Does your dog smell funny

Answer 1

You need to check the dogs teeth since the smell might be coming from poor oral hygiene. Have the vet examine to be sure there is no tooth abscess, and get their teeth cleaned by a vet on a regular basis.

If the smell is coming from their ears, this could be caused by ear mites or a yeast infection, both of which cause a strong odor. If so, you need a vet to determine which it is, then use an ear cleaning solution made for the specific purpose. One made for ear mites won't treat a yeast infection, nor will one made for a yeast infection treat ear mites. Your vet will give you the proper cleaning solution, depending on the source of the odor.

If the smell is coming from their coat, check for sores, there might be infection which can be cleaned with peroxide or soap and water, then cover with antibiotic cream. To keep the dog from licking the medicine off, cover the area with a wrap around bandage, or spray area with no lick spray that you get from a pet store. But if the infection affects a large area, or if it's from a puncture wound, have a vet examine it to see what the cause is. And if the infection does not show improvement within a day or two, take it to the vet!

If it is just the coat, bathe the dog to remove dirt and odors. Dogs need bathing at least once a month with a good quality dog shampoo. Never use a shampoo that is not specifically made for dogs.

A bit more:

A common cause for bad odor coming from a dog is their anal glands. The glands should naturally express the fluid from them when the dog has a bowel movement, but there are times when they don't. This results in a very foul odor, which seems to be bad breath, but is actually from the anal glands.

You can have your vet show you how to express the fluid from the glands yourself (do NOT try it unless you have your vet's permission after he shows you how). Some professional dog groomers will do this too, but first make sure that is what the odor is from, and verify they are qualified before you allow them to do it.

In some cases, when the dog has to have the glands expressed on a frequent basis, they are surgically removed by the vet. I've had to have them removed from some of my dogs, and there were no problems or after effects of any kind. And it solved the bad odor problem.

Answer 2

When dogs go outside they will roll on dead frogs or small dead animals just give a bath and see if that works

Answer 3

Fireplaces are a good access point for creatures from the outside. Your dog might smell an animal or bird which has come down the chimney.

Answer 4

All dogs smell funny unless you give them a bath

Answer 5

your dog has skunk stink on it or it just needs a bath :)