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Dogs use various
secretions to communicate with one another by scent.
Typically, these odors are most prominent around the
ears, paws and anus. Most people, especially pet lovers,
do not find anything offensive about a dog’s “natural”
scents, but there are cases when doggy odor makes it
difficult to be around a pet. There are a variety of
reasons why a dog can become unpleasantly odorous. For
example, his skin and coat could have become very dirty,
he could have rolled around in a smelly substance
outside, he could have developed a skin condition, he
could have an infection in his ear, or his anal sacs
could have become impacted.
You should bathe the dog
with an odor-fighting shampoo and clean the ears with an
ear cleaner. This should clear up the odor problem.
However if the odor persists, consult a veterinarian to
eliminate any underlying medical causes, including an
ear infection, or anal sac blockage.
For more information on
shampooing a dog see
10 Common Dog Care Misconceptions
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