Compared with long-haired dogs, Huskies' body odor is not obvious, but sometimes Huskies can also produce body odor due to ear inflammation, oral disease or other factors. What causes Husky dogs to have body odor? And what can be done to eliminate the unpleasant odor of Husky dogs? Let’s take a look at the causes and some treatments for Husky dogs to have bad odor.

1. Huskies have bad breath caused by oral diseases, resulting in body odor

After a Husky eats, food residues remain between the teeth, causing a certain odor in the mouth. But this is not the main reason for the bad smell in Huskies. Because saliva can quickly wash away food residues. Generally speaking, bad breath in Huskies is caused by periodontal disease. (Recommended related articles: 7 Characteristics of Huskies Getting Sick)

Periodontal disease is caused by the accumulation of dental plaque and tartar between the teeth. Bacteria survive and multiply in the warm and moist mouth, and they release substances containing sulfur, which is the source of the odor. If your Husky has body odor caused by this situation, it is best to go to a pet hospital. As long as the oral disease is cured, the Husky will naturally have no bad smell.

At the same time, be careful not to forget to brush your Husky’s teeth every day, which can reduce many dogs’ oral diseases.

2. Anal gland inflammation causes Husky body odor

Huskies have been staying at home for a long time. Because they do not exercise much and their leg muscle strength is reduced, they cannot push excess anal gland fluid out, causing accumulation of anal glands, causing obstruction and swelling. This creates an unpleasant odor.

​If this is the case. When the dog owner bathes the husky, it will be better if the secretions in the glands are drained out. The specific method is to wear disposable gloves when taking a bath, insert your index finger into the husky's anus, and squeeze gently with your thumb. It will be difficult to squeeze at first. If you use a little more force, the husky may feel some pain and discomfort at first. After squeezing it a few times, Enough.

3. Other causes of Husky body odor

If a Husky’s ears are prone to parasites or inflammation, causing itchy ears, they will also produce a foul odor. In daily life, you can use ear cleaner to clean your Husky’s earwax and reduce odor.

Another source of body odor is stomach qi, such as indigestion and disharmony between the spleen and stomach, which can cause bad breath in Huskies.

Another source of odor is that Husky dogs lick their skin with their tongues for a long time. The saliva will accumulate bacteria and dust in the fur, causing the odor to emit.

At the same time, if it is a skin disease or there are wounds on the Husky's skin, it is very common to emit a peculiar smell. The more common cause is Staphylococcus aureus.Cause infection.