Thread: Pondy smell!
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Old 10-19-2011, 01:51 PM   #13
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Originally Posted by Nancy1999 View Post
It sounds like its from teething, when they are losing their baby teeth they they have funky breath and of course bathing won't help. Now's the time to get them use to tooth brushing, start slowly. Have your vet pull any baby teeth out when she's spayed, they don't always lose them on their own, and the double row of teeth can cause problems. Yorkies have a different type of coat then most dogs, they have hair not fur and they can be bathed once a week as long as you use a shampoo and conditioner meant for dogs. Don't use human shampoo, it will over dry their skin and can lead to real problems.
I totally agree~it's probably a teething problem. If there are double teeth food can become stuck and will also cause stinky breath. Get her acquainted with a toothbrush and this will help.

As for the bathing, Yorkies have hair and no undercoat much like a human. My vet also told me to bathe mine monthly as well but I have to say it's not of a general broad recommendation and not breed specific.
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