i have 2 chihuhuas.... the other one has a bad odor.. even after taking he's bath.. how can i get rid of it?
i always wipe them.. i just dont know where the smell comes from.
2007-06-15 15:50:26 · 9 answers · asked by day-duh 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
First, rule out any health causes with a trip to the vet. Next check the environment for anything that could lend a bad odor and eliminate it. Brush your dogs daily with a soft brush. Lastly, bathe your dog from time to time (depends on environment and breed; 2-3 times a year for your breed).
2007-06-15 17:06:21 · answer #1 · answered by Caninelegion 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a chihuhua too and he had the same exact problem.. I think it may just be with the breed. Also when dogs get neutered/spayed that can also cause a hormone imbalance which causes the odor. The smell comes from under their skin. There is nothing that you can do
2007-06-15 22:55:17 · answer #2 · answered by Glamour Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have found that if you bath a dog too often it develops an odor because you remove the natural skin oils.
Except your dog is actually dirty, a daily brushing is enough to keep a groomed look. This is not a chore, it is playing with your dog.
It will take some trial and error to determine the right interval between baths.
2007-06-15 23:11:45 · answer #3 · answered by springday 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check your dogs teeth. The odor may be coming from the mouth and not the body. Any strong odor on a dog should be checked by a vet.
2007-06-15 22:56:57 · answer #4 · answered by hannidot2 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take it to the vet, and have a fecal float done. I had this happen to my chi, and it was because her glands at her anus were clogged up, and it caused her to have a really bad smell. You can do this at home, but it is very very very disgusting! If you would like to know how, email me @ kaber32@yahoo.com. Hope it works for you, cause it did for me, and I was so glad not to smell the funk...
2007-06-16 00:42:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have your vet check for an ear infection. That was a problem with one of my dogs. My vet prescribed a shot and some ear cleansing solutions.
2007-06-16 00:57:24 · answer #6 · answered by jmhtraining 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try giving the smelly one a bath in cornstarch, just rum him down and brush off
2007-06-15 23:03:44 · answer #7 · answered by Faith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be gas.
What type of food are you feeding? May need to change and see if that helps.
2007-06-15 22:55:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take them to a groomers, spray them with dog body spray. thats what i do for my poodle.
God Bless
2007-06-15 22:54:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