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shelbys_mom · 03-02-2008, 02:45 PM

My pup stinks after only 3 days. Why. I keep his areaa clean constantly and even wipe him after he does #1 and #2. Any suggestions?

zcb · 03-02-2008, 03:11 PM

Wish I had some words of advice for you, my little guy is known as "smelly belly". I too wipe his "parts" every day but he still has a pee odor. I found that it does help a bit if his tummy is shaved very close but I think the pee still gets on his legs.

sassytooyou · 03-02-2008, 04:29 PM

Some time back i saw on y.t. vineger//// yeah some one said it helped them. it was in a old thread. may be we can find it.
jg

Nancy1999 · 03-02-2008, 04:31 PM

What are you smelling, a urine smell? The hair covering his penis area should be about an inch long,this directs the flow of urine to the ground so he won't get it all over him. Is the smell coming from his ears? Could be an infection.

shelbys_mom · 03-02-2008, 04:34 PM

Just a dull smell. Like wet dog. But I bathed him 2 days ago with baby shampoo, he smelled great for about 24 hours. I even blow dryed him.

sassytooyou · 03-02-2008, 04:39 PM

I heard that the p.h. does sometimes make a dog smelly. That is if there is nothing else wrong like infection. if not its still interesting
Every home with dogs should have apple cider vinegar. It's a remedy with multiple uses for dogs: alleviating allergies, arthritis, establishing correct pH balance. You can also give apple cider vinegar to cats and horses.

As written in an excellent, 1997 article by Wendy Volhard:

"...If your dog has itchy skin, the beginnings of a hot spot, incessantly washes its feet, has smelly ears, or is picky about his food, the application of ACV may change things around. For poor appetite, use it in the food - 1 tablespoon, two times a day for a 50 lb. dog. For itchy skin or beginning hot spots, put ACV into a spray bottle, part the hair and spray on. Any skin eruption will dry up in 24 hours and will save you having to shave the dog. If the skin is already broken, dilute ACV with an equal amount of water and spray on.

Taken internally, ACV is credited with maintaining the acid/alkaline balance of the digestive tract. To check your dog's pH balance, pick up some pH strips at the drug store, and first thing in the morning test the dog's urine. If it reads anywhere from 6.2 - 6.5, your dog's system is exactly where it should be. If it is 7.5 or higher, the diet you are feeding is too alkaline, and ACV will re-establish the correct balance.

If you have a dog that has clear, watery discharge from the eyes, a runny nose, or coughs with a liquid sound, use ACV in his or her food. One teaspoon twice a day for a 50 lb. dog will do the job.

After your weekly grooming sessions, use a few drops in his or her ears after cleaning them to avoid ear infections. Other uses for ACV are the prevention of muscle weakness, cramps, feeling the cold, calluses on elbows and hock joints, constipation, bruising too easily, pimples on skin surfaces, twitching of facial muscles, sore joints, arthritis and pus in the urine. There are also reports that it is useful in the prevention of bladder and kidney stones.

Fleas, flies, ticks and bacteria, external parasites, ring worm, fungus, staphylococcus, streptococcus, pneumococcus, mange, etc., are unlikely to inhabit a dog whose system is acidic inside and out. Should you ever experience any of these with your dog, bathe with a nice gentle herbal shampoo -- one that you would use on your own hair -- rinse thoroughly, and then sponge on ACV diluted with equal amounts of warm water. Allow your dog to drip dry. It is not necessary to use harsh chemicals for minor flea infestations. All fleas drown in soapy water and the ACV rinse makes the skin too acidic for a re-infestation. If you are worried about picking up fleas when you take your dog away from home, keep some ACV in a spray bottle, and spray your dog before you leave home, and when you get back. Take some with you and keep it in the car, just in case you need it any time. Obviously for major infestations, more drastic measures are necessary. ACV normalizes the pH levels of the skin, makes your dog unpalatable to even the nastiest of bacteria and you have a dog that smells like a salad, a small price to pay! "

zcb · 03-02-2008, 05:28 PM

It's definitely a urine smell. The fur on his penis is a bit long so maybe that's part of the problem. He's such a wiggle butt that I have a hard time shaving his tummy much less his willie. Yipes......

