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viclava
Puppy
Joined: 28 Dec 2009
Posts: 7
Location: North Central Washington
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 Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 11:16 pm Post subject: Odor |
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My 4 YO male, unaltered AMSTAF seems to stink, even after I bathe him, he seems to have a body odor. Is this something that other owners have experienced besides just me?
I have owned Rottweilers, Boxers, German Shepherds, Dachshunds, but never have I experienced anything quite like this.
Thanks for any input in advance, |
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Meadowbrooks
Alpha Dog
Joined: 12 Dec 2007
Posts: 3841
Location: va
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| Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 5:36 am Post subject: |
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| Have you checked his teeth? Look and see how dirty they are or if he has any bad ones or any gum issues. |
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TooleShed
Omega Dog
Joined: 25 Sep 2008
Posts: 204
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| Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 7:24 am Post subject: |
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| Also check the ears.... |
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Chianti's Mom
Shamans
Joined: 11 Jan 2010
Posts: 591
Location: Canada
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| Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 10:28 am Post subject: |
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Things that make dogs stink:
Teeth, as mentioned
Ears, as mentioned
Full or infected anal glands - you would most likely notice the dog licking or chewing around the base of the tail, or scooting rear on floor.
Skin condition or allergies - any flaking on the skin? Yeasty smell? Does the dog feel oily? |
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viclava
Puppy
Joined: 28 Dec 2009
Posts: 7
Location: North Central Washington
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| Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 10:56 am Post subject: Smell |
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Thanks for all the responses. His teeth could be cleaner, but that's not where it's coming from. The very next day after washing him thoroughly, he started to smell again. I would also swear it's like a body odor. I know that sounds crazy, but I don't know how else to describe it. It doesn't appear that his scent gland is full, as there has been no scooting or any chewing at his tail. I have noticed that he has been scratching at his ears a couple time, but I thought that was just from some residual water in them from the bath. They don't really smell that bad, but I will check and reclean them.
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TooleShed
Omega Dog
Joined: 25 Sep 2008
Posts: 204
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| Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 12:21 pm Post subject: |
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| Does he scratch a lot? More scratching will cause and increase in oil production. That will cause smelliness and will also become a perfect enviroment for bacteria and yeast. Those will itch, which in turn will cause more scratching. |
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shadyblueamstaffs
Alpha Dog
Joined: 15 Dec 2007
Posts: 3336
Location: Missouri USA
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| Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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| Yeast infection in the skin will cause a dog to have a foul body oder smell. |
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Chianti's Mom
Shamans
Joined: 11 Jan 2010
Posts: 591
Location: Canada
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| Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 1:13 pm Post subject: |
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Yes a yeast infection, and it will often show some flaking or the skin will feel oily. Sometimes you will see darker areas in the groin area and 'armpits' and the dog will have a kind of sour smell. Sometimes a bath in Nizoral will help with that, but it's usually allergy related so you would need to sort that out to get rid of it. I am a groomer, so I see a lot of that sort of thing.
Another thing that can make dogs smell is diet. Different for different dogs. I had one dog that just stunk if he had anything with fish in it. |
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DivinityAmstaffs
Scouts
Joined: 19 Nov 2009
Posts: 476
Location: Maple Valley, WA
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| Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 1:39 pm Post subject: |
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| Diet was my first thought. I too have a dog that when she ate Orijen (all fish kind), she smelled so bad of fish. Took her off of it and only do chicken-based foods (EVO now) and she's fine. I really don't even have to bathe her ever. |
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viclava
Puppy
Joined: 28 Dec 2009
Posts: 7
Location: North Central Washington
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| Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 2:21 pm Post subject: odor |
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| If a yeast infection, what do I give him? Is a trip to the vet in order? |
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ckramer
Alpha Dog
Joined: 16 Jan 2009
Posts: 2910
Location: Kennesaw, Ga USA
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| Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 2:31 pm Post subject: |
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I was told to use vinegar  prob should take him to the vet to be safe anyhow |
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Chianti's Mom
Shamans
Joined: 11 Jan 2010
Posts: 591
Location: Canada
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| Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 10:54 pm Post subject: |
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| It won't hurt to go to the vet and have the dog checked. If it's a yeast you will likely have to bathe the dog in a special shampoo and let it sit before rinsing. Again, check the diet, as yeast infection tends to be a symptom, not the main problem. |
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asti-chateau
Shamans
Joined: 16 Jul 2009
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Location: central Illinois -
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| Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 10:20 am Post subject: |
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| I was told to use vinegar prob should take him to the vet to be safe anyhow |
Just wanted to clarify here, its Apple Cider Vinegar, not the plain distilled
You can rinse him with a 50-50 percent solution and also put like a teaspoon or so in his drinking water |
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ckramer
Alpha Dog
Joined: 16 Jan 2009
Posts: 2910
Location: Kennesaw, Ga USA
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| Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 11:11 am Post subject: |
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| asti-chateau wrote: |
| ckramer wrote: |
| I was told to use vinegar prob should take him to the vet to be safe anyhow |
Just wanted to clarify here, its Apple Cider Vinegar, not the plain distilled
You can rinse him with a 50-50 percent solution and also put like a teaspoon or so in his drinking water |
Thank you for clarifying |
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MegKel
Puppy
Joined: 19 Feb 2008
Posts: 38
Location: Kings Bay, GA
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| Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:03 am Post subject: |
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| My dog is having the same issue! I took her to the vet and she was deemed healthy and the vet suggested changing her diet. I'm currently looking to switch out her food although she has never had any issues before with it. I'll let you know if I come up with anything sucsessful |
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