Oral diseases cause bad breath in Huskies, resulting in body odor

When Huskies eat, 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 a Husky 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.

Inflammation of the anal glands causes body odor in Huskies

Huskies stay at home for a long time. Because they do not exercise much and their leg muscle strength is reduced, they cannot push out the excess anal gland fluid, causing accumulation of anal glands. Causes obstruction and swelling. This creates an unpleasant odor. A Husky with inflamed anal glands will constantly rub its buttocks with the ground. At this time, the anal glands must be squeezed.

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.

Other causes of body odor in Huskies

The smell of oil in the earwax

If the Husky’s ears are prone to parasites or inflammation, and the ears are itchy, they will also produce a smell. 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 lead to bad breath in Huskies.

Saliva adheres to the hair and is fermented by bacteria

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

Odor due to wound inflammation

At the same time, if it is a skin disease or a Husky has a wound on its skin, it is very common for it to emit an odor. Staphylococcus is the most common cause of infection.