BLEU BOY BARBER · 03-02-2008, 05:53 PM

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Fender · 03-02-2008, 07:18 PM

i have stinky ears. any ideas? we have trimmed the hair and used q tips

Nancy1999 · 03-02-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Fender

i have stinky ears. any ideas? we have trimmed the hair and used q tips

Stinky ears are bad, this is a sign of infection, get him to a vet.

To OP, do you use a baby shampoo for dogs or human baby shampoo? Dog's skin has a different Ph. and you could be drying his skin out. Also, part of it depends on how often your dog plays outside and his diet. Their are grooming spays that you can use to freshen them up between baths.

bjh · 03-02-2008, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by shelbys_mom

My pup stinks after only 3 days. Why. I keep his areaa clean constantly and even wipe him after he does #1 and #2. Any suggestions?

What are you feeding him? Sometimes diet plays an important part in how your dog smells.

shelbys_mom · 03-03-2008, 09:25 AM

science diet puppy bites

bjh · 03-03-2008, 10:26 AM

In my opinion, Science Diet is a poor quality food. I do know that food can effect how your dog smells. I would start by putting him on a quality dog food. If you are interested we would be glad to give you some better choices.

Yorkiedaze · 03-03-2008, 10:44 AM

A stinky puppy can mean many things, but are most often related to what they are eating or bacteria. I'd change his diet for sure, and get a really good pet shampoo, and make sure he's rinsed extremely well and then use a good conditioner. You can mix the conditioner with hot oil such as VO5.

shelbys_mom · 03-03-2008, 12:05 PM

I ordered a bag of Artemis puppy food and Ive been using baby shampoo on him since Im affraid he is too young for minksheen which is what I want to eventually order for him.
What is a good conditioner to use on him since he is only 7 weeks old?

03-02-2008, 04:29 PM	#3
sassytooyou YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: santa rosa Posts: 365	i read???? Some time back i saw on y.t. vineger//// yeah some one said it helped them. it was in a old thread. may be we can find it. jg __________________ J.G. & T.B

03-02-2008, 04:31 PM	#4
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	What are you smelling, a urine smell? The hair covering his penis area should be about an inch long,this directs the flow of urine to the ground so he won't get it all over him. Is the smell coming from his ears? Could be an infection. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

