My dog stinks! what do you use on yours??
03-11-2011, 04:15 PM
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well that old wives tale probably came from someone whose dog resists bathing and is large enough to make it a contest. my millie, about 60 lbs of pound pup, is scared of baths so i have to drag her into the shower. this 'old wife' likes to believe she can't be washed very often!
03-11-2011, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Mary O
As a retired groomer and having bathed over thousands of dogs first make sure he doesn't have a skin problem which can make them smell. Make sure you use a DOG shampoo because their PH is not like humans and baby shampoo is actually not gentle enough for dogs.
My favorite shampoos are Lambert Kay Oatmeal and Baking Soda Fresh N Clean or BioGroom Natural Oatmeal. If the odor is not coming from his skin, then consider a silicone based grooming spray like Top Performance GloCoat or The Stuff. It is applied to freshly washed fur and is fantastic for reducing static electricity, tangles, stains, and barrier for "mild" dirt (not a mud puddle) they pick up outside.
A great grooming trick is to use a vinegar rinse. Just mix 50% white vinegar wtih 50% warm water. Wash and rinse your dog and apply vinegar rinse to dog (but not near the face). Let sit for 5 minutes, then towel dry (do not rinse the vinegar off the dog). I promise the smell will completely go away when the dog is completely dry. Vinegar is great for skin/hair and gets rid of odors.
If you would like to know if your dog food might be problematic to his skin, look up http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog-food-index-a.html.
03-11-2011, 05:18 PM
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our neighbor had a lovely dog who smelled in the summers. not winter but summer. in Houston. hot Houston. we used to pet the dog through the fence but in summer time he didn't get much petting, poor guy. their Vet told them it was nothing they could do. a skin condition of some sort. their house smelled like the dog too.
03-11-2011, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Angelmerritt
Originally Posted by Mary O
As a retired groomer and having bathed over thousands of dogs first make sure he doesn't have a skin problem which can make them smell. Make sure you use a DOG shampoo because their PH is not like humans and baby shampoo is actually not gentle enough for dogs.
My favorite shampoos are Lambert Kay Oatmeal and Baking Soda Fresh N Clean or BioGroom Natural Oatmeal. If the odor is not coming from his skin, then consider a silicone based grooming spray like Top Performance GloCoat or The Stuff. It is applied to freshly washed fur and is fantastic for reducing static electricity, tangles, stains, and barrier for "mild" dirt (not a mud puddle) they pick up outside.
A great grooming trick is to use a vinegar rinse. Just mix 50% white vinegar wtih 50% warm water. Wash and rinse your dog and apply vinegar rinse to dog (but not near the face). Let sit for 5 minutes, then towel dry (do not rinse the vinegar off the dog). I promise the smell will completely go away when the dog is completely dry. Vinegar is great for skin/hair and gets rid of odors.
If you would like to know if your dog food might be problematic to his skin, look up http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog-food-index-a.html.
03-11-2011, 05:59 PM
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My big yellow Lab smells but it's more his ears than anything else. Due to the shape of his head he has chronic ear problems. Cleaning his ears 2-3 times a week makes him a lot less smelly, plus he's happier. Out of 4 Labs we've had he's the first with ear problems. Our vet says we've been lucky that he's the first.
03-11-2011, 06:48 PM
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My vet is relatively young and therefore, recently graduated, plus he has taken continuing classes on dog's skin issues as so many are having problems lately. He is adamant about a dog being bathed no oftener than every three weeks. Drove me crazy when Moira was a smelly dog. Now that her health has improved - she was a starved stray - she has very little odor and hasn't a bath since Oct 9 - just brushing.
Fabric sheets? Not here. Too many chemicals dogs don't need.
Dish detergent - only for a skunked dog. Otherwise it strips the skin too much.
Vinegar/water rinse - go for it. Makes a dark dog shine, too.
Rushdoggie, Lily and Moira are 50% raw fed. Makes for a very healthy dog if it fits with the owner.
Fabric sheets? Not here. Too many chemicals dogs don't need.
Dish detergent - only for a skunked dog. Otherwise it strips the skin too much.
Vinegar/water rinse - go for it. Makes a dark dog shine, too.
Rushdoggie, Lily and Moira are 50% raw fed. Makes for a very healthy dog if it fits with the owner.
03-11-2011, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by quiltwoman
My stinky man is a 100 lb golden retriever named Scruffy and he is certainly living up to his name!
What do you use on your dog? Does it control the smell for a long time?
What do you use on your dog? Does it control the smell for a long time?
03-11-2011, 07:16 PM
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My bully , Willie smelled like something had died on him.I gave him a bath. Didn't help. Cleaned his nose wrinkle and found that it was real red.Kept cleaning. Still smelled. Took him to the vet and found out that he had an impacted tooth which was causing all of this. So $500 and 6 laser treatments scheduled for the coming week. He smells much better and feels great.
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