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jax1023
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My dog stinks!
We've been giving Murray a bath once a week and buy the middle of the week, he stinks so badly!
We were just at the vet 3 weeks ago, so I don't think its his anal glands.
Any tips on something to use or special shampoo to help him smell better for a little longer? He's got short hair. We're going to take him to Petsmart tommorow for a bath and see if that helps, but I cant afford to take him there all that often.
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Posted 9/28/08 9:28 PM  |
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Re: My dog stinks!
I was going to ask the same thing about the anal glands. My chihuahua stinks when its time to get hers done, and I seem to have to take her more often now. That could be a definate cause of the stink! Good luck!
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| Posted 9/28/08 9:36 PM |
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jax1023
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Re: My dog stinks!
He's only a puppy- 15 weeks and 10 pounds and we're not sure what breed- a mutt. Possible lab/ pit butt mix. He's not overweight at all.
We go back to the vet on Thursday, so I can ask about his anal glands then.
I don't think its hi anal glands though, it seems to be in his fur. I pick him up and when I hold him it smells between his shoulder blades. And his fur feels almost greasy.
Message edited 9/28/2008 9:41:48 PM.
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| Posted 9/28/08 9:40 PM |
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mikeandjess
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Re: My dog stinks!
we bathe ollie every 7-10 days. To freshen her up in between baths we spray her with a deodorant/conditioner and then brush it through her. She gets a little stinky too but nothing more than regular puppy smell. Have you checked her skin where the odor is coming from?
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| Posted 9/28/08 9:59 PM |
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Alli06
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Re: My dog stinks!
I was told not to wash my dog every week, since it dries out their coat. There must be something wrong, especially since it is just a puppy. My dog gets groomed every 6 Weeks and she smells fine the whole time. I would defienetly see a vet.
Message edited 9/29/2008 12:17:00 AM.
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mikeandjess
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Re: My dog stinks!
were there posts taken out of this thread?
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| Posted 9/29/08 2:35 PM |
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greenfreak
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Re: My dog stinks!
You know, I could swear I replied too - with info about bathing, dry skin and dog food. 
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mikeandjess
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Re: My dog stinks!
Posted by greenfreak
You know, I could swear I replied too - with info about bathing, dry skin and dog food.
I'm glad someone else noticed I thought I was going crazy
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| Posted 9/29/08 4:26 PM |
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Tabitha
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Re: My dog stinks!
Posted by mikeandjess
were there posts taken out of this thread?
i saw this earlier this morning! the person posting on this thread was a banned member named kimmie (used to be xfinallyx - caused too much drama).. she had a new screen name and started posting again. the moderators prob banned her new name too.
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Re: My dog stinks!
Posted by Tabitha
Posted by mikeandjess
were there posts taken out of this thread?
i saw this earlier this morning! the person posting on this thread was a banned member named kimmie (used to be xfinallyx - caused too much drama).. she had a new screen name and started posting again. the moderators prob banned her new name too.
Interesting!
To reiterate what I said... Too-frequent baths for Labradors tend to dry out their skin (I read, heard) and if you wash with something that has a fragrance, your dog might be rolling in whatever smelly thing he can find to get the shampoo fragrance off?
Also J&J is not good for dogs with sensitive skin, I heard. My vet advised we use an oatmeal-based shampoo and only bathe him once a month if it's absolutely necessary.
I know someone who uses gentle baby wipes with Aloe to clean her dog's coat in between washings. We have a spray but we haven't had to use it yet.
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