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Originally Posted by Mari B  No, her ears were examined yesterday morning. It is the moisture from the tear staining. Maybe it's not what others would consider "over-powering" and we're just not used to it because we have dogs that have NO facial hair at all - zero and that have cottony, no-odor coats.
I wash my dogs once a week and have had dogs for 11 years, so even thought I sound nutty, I'm pretty knowledgable about grooming and such. But I've never had a Yorkie or Terrier or any fur-faced pups.
I got her Sat, we were noticing the odor very strongly by Sunday. I gave her a full wash and groom on Monday. Took her to the Vet yesterday morning. By mid-day yesterday she was getting stinky again. Last night I went out and got two big things of eye wipes and used them several times, but no help. My husband said the odor is keeping him up at night.
I know this sounds weird and maybe we are ultra sensitive, but even after thoroughly washing her face with baby shampoo and flea comb and brushing her teeth, my husband said that if our dogs smelled like she does right now, he'd be giving them a bath. I can't be shampooing her every day - it wouldn't be good or nice for her and a big hassle. |
I didn't think you are nutty. It shouldn't smell like that. Tearing is one thing...an odor is another.
Tears can cause bacteria and/or yeast to grow....did you tell your vet how badly it smells? He can prescribe something to help with a bacterial or yeast infection. That should eliminate the odor...then you can work on trying to reduce the tearing.
Food allergies can cause tearing....I'd suggest feeding her a grain free food. Some people report great results from giving only bottled water to drink. I've also read positive results from people who put white vinegar in the water. Then there is angel eyes....it actually contains an anti biotic
Wendy's link can give you some additional ideas to try.
Some dogs do tear more than others...you may never eliminate it entirely.