HE STINKS! Help

truwrxtacy · 06-19-2011, 03:25 AM

I got a 2 1/2 year old white GSD, and he stinks. I bathed him about 2 months ago and he is already smelling bad. Does anyone else have problem with this? I know i'm not suppose to bathe him often but sometimes i cant stand it. I am going to start trying to give him some eggs and see if that helps, he is currently eating blue buffalo so i know its not his feed. Any other suggestions?
thanks

Lucy Dog · 06-19-2011, 03:36 AM

Any idea where he smells? Is it his entire body or just certain areas?

Might be an allergy. Have you tried feeding a different protein sourced kibble? Like a Lamb based kibble instead of chicken? Maybe a grain free formula if grains are the issue.

How are his ears? Are they nice and clean or do they have a lot of gunk build up? Does he scratch a lot?

CLARKE-DUNCAN · 06-19-2011, 04:40 AM

Why don't you get some pet antibacterial wipes, they destroy doggie odours and are great for pets with allergies..
I use these on Nero every other day, and wash his bedding once a week, As I find the smells come from his beds.

doggiedad · 06-19-2011, 08:19 AM

does he stink or is it his natural
odor you don't like? try a different
food. work on the odor from the inside
out.

fuzzybunny · 06-19-2011, 09:17 AM

My friend's dog has the foulest odor I've ever encountered on a dog. No matter what she does, he stinks. After he gets professionally bathed he still reeks. We always know when she's been on the elevator because the smell of the dog lingers in it for quite a while. I have no advice but I'm curious about responses so I'm going to stay tuned.

1sttimeforgsd · 06-19-2011, 09:28 AM

If it is not a health problem with the dog, it has to be the food. Just like when some people eat a lot of garlic, and it seems to come out of there pores. I assume some dogs would smell from the foods that they are eating. I too will be interested in the answer.

truwrxtacy · 06-19-2011, 02:15 PM

he smells in general overall, he smells like sweaty/wet dog. But he never goes outside, he is mostly a indoor dog. I dont wash his bedding so that might be an issue, but i do clean it by brushing all his hair off it. His ears seems fine, no gunk inside. But his coat isn't that great, his hair is pretty corase and he is not super white like my neighbor's GSD. He is has a patch of like yellowish white fur along his spine, kinda hard to explain. I have tried to switch his food, but he dosent like to eat in general unless it has alot of flavor so its hard to switch him. I also ferminate him like twice a month, still dont help the situation.

truwrxtacy · 06-19-2011, 02:33 PM

here is a picture of him, cant seem to edit my last post.

Freestep · 06-19-2011, 02:34 PM

Sounds like what you have is a dog that needs to be groomed more often. With that yellow fur along the spine it sounds like he has overactive sebacious glands. It's perfectly fine to bathe your dog whenever he gets stinky, as long as you use a mild dog shampoo.

When you bathe him, mix a cup of baking soda with the shampoo you're using. Lather him up and let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing. You will have one white, sweet-smelling dog afterward.

Stosh · 06-19-2011, 02:35 PM

Has the vet checked his anal glands?

06-19-2011, 03:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
truwrxtacy Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 37	HE STINKS! Help I got a 2 1/2 year old white GSD, and he stinks. I bathed him about 2 months ago and he is already smelling bad. Does anyone else have problem with this? I know i'm not suppose to bathe him often but sometimes i cant stand it. I am going to start trying to give him some eggs and see if that helps, he is currently eating blue buffalo so i know its not his feed. Any other suggestions? thanks

06-19-2011, 03:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,177	Any idea where he smells? Is it his entire body or just certain areas? Might be an allergy. Have you tried feeding a different protein sourced kibble? Like a Lamb based kibble instead of chicken? Maybe a grain free formula if grains are the issue. How are his ears? Are they nice and clean or do they have a lot of gunk build up? Does he scratch a lot? __________________ Paul

06-19-2011, 04:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
CLARKE-DUNCAN Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The UK Posts: 1,526	Why don't you get some pet antibacterial wipes, they destroy doggie odours and are great for pets with allergies.. I use these on Nero every other day, and wash his bedding once a week, As I find the smells come from his beds. __________________ Nero looks at me with eyes of love, he thinks Im far to wonderful to criticise or judge Lisa-marie tally-breeze,Sable Gsd, (Nero) D.o.b 13/06/03

06-19-2011, 08:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
doggiedad Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jenkintown,Pa. Posts: 9,837	does he stink or is it his natural odor you don't like? try a different food. work on the odor from the inside out. __________________ "Life Without A Dog Is A Life Unfulfilled"

06-19-2011, 09:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
fuzzybunny Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,818	My friend's dog has the foulest odor I've ever encountered on a dog. No matter what she does, he stinks. After he gets professionally bathed he still reeks. We always know when she's been on the elevator because the smell of the dog lingers in it for quite a while. I have no advice but I'm curious about responses so I'm going to stay tuned. __________________ Carolyn Jazz, Shiloh Shepherd, 2.5 years old, CGC HIC Bunny, GSD X, 5.5 years old

06-19-2011, 09:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
1sttimeforgsd Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 4,891	If it is not a health problem with the dog, it has to be the food. Just like when some people eat a lot of garlic, and it seems to come out of there pores. I assume some dogs would smell from the foods that they are eating. I too will be interested in the answer. __________________ karen, mom to: ace-gsd (bi-color) 6/14/2010 mandy-yellow lab 1/31/2009 baby-terrier mix 11/25/2000

06-19-2011, 02:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
truwrxtacy Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 37	he smells in general overall, he smells like sweaty/wet dog. But he never goes outside, he is mostly a indoor dog. I dont wash his bedding so that might be an issue, but i do clean it by brushing all his hair off it. His ears seems fine, no gunk inside. But his coat isn't that great, his hair is pretty corase and he is not super white like my neighbor's GSD. He is has a patch of like yellowish white fur along his spine, kinda hard to explain. I have tried to switch his food, but he dosent like to eat in general unless it has alot of flavor so its hard to switch him. I also ferminate him like twice a month, still dont help the situation.

06-19-2011, 02:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
truwrxtacy Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 37	here is a picture of him, cant seem to edit my last post.

06-19-2011, 02:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
Freestep Knighted Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 3,087	Sounds like what you have is a dog that needs to be groomed more often. With that yellow fur along the spine it sounds like he has overactive sebacious glands. It's perfectly fine to bathe your dog whenever he gets stinky, as long as you use a mild dog shampoo. When you bathe him, mix a cup of baking soda with the shampoo you're using. Lather him up and let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing. You will have one white, sweet-smelling dog afterward. __________________ Luka von Sontausen, CD Vinca von Sontausen, CGC Freestep's Beluga Whale, BWD

06-19-2011, 02:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	Has the vet checked his anal glands?

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