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- ’My dog smells bad even after bathing’
- 1. Regular brushing
- 2. Bathe your dog only when you need it
- How often should I bathe my dog?
- 3. Dry and perfume
- 4. Mouth and ears
- Dog with a strong smell in the mouth
- 5. How to get rid of a dog's bad odor
A certain canine 'bad smell' is not always justified by the lack of cleaning, so much so that you may have already noticed that your dog smells bad even after bathing. Sweat, dirt or the presence of mold are some of the possible causes. Although most of the time it is due to causes that do not affect our dog's health at all, it is important to rule out any skin disease. To clarify, in this post by PeritoAnimal we separate tips to prevent your dog from smelling bad even after the shower and we explain how to get rid of the bad smell.
’My dog smells bad even after bathing’
Lack of bath is not the only cause for canine stench. If, pardon the expression, your dog stinks even after a bath, the cause may be beyond body hygiene. Oral health care, skin infections, ear infections and anal glands are some of the most common causes of the dog smelling bad even after bathing. For a detailed explanation, we suggest reading the article that answers ’Why does my dog smell bad?’.
Once you have identified the possible cause, the following precautions can remove the dog's stench:
1. Regular brushing
Brushing is a necessary practice in the daily hygiene of dogs and helps to remove the dog's bad smell. With it, you will not only achieve eliminate the dead hair but also help to eliminate dust and dirt that can get stuck in the street and even in the house.
It is important that you identify your puppy's fur so that you know how often to brush it. If you devote some time to this practice, you will be able to avoid knots and tangles, points where dirt also accumulates. Find out what the different types of brushes are according to your dog's fur to get started as soon as possible.
In addition to the advantages we've already mentioned, brushing your puppy will help to improve the bond between you and make your fur look brighter and more groomed.
2. Bathe your dog only when you need it
Bathing our pet is a very important routine to get rid of the dog's bad smell, but you must bear in mind that you should not bathe him excessively.
This is because puppies have a natural fat on their skin that protects and isolates them from the environment, by removing this layer too often we are unconsciously making our puppy smell worse. Instead of giving him a bath, if he has a little soiled, you can use baby wipes, focusing more on the dirty area.
How often should I bathe my dog?
- For short-haired dogs, one bath every month and a half will be sufficient.
- For long-haired puppies, one bath per month will be sufficient. In this case you should also apply a specific conditioner or softener for puppies to avoid knots.
- For hard-haired puppies like the Westie, a bath every two to three weeks will suffice.
- Finally, for curly-haired puppies it will be sufficient to bathe them once every 20 days.
A very useful trick that we encourage you to try is add apple cider vinegar to shampoo usual of your dog, this will make it smell better and longer. The mixture should be 50% shampoo and 50% apple cider vinegar. And the benefits don't end there, applying this all-natural product will make your dog's fur look shinier and healthier.
3. Dry and perfume
Poor drying can also make the dog smell bad after bathing.. With the towel we can't completely dry our pet, but on the other hand, with the human dryer we scare our dog. What should we do? You will find specific dryers for dogs on sale, a silent and very useful device that professionals use.
In addition, and to improve your dog's scent you can make an all-natural homemade perfume and fast in your own home:
- Use a new plastic spray bottle
- Use a distilled water base
- Add a tablespoon of almond oil
- Add a tablespoon of glycerin
- Finally, give it a personal touch and add the juice of half a lemon or orange
This way, you will have a unique scent that won't irritate your pet's skin. Put all the ingredients in the new plastic spray bottle, shake and you're done!
Don't forget that after bathing it is essential to place a pipette in your dog's fur to prevent the appearance of fleas, ticks and mosquito bites.
4. Mouth and ears
Both the mouth and the ears are areas that produce bad smells, for this reason it is essential that we maintain a correct and constant hygiene of these parts of our dog's body.
To begin with, we must pay attention to the ears, a sensitive and delicate part. If you don't know how to clean your pet's ears, know that you can go to your veterinarian for a practical demonstration.
- Use a clean, new (sterilized) gauze available at any pharmacy.
- Cover your finger with the gauze and insert it into the puppy's ear canal, it is important not to force the entry or apply too much pressure.
- Move your finger slowly and in a circular fashion.
- Once you finish with one ear, change the gauze and use a new one for the other ear.
Dog with a strong smell in the mouth
You must finish the hygiene process with the mouth, a part that tends to smell especially bad. Most puppies do not follow a hygiene ritual, which causes them to accumulate too much tar and leave the carrion-smelling dog. To clean your teeth dog with strong smell in the mouth it will be enough to buy a specific toothpaste for puppies and use your finger or a brush to brush them. Follow this routine once a day.
In addition, and to improve bad breath, remember that it is better to offer dry food instead of wet food, as well as acquiring anti-targeting bones.
5. How to get rid of a dog's bad odor
To eliminate all traces of dog stench it is very important to maintain a rigorous and regular cleaning at home. Therefore, you should pay attention to corners where hair can accumulate and use detergents that disinfect thoroughly to improve the quality of your pet's environment. We also recommend the use of neutral air fresheners.
Something basic and super important is that often clean all the elements of your dog like the bed, your dog's clothes, toys and other objects.
Combine cleanliness with your pet's education by rewarding it every time it follows hygienic and clean behavior. Do not allow him to climb onto sofas or armchairs, areas that we do not usually clean and congratulate him whenever he is in his bed. Remember that positive reinforcement is the best education weapon.
