your dog has an allergy, make sure there shampoo is not adding to the problem.
Normal care of your pet
Make sure their bedding is clean
Worm your dogs
Give your dog a bath
Give your dog raw bones to chew. Make sure they will not splinter as this causes internal injuries.
Regular Veterinary Care
All pet owners should take their pets for regular checkups and vaccinations to improve the health of the beloved pet. Do not wait until the problem worsens, in the hope it will come good. Find the cause at the first sign of a smelly dog. This will insure a healthy and happy household for the pet and his owners.