Still need help, maybe i was in the wrong forum
 

Got a 3yr. old rescue yorkie. She smells just awful. Have taken her to the vet several times. First, ear infection, antibiotics, medicated shampoo, second, skin scraping, antibiotics another medicated shampoo, took back again and said that perhaps it was allergy, said I am done with you, you're robbing my pocketbook dry. This has been all in a three week period. Went to Pet Health Food store and they suggested that I take her off of all grains, which I have gradually done, she still smells. Giving her only the finest quality non-grain food. Started her on herbal drops of Azmira yeast & fungal, have been on this for two weeks. Nothing. Tried Selsun Blue . . . . does anybody have anything else I can do, I can't stand the smell. Have searched the internet until I'm green, suggest apple cider vinegar, yogurt, I don't know. Don't know if we can keep her with this odor, it's worse than you think, especially when someone walks into your house and notices it. She smells, scratches, her skin is red . . . .
HELP SOMEONE.

Has the vet determined a medical reason for the smell? I haven't encountered anything like this I guess. Maybe you should try a different shampoo? Perhaps a dehumidifier?

Your girl needs to see a veterinary dermatologist at a specialty hospital as soon as possible. If he skin is red, she probably has an infection. There could be yeast, etc. They should be able to help and get her more comfortable.

:thumbup: exactly. instead of wasting money at a regular vet go see a specialist who deals with skin issues every day. get your records from the regular vet to take with you so no repeat tests have to be done.

this little yorkie needs you to help her. do not get rid of her because of a medical problem. no one likes to be stinky and feel like crap all the time.

Doggie Dermatologist!

Hi:) Sorry you're having such trouble finding out what's going on with your rescue pup:( I will say though (and please don't get mad at me for this) I checked the other threads you started about this (think I saw 5?)only because it sounded really familiar to me (I didn't look through them all but I'm pretty sure I commented on one of them) and it seems you did get a bunch of advise. :confused:

I personaly (if I recall correctly) suggested that you should try experimenting with limited ingredient holistic foods with the protien source being something out of the ordinary (like venison or duck for example), have you tried that?

I know it's very frustrating when you spend a ton of money at a vet and they can't give you answer, but I'd also suggest you try a different vet. Not all vets are great and some of them can miss something that another one will find right away. Your other option (although I understand it's expensive) is looking for a veterinary dermatologist. They will give you a definate answer and if they do suspect a food allergy, they can direct you in how to preceed (it's all about process of illimination and can take a long time to discover the culprit).

Again, not trying to sound mean, but you've gotten a good amount of solid advise here, have you tried anything else? I'm not sure what you're looking for by posting alot of threads about the same thing since Feb., no one's going to have a miracle answer for you, but we have given suggestions, what have you tried and how did it go? Like I said, if you're frustrated here and don't like our suggestions, try a different veterinarian or a specialist.

Good luck:)

I know I sound like a broken record, but I have tried everything that everyone has suggested. Holistic, grain-free, antibiotics, shampoos, yogurt, haven't tried the apple-cider vinegar. Guess I can start all over again with the dermatology vet, had just wanted to get a pet that could be part of our home. Hadn't planned on being a caregiver. I know you all will be upset with me for saying this, but it has been very disturbing, as we are older and wanted a companion to snuggle and walk with, not having to give a bath every day.

Unfortunately there are many special needs pups. I think all of us who have one wish it could be different, but it just happens.

She needs to see a dermatologist. There is really no way around it. Hopefully they will take the records from your vet instead of running all tests again. They are highly trained in dealing with this sort of thing.

When you take on a pet you take them on for better or worse and you agree to care for them. Yes, they give us so much, but we HAVE to be their caregivers, they cannot take care of themselves. I have driven all over the state, spending whole weekends in unknown cities just to visit vets with my youngest. If you keep running into dead ends with the same vet, you need to find another vet, find a specialist, find someone who will help you. Find a big time specialty vet hospital, they will send you from vet to vet, doing test after test, and not let you leave for hours or days until they find an answer.

Wow. Pretty harsh there. She is a 3 year old rescue, im sure she has been thru a lot. She needs you to keep trying to get her better, if you give her up who knows where she will end up.


Its only a smell, its not the end of the world.

Im confused, you have posted here in 02/11 with her skin issues, from 02~04 and she is still not treated? Sounds like you need to go to a specialist, no dog should be having those issues for 2 months.

I have tried the holistic approach with the food, as well as the Azmira yeast & fungal herbal drops, which I give her twice a day. I've tried it all, maybe I just didn't mention each and every one. Nothing has worked, thus far.

She needs to see a dermatologist..

If only you knew, it is more than just a smell, everyone can smell her from three feet away. Guess you have to be there, we have had several dogs in the past, I have never had anything like this.

Please dont give up! She needs you!

Describe the smell....


My pnut has a smell its a frito smell! If your stick your nose in his crate it smells like you left a bag of fritos in there!