03-02-2008, 04:39 PM	#6
sassytooyou YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: santa rosa Posts: 365	here the thing about apple cider I heard that the p.h. does sometimes make a dog smelly. That is if there is nothing else wrong like infection. if not its still interesting Every home with dogs should have apple cider vinegar. It's a remedy with multiple uses for dogs: alleviating allergies, arthritis, establishing correct pH balance. You can also give apple cider vinegar to cats and horses. As written in an excellent, 1997 article by Wendy Volhard: "...If your dog has itchy skin, the beginnings of a hot spot, incessantly washes its feet, has smelly ears, or is picky about his food, the application of ACV may change things around. For poor appetite, use it in the food - 1 tablespoon, two times a day for a 50 lb. dog. For itchy skin or beginning hot spots, put ACV into a spray bottle, part the hair and spray on. Any skin eruption will dry up in 24 hours and will save you having to shave the dog. If the skin is already broken, dilute ACV with an equal amount of water and spray on. Taken internally, ACV is credited with maintaining the acid/alkaline balance of the digestive tract. To check your dog's pH balance, pick up some pH strips at the drug store, and first thing in the morning test the dog's urine. If it reads anywhere from 6.2 - 6.5, your dog's system is exactly where it should be. If it is 7.5 or higher, the diet you are feeding is too alkaline, and ACV will re-establish the correct balance. If you have a dog that has clear, watery discharge from the eyes, a runny nose, or coughs with a liquid sound, use ACV in his or her food. One teaspoon twice a day for a 50 lb. dog will do the job. After your weekly grooming sessions, use a few drops in his or her ears after cleaning them to avoid ear infections. Other uses for ACV are the prevention of muscle weakness, cramps, feeling the cold, calluses on elbows and hock joints, constipation, bruising too easily, pimples on skin surfaces, twitching of facial muscles, sore joints, arthritis and pus in the urine. There are also reports that it is useful in the prevention of bladder and kidney stones. Fleas, flies, ticks and bacteria, external parasites, ring worm, fungus, staphylococcus, streptococcus, pneumococcus, mange, etc., are unlikely to inhabit a dog whose system is acidic inside and out. Should you ever experience any of these with your dog, bathe with a nice gentle herbal shampoo -- one that you would use on your own hair -- rinse thoroughly, and then sponge on ACV diluted with equal amounts of warm water. Allow your dog to drip dry. It is not necessary to use harsh chemicals for minor flea infestations. All fleas drown in soapy water and the ACV rinse makes the skin too acidic for a re-infestation. If you are worried about picking up fleas when you take your dog away from home, keep some ACV in a spray bottle, and spray your dog before you leave home, and when you get back. Take some with you and keep it in the car, just in case you need it any time. Obviously for major infestations, more drastic measures are necessary. ACV normalizes the pH levels of the skin, makes your dog unpalatable to even the nastiest of bacteria and you have a dog that smells like a salad, a small price to pay! " __________________ J.G. & T.B

03-02-2008, 05:28 PM	#7
zcb YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tampa Posts: 509	It's definitely a urine smell. The fur on his penis is a bit long so maybe that's part of the problem. He's such a wiggle butt that I have a hard time shaving his tummy much less his willie. Yipes...... __________________ “My little dogs ... heartbeats at my feet.” ― Edith Wharton -

03-02-2008, 05:53 PM	#8
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03-02-2008, 02:45 PM	#1
shelbys_mom YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Corpus Christi TX Posts: 265	stinky question? My pup stinks after only 3 days. Why. I keep his areaa clean constantly and even wipe him after he does #1 and #2. Any suggestions?

03-02-2008, 03:11 PM	#2
zcb YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tampa Posts: 509	Wish I had some words of advice for you, my little guy is known as "smelly belly". I too wipe his "parts" every day but he still has a pee odor. I found that it does help a bit if his tummy is shaved very close but I think the pee still gets on his legs. __________________ “My little dogs ... heartbeats at my feet.” ― Edith Wharton -

03-02-2008, 04:34 PM	#5
shelbys_mom YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Corpus Christi TX Posts: 265	Just a dull smell. Like wet dog. But I bathed him 2 days ago with baby shampoo, he smelled great for about 24 hours. I even blow dryed him.

03-02-2008, 07:18 PM	#9
Fender Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SC Posts: 43	smelly ears i have stinky ears. any ideas? we have trimmed the hair and used q tips __________________ Fender's Mom

03-03-2008, 09:25 AM	#12
shelbys_mom YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Corpus Christi TX Posts: 265	science diet puppy bites

03-03-2008, 10:26 AM	#13
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	In my opinion, Science Diet is a poor quality food. I do know that food can effect how your dog smells. I would start by putting him on a quality dog food. If you are interested we would be glad to give you some better choices.

03-03-2008, 10:44 AM	#14
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	A stinky puppy can mean many things, but are most often related to what they are eating or bacteria. I'd change his diet for sure, and get a really good pet shampoo, and make sure he's rinsed extremely well and then use a good conditioner. You can mix the conditioner with hot oil such as VO5.

03-03-2008, 12:05 PM	#15
shelbys_mom YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Corpus Christi TX Posts: 265	I ordered a bag of Artemis puppy food and Ive been using baby shampoo on him since Im affraid he is too young for minksheen which is what I want to eventually order for him. What is a good conditioner to use on him since he is only 7 weeks old?