He has been on the same diet of dog food since birth (a high quality, vet recommended brand) and he rarely wears a collar. We live in a very rural area of Alaska and have an acre of fenced ground so a collar isn't necessary - and yes he is tatooed. So if it's not food and not a dirty collar then what could be causing this odor? We're wondering if Akita's have a gland or something around the neck/jowl area that causes it? This is our second male Akita that we've owned. He is neutered and almost 5 years old. He's had the odor for two or more years. Our first Akita was also a neutered male and he lived to be 13 - he did not have the same odor. Any help would be appreciated!
2007-01-23 09:08:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Could be hypothyroid disease. Hypothyroid disease affects 70% of the breed; however, it is treated by twice daily hormone replacement therapy. A blood test, including T3 and T4 thyroid levels will determine the existence of the condition. The symptoms include skin and coat problems, sudden onset aggressive behavior, itching, lethargy, musky odor, and many more. Before treating skin conditions as allergies, have your vet check for sarcoptic mange, sebaceous adenitis, and hypothyroid disease.
2007-01-23 09:16:21 · answer #1 · answered by Majic Mitch 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know everyone might say this but you should take him to the vet. I think it could be like a fungal infection or an allergy of some sort. Or maybe a bacterial infection in his mouth is causing the odor.
2007-01-23 09:23:54 · answer #2 · answered by DVSKITTEN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds as if it's more likely he's been rolling in something. Have you checked he hasn't got an infection in mouth or ears. Akitas are generally one of the least smelly dogs in the world.
2007-01-23 09:16:13 · answer #3 · answered by anwen55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check his ears, examine his skin around his neck. He has very dense fur an could have an infected wound you can't easily see. Either one will require veterinary care.
2007-01-23 09:18:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My chihuahua gets this all the time. I don't know why, but sometimes when she sniffs something stinky in the grass she just drops to the ground and just starts rubbing her neck and head in that spot. I have no idea why she does this, but she can't help herself.
2007-01-23 09:22:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It happens to Saints due to drool. Not saying what is causing it in your dog but, that will cause it in mine.
2007-01-23 09:20:51 · answer #6 · answered by st.lady (1 of GitEm's gang) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