Dogs have peculiar smells is a common but need to be solved in time. Odor may come from multiple parts of the dog's skin, mouth, ears, anal glands, etc. These odors will not only affect the dog's quality of life, but may also cause trouble to the living environment of the shoveler. Therefore, understanding the causes and solutions of dog odor is crucial to maintaining dog health.
Oral problems
Causes
Dietary problems:
If dogs often eat foods with high fat, high sugar content, or food residues remain between their teeth, they may cause bad breath.
Oral diseases:
Inflammation of gingivals, tartar and tartar, or tumors and ulcers in the mouth are also important causes of bad breath.
Gastric problems:
Dogs have weak gastrointestinal digestive ability, or have gastrointestinal diseases, such as gastritis, etc., and the odor that comes back from the stomach and intestines is also one of the sources of bad breath.
Other diseases:
Hepatic and kidney problems, respiratory problems or other internal diseases, diabetes and other diseases may also cause bad breath in dogs.
Anal glands problems
Anal glands mainly secrete fluid to lubricate the anus, and also have the effect of emitting odor and attracting the opposite sex. Some dogs cannot let the anal gland fluid be discharged naturally due to insufficient exercise and weak leg muscles, resulting in accumulation and blockage of gland fluid, causing inflammation and odor.
Regularly squeeze the anal glands:
It is recommended to squeeze the anal glands once or twice a month to prevent the accumulation of anal gland fluid. When squeezing, gently pinch the gland with your thumb and index finger, squeeze from inside to outside, with moderate force, repeat several times. After squeezing, it is best to bathe the dog directly to clean it thoroughly.
Medical treatment:
If the dog's anal glands have become inflamed or infected, seek medical treatment in time and receive professional treatment to prevent the condition from worsening further.
Skin Question
Causes of skin problems
Bacterial or fungal infection: Dogs' skin is susceptible to bacteria or fungi, especially when the skin is damaged or has weak resistance. These microorganisms multiply on the skin, causing infection and creating an unpleasant odor.
Allness or endocrine disorders: Dogs may be allergic to certain foods, environmental substances or chemicals, causing skin inflammation and infection. In addition, endocrine disorders may also affect skin health and increase the risk of infection.
Skin fold problems: Some dog breeds, such as bulldogs, have more skin folds and are prone to scattering and dirt. Bacteria are prone to breed in these places, causing infection and producing odors.
Ear canal infection
Dogs may be infected with bacteria, fungi, parasites, etc. due to moisture or improper cleaning of ears. These microorganisms reproduce in the ears. It can even cause itching in the dog's ears, causing the dog to shake his head frequently, scratch his ears, and then damage the ear canal, cause infection, and emit an unpleasant odor.
Regular ear cleaning: Use a pet-specific ear cleaning solution or cotton swab to regularly clean your dog's ear canals to keep your ear canals dry and clean. Be careful to avoid using products that are too irritating or alcohol-containing when cleaning to avoid aggravating the infection.
Avoid water in your ears: When bathing, swimming or getting wet in the rain, pay attention to protecting your dog's ears to avoid water entering. If water is in the dog's ears, use a clean cotton swab or gauze to suck the water dry.
Seek medical treatment in time: If the dog's ears are already infected, seek medical treatment in time and choose the corresponding treatment drug according to the cause of the infection.