How to get a smell out of a dog?

Question

I just bought a new puppy, the puppy STINKS! I took her home and gave her a bath and scrubbed her for about ten minutes. Only some of the smell got better but the next day I washed her with dishsoap and then shampoo and I conditioned her really well. She smells a lot better but I still get a hint of the stinky. Does anyone have any ideas on what to use to get her smelling all cute like a little puppy should? Thanks a bunch!

Answer 1

Puppies do have a strong smell that usually fades (though does not entirely dissappear) in time. Mine had a very strong smell when I got her at 4 months, to now very slight at 8 months.

I've found that dogs with fur as opposed to hair tend to have a stronger smell. Also be mindful what you're feeding your dog, so you're not contributing to digestive problems which often produce odor issues. I add a capful of cider vinegar to my dog's water to aid in digestion, am careful to feed her a quality brand dog food without all those byproducts, and add a few drops of lavender oil to wet skin after bathing (with puppy shampoo and conditioner).

I think many expect that adorable new baby smell to apply to a new puppy...but that's certainly not the case. Best o' luck!

Answer 2

I know that if a dog gets sprayed by a skunk, plain tomato sauce is supposed to neutralize the scent, so you might try that.

If your dog didn't roll in anything, and did not get sprayed by a skunk... What else could it be?
Here are just a few possible smell-producing medical problems:

Breath - some diseases, like kidney failure and Diabetes, can cause a change in breath.
Diseased teeth and gums - dental disease and infected gums can produce a very foul odor. Additionally, a sore mouth may cause increased drooling. The malodorous saliva can coat the fur, furniture, etc., and you may not recognize that this is originating in the mouth.
Infected ears - bacterially infected ears are often extremely smelling. A vet can usually smell these ones while they are still in the waiting room. Your dog will usually be scratching or shaking the head, but not always. A bath may make ears worse if water is trapped in the ear canal.
Flatulence - is the odor on your dog, or from your dog? Flatulence, or "gas" may indicate a dietary or intestinal problem. Some flatulence is normal, but if this is regularly occurring, please see your veterinarian.
Anal glands/sacs - this is perhaps the most common cause of doggie odor that won't go away. Anal sacs are two small scent-sacs in the area of the anus. These are a type of "marking" glands. When a dog has a bowel movement, these sacs are normally squeeze, and a very smelly, oily secretion is released with the feces.
If these sacs become infected or impacted (thicker secretion than normal, can't empty properly), problems result. This can be a very painful situation when they become infected! If a dog (or cat) is scared or overly excited, these glands can secrete the smelly, oily substance on the surrounding fur, causing bad odor.

So... to be safe, always consult with your veterinarian if your notice an odd odor or anything "not quite right" with your pet. An ounce of prevention is definitely better than a pound of cure!

Answer 3

What do you mean your puppy stinks - like poo? like vomit? like infection? like dried blood (fleas)? it's hard to say what to do without more information. However, here are some general things you could try.

Bathing with an approved DOG/PUPPY shampoo - not human products, please - can help.

A nice bed filled with cedar chips can help with the smell - as well as fleas.

General health - take her to the vet for a really thorough checkup - just to make sure she's not harboring any infections etc. You should do this anyway - for her puppy shots and such - bring the smelly problem up with your vet.

Diet - a poor diet can cause stinky-dog. Feed her a good quality dog food formulated for puppies - ask your vet.

Bear in mind, some dogs smell bad. Not every breed and certainly not every animal - but some dogs just naturally smell.

Answer 4

1) Dishsoap isn't the best to use on a dog- go to walmart or a petstore and get some doggy shampoo.
2) Don't bathe your dog more than every two weeks- it will dry it's coat and cause skin problems/discomfort
3) Baby powder covers some stinkiness
4) Getting her on a good food may help too

Answer 5

They stink. Some breeds stink more than others. My dog stinks the day after his bath. Dish soap is too harsh, stick with shampoo. The more baths they get the more they get used to it and it will be easier. Also while she's a puppy train her to stay off the sofas and beds or you will be laundering the covers constantly.

Answer 6

I have a fruit scented shampoo/conditioner by Hartz that I got at Walmart, and a matching puppy "perfume" that goes on after the bath. They will still smell like a dog, but a fresh, clean dog! Get used to the smell, love it, embrace it...otherwise you'll drive yourself nuts.

Answer 7

To remove odor on dogs like skunk odor the best fromula is
one bottle of hydrogen peroxide
1/4 cup baking soda
1 squirt of liquid dish soap.
Sponge on dog let sit for 10-15 minutes and rinse with lots of plain water.
It should not be used to often as it is dring to the skin but it is not harmeful to the dog.
Puppies do smell as they often roll in or smear food all over and they also walk thru and get poo everywhere. So they do tend to smell until they get alittle older and learn to stay cleaner. For pups spot clean as needed and learn to live with some odor.
It is a dog and they do smell even as adults.

Answer 8

have you ever had a puppy to smell?use dish soup dawn it well remove all oils from the dog .this should leave it clean then wash it with head and shoulders that Will give a human smell that most folks like

Answer 9

YOU WASHED A PUPPY WITH DISH SOAP?

They should give common sense exams before they let just any moron purchase an animal.

DISH soap is for........ DISHES. It is far too harsh for a BABY, which is what a PUPPY is. Do NOT use any other chemicals on that dog.

Puppies have a natural puppy smell, which is normal. Have you taken her to the vet yet? Are you concerned with her well being, or just how CUTE she is and smells?

Before you go out and purchase matching outfits for you and the poor thing, take the puppy to the vet, and make sure she is HEALTHY, and that you haven't injured her skin (or digestive tract, from licking her fur).

Then see if you can find a SUITABLE owner for her.

Answer 10

LOL! Dogs stink! You can't get rid of that.