Ok we have puppies that are 3 weeks old...they are starting to smell real bad.?

Question

we bought puppy shampoo nd stuff but we dont know exactly when we can give them a bath??? plz helppp......no rude comments plz

Answer 1

You need to localize the source of the smell. Is it all of them or is it just one? Is it the mother, the bedding?

Bad smells often come from bacteria but you need to localize the smell, note what it smells like (rotting fish, poop, etc.) and then call your vet if it is more than just the bedding. It may just be a ventilation problem in the room.

How is the mother doing? Is she able to clean and take care of the puppies? Is she nice and clean as well?

It may be something really simple.

Answer 2

Mom is probably starting to get tired of cleaning them up. If you have them in a whelping box, change the bedding, whatever you choose that to be, almost every other hour to help with the smell. I wouldn't recommned bathing as most puppy shampoos are only safe after 6 or at the very youngest, 4 weeks old. You can take a wet washcloth and wipe them down. Once you wean pups, try an elevated puppy play pen with the grate on the bottom for the eliminations to drop through. Even with that, you may find they take on a new odor with dog food smeared on their faces!

Answer 3

My concern is that sometimes an aroma can be a sign of some sort of illness or infection.

As others have said, usually puppies do not need to be bathed at such a young age. You should be in very close contact with your vet right now. They are your best resource in all puppy things. When is the last time the puppies saw the vet? I recommend making a call. The vet may be able to spend 2 or 3 minutes on the phone with you to determine if there is cause for concern. Please call. I would not want to ignore a sign of danger.

Answer 4

Have the puppy checked out by the vet and mention this to him. He could have an underlying medical condition. Diseases such as parvo may sometimes cause an odor in dogs, which could be very serious. Also, the PH balance of a dog's skin is different than ours, and I don't recommend using your shampoo. You want to get a mild puppy shampoo that is "tearless" if you will and won't burn his eyes. If he wiggles too much and you get a harsh shampoo in his eyes accidentally it will sting, just like ours. Not only is this harmful but it could cause your puppy to be afraid of baths, which is never a good thing. Good luck.

Answer 5

There should be no need to bathe 3 weeks old puppies. The mom should be taking care of them and you should be changing the puppy area(bedding,newspaper,fleece) at least twice daily at this age.
Proper sanitation is what stops the odor...not bathing.

I breed giant, hairy puppies that poop like you would not believe. We never have to bathe them until 8-9 weeks before they go to the new homes.

Answer 6

The mother should be taking care of keeping them clean.

Weren't you asking puppy questions the LAST time your dog had a puppy? Didn't you learn anything from that experience?

Please spay your dog.

Answer 7

i suggest that u should wait till they are 2 or 3 months and then u can bath them.usually when a dog is born their mother cleans them

Answer 8

I don't think you should be bathing puppies that young. Just use damp washcloths and clean off their paws or the places where there's ... stuff.

Answer 9

i dont think you need to give them baths yet. i would eather wait a while or call a vet and ask them.

Answer 10

Try calling a vet and asking them about it.

and no afence but, DUHHHHH!!!!!