Help...I bathe my dog weekly but whenever he itches his ears he STINKS SO BAD...anyone know why?

Question

He is CLEAN...you can go by him and put your face right in his fur and smell him and he smells like shampoo...nice and clean. But the moment he starts itching his ears he stinks SO bad and it stinks up the whole room? Does anyone know what it could be. I plan to call the vet but can't do so until Tuesday being as its holiday weekend.

Answer 1

Sounds like an ear infection. I'm into natural remedies and am passing this along:

Clean the ears with vinegar. If your pet’s ears are filled with brownish-pink wax, there is a good chance that allergies have caused a yeast infection. To clear up yeast infections, clean the ears thoroughly.

Veterinarians often recommend using white vinegar (also called acetic acid), because it removes dirt and debris and helps restore a healthy chemical balance in the ears. Diluted vinegar works well. When using vinegar, pour a small amount into the ear canal, massage the area, then gently wipe the inside of the ear with a cotton ball. Do this once a day until the ear is better.

Answer 2

Take him into the vet first thing Tuesday. He has an ear infection. Vet will clean the ears for you and give you medication to use at home. Use it exactly as the vet says. Try not to skip a day. It's best to take care of it right away; first because it makes the dog miserable and second because chronic ear infections are hard to cure and expensive to treat. Best to take care of it now. Over the counter stuff will not help. Save your money for the vet.
Stop bathing him weekly. Brushing daily is good and will keep him coat clean. Weekly baths will cause dry skin, itches, and other more serious problems.

Answer 3

Ive had that same problem with my old pekingese. && it got so bad i had to bathe it like every 2 days. But bathin the dog too much isnt good either it dries it skin/Coat
You can buy ear wipes or other alternitives but it might be infection or maybe somthing permanent so i suggest you get it checked out by the vet. And if he has floppy ears make sure you clean it well & dry it after a bath .

Answer 4

Sounds like an ear infection or ear mites. Either way it's a simple fix. However, you are bathing your dog far too frequently and drying out his coat. This makes the oil glands work overtime and could result in increased body odor. You should never bathe your dog more than once a month.

Answer 5

Sounds to me like he has a yeast infection or a yeast/bacterial infection. Yeast is usually the most smelly. It's probably pretty uncomfortable for the poor guy. If you can't get him in to a vet soon try to find an ear cleaner that contains a drying agent and flush his ears real good with it. A newly bathed dog's ears a breading ground for yeast and bacteria....moist+warm+dark=infection!!

Answer 6

Sounds like and infection or maybe even fleas. Have him checked by the vet. Take a tissue and clean what you can see out of his ears. Also, you don't need to bathe your dog that much. Animals are different from us, their skin tends to dry out quicker. Sometimes animals scratch because their skin is soooo dry.

Answer 7

You are bathing your dog way to much. You should only bath every 4 to 6 weeks. his skin must be really dry. It sounds like he has a bad ear infection.

Answer 8

Sounds like ear mites. Look for red color and moisture in the ear canal. If you are going to the vet, they will give you meds for it. Use it faithfully and the mites and smell will clear up.

Answer 9

He obviously has an ear infection, he needs to go to a vet to be checked out and get medication for that.

Don't wait - take him asap, this is very uncomfortable for the poor dog.

Answer 10

He probably has an infection in his ears (common problem for dogs) and should be seen by a vet.