Dogs love to be clingy. One day when you hold your dog, you may suddenly notice that it smells bad. But the strange thing is that even after bathing and brushing the dog's teeth, the smell is still there. In fact, stubborn odor in dogs may be caused by health problems, such as kidney failure, diabetes, food allergies, and urinary tract infections, which can cause odor in dogs.

Health problems cause body odor in dogs

If you find that your dog has a bad odor and the problem still cannot be solved after bathing and brushing its teeth, then the dog owner should consider whether it may be caused by a health problem. If you're not sure, it's best to take your dog to the veterinarian for a checkup. 1. Respiratory diseases Some diseases, such as kidney failure, liver disease, and diabetes, can cause your dog's breath to smell bad. If your dog's bad breath smells sweet or fruity, your dog may have diabetes; if it smells like urine, it's a warning sign of kidney disease. If you find that your dog's breath suddenly smells strange, you should take it to the hospital for examination in time.

　2. Oral diseases If the owner does not brush the dog's teeth regularly, plaque will accumulate and breed bacteria, causing the dog's bad breath. Poor oral hygiene can also lead to periodontal disease over time. Additionally, oral pain may lead to increased drooling. In addition, when foreign objects such as bones, fish hooks, and sticks get stuck in the dog's teeth, they can also cause bad breath if they are not cleaned for a long time. Therefore, it is very important to provide regular oral care and examinations to your dog.

3. Ear canal infection The odor caused by a bacterial ear infection can be very unpleasant, especially for dogs with floppy ears. If your dog is constantly scratching his head or shaking his head, he may have an ear infection. If you don't clean your dog's ears for a long time, or if water enters the ear canal when taking a bath, if it is not cleaned in time, the moist ear canal can easily breed bacteria. In order to avoid inflammation of the dog's ear canal, in addition to daily ear cleaning, you should also pay attention to drying the moisture in the dog's ears after bathing. But remember not to use cotton swabs to clean your dog’s ears! The correct way is to pour dog-specific ear cleaning liquid into the ear canal, pull up the ears and massage them gently. After letting go, the dog will naturally shake its head and remove the excess. Shake the potion out, and then the owner can wipe away the secretion with a dry paper towel.

4. Flatulence Gas in your dog may indicate a problem with his diet or intestinal tract. It's normal to experience bloating from time to time, just as we sometimes have gas coming out of our mouths. The problem may be solved by changing your diet, but it may also be caused by a more serious disease. If this happens frequently, be sure to take your dog to the doctor.

5. Bad diet If your dog always digs through trash cans or comes into contact with rotting animal carcasses, it will cause bacteria to grow in the mouth, causing bad breath. Dogs eating a poor diet over time can lead to a number of odor-producing diseases, including changes in the pH, or acid-base balance, of the system. A poor diet can also lead to impaired detoxification mechanisms, which can lead to organ dysfunction and diseases such as diabetes and cancer. All of these can cause your dog to smell bad. Therefore, a balanced and nutritious diet and good eating habits are also important for the disease.

6.Skin infection Skin infections can also cause foul odor in dogs. They can be caused by skin irritation, especially in dogs with overlapping skin folds, like bulldogs and overweight dogs. The skin folds are deep and can easily trap excess moisture and microorganisms. Remains on the skin. In addition, excessive scratching caused by skin allergies may also lead to secondary bacterial infection. Secondary bacterial infection will worsen the odor.

In addition, if your dog's skin is irritated and secretes too much oil, he may be suffering from canine seborrhea. If left unchecked, sebum and yeast will continue to accumulate on his skin, resulting in a moldy, slightly irritated skin. Stinky cheese smell. In addition, allergies, hormonal imbalances, fungi, parasites, and localized inflammation can all cause yeast or bacterial overgrowth on your dog's skin and produce unpleasant odors.

7. Anal gland swelling causes body odor in dogs

In addition to the health problems mentioned above, anal gland problems are also the most common cause of body odor in dogs. A dog's anal glands produce an oily, smelly secretion. Every time your dog poops, the anal glands fill with fluid to lubricate them. However, these fluids are difficult to drain every time, and some of them may remain in the body. As a result, your dog's anal glands become clogged and abscesses gradually develop, filling them with pus. When a dog develops anal gland swollen, not only will it be uncomfortable for the dog to defecate, but it will also emit a foul odor. Dogs with swollen anal glands are very uncomfortable. They may try to rub their butts on the ground vigorously, or constantly lick their anus to relieve the discomfort.

Owners can help their dogs express their anal glands to solve the odor problem. First, lift the dog's tail, and then find the two positions of the dog's anus at 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock. Use your thumb and index finger to gently squeeze the inside of the anus from outside to inside, from light to heavy. The poop scraper can also take the dog to the pet hospital and ask a professional veterinarian to clean it up.

Dog body odor is not only a hygiene problem, but also a health problem. If it is found that the dog has a stubborn odor for a long time, the dog owner should investigate the problem in time. It is best to take the dog to the hospital for a physical examination to avoid misdiagnosis~