It is definitely not like a "frito", it is a distasteful smell and it is all over her body. I gave her a bath yesterday and she reeks again today. I am not abusing her or anything like that, I am just looking for someone who has encountered this in the past, and not finding too many that have.

Unfortunately with any dog, especially a rescue, you're going to run into problems. Just like if you have children you can't pick in chose if one has asthma, or another has allergies to peanuts. Fortunately for children, you can't simply just "send them back." However, pets aren't that lucky, hence the reason for rescues like the baby girl you have.

Like the other posters on here, it's going to be me this time that sounds like the broken record. You need to get her to a dermatologist asap. If your child was itching, stinky, and down right uncomfortable, you'd hopefully do the same thing.

I'm sure, as the other posters told you, this isn't fair to do to your baby. She's miserable. And that "cudddler" that you wanted, I'm sure you'll have her as long as you take the proactive steps to get her there.

It's obvious that humans have failed this little baby in the past, don't be like the rest. Have enough patience to do right by this little one and get her the medical attention she needs.

It will pay off in the end, and you will have the cuddle baby you want.:animal-pa

I have seen many smelly skin infection dogs and i know that you cannot expect them to be cured in such a small amount of time, especially since you don't even know what's wrong with her.

Food allergy trials are done over MONTHS not days or weeks. You have to pick a good food and stick with it for at least 3 months to ensure the results you are getting are from the food you are currently feeding and not crap that is left in her system from previous foods. To ensure you get correct results with a food trial you need to be giving her that specific food ONLY. no treats, no people food, no other dog food, basically nothing goes in her mouth but that food unless its a medication that the vet told you to give.

Medicated baths, antibiotics, ear meds, etc.... all take time to work. You are jumping all over the place with things to try to get rid of the smell but you are not seriously treating the problem.

I'm not surprised nothing you have done has worked yet. You aren't giving it a chance. You have to do one thing at a time so you can determine what is causing the problem and what fixes it. Giving a bunch of treatments at the same time or one right after the other will not help.

Take the poor dog to a dermatologist asap and follow their directions to a T.

Please think of how the dog must feel. The smell may be a nuisance to you, but this is a living being who is suffering and needs your help.

A canine dermatologist will likely solve the problem quickly.

Hmm. The other Vets can't figure it out, esp with all the treatments you have tried, so its time to take her to a dermatologist, to get her better! I would hate to see my baby all itchy and unhappy. Research some dermatologist vets in your area and find a good one you like, go from there. Please try to get her better, i know you are frustrated, but again if u dont help her, who will? She will get better!!

:thumbup::thumbup: I wrote "solve the problem quickly," but I meant relatively...not overnight...the sooner you go to the dermatologist, the sooner your girl will be on the road to recovery and smelling good.

You may say what you want, however, I have exhausted everything that has come in my path to get her well. I will try to find a dermatologist in my area, was trying to find something that would help her besides giving her a bunch of drugs that don't work and then try something else, which we have done with the vets past. I'm ending my conversation with this issue, as I feel that you are not helping me with issues incurred with pets that you have had, as I thought someone may have had a dog with the same symptoms, but moral issues. Bye

Wow,

It seems you tried a lot of the treatments people gave you, the last option would be to take her to a specialist. You have posted,( like I said) all this in Feb and your girl is still having the same issues...Would you want to be that itchy for 2 months?? No you would go to a Dr or specialist and get yourself better.

This.

My dog is on a certain drug that had caused a smell for several weeks. It isn't fun, but we do what we have to do... And yes, we could smell it from 2 or 3 feet away.. It's gross. We still wouldn't trade her for the world.

If she is itchy and her skin is red, she has to be very uncomfortable. I don't think your regular vet can do anything else for her nor can a holistic vet.

The suggestions that have been given, once again, are for you to see a dermatologist.
And if you haven't seen one yet, how can you assume that a dermatologist will suggest drugs? It could be something as simple as her having an allergy to the detergent you use. However, it's only a dermatologist that can figure that out.
It's obvious by the quick responses from members that we do in fact want to give you advice, and since it seems no one else has experienced this to your apparent extreme, we're doing our best to give you the best advice IMO. And that is, once again, to go to a dermatologist.

If you're looking for a quick fix to this problem, you're not going to find it on here. This is a medical condition that only a specialist can take care of.

It's fine if you get ticked off at me on here, but do right by your baby.
Please keep us updated if you can.

WOW, that's some statement. Every one here has been kind in telling you what needs to be done. You get upset because no one can help you. Did you ever think no one else may have encounter this type of problem?? This seems to be beyond the scope of a regular Vet and now she needs to see a Specialist in the area she is having a problem with.
You say you didn't intend to be caregiver?? WOW now that's harsh. These babies depend on us for everything.
WE all are caregivers for are babies.

This is so sad, makes me want to cry :( When I adopted my first girl, I have to admit, I was sooo ignorant. I knew absolutely nothing about anything, though I had grown up with dogs all my life, my mom took care of everything, so I didn't have to.

When I adopted Nini, I thought it would all be fun, I wasn't counting on being a 'caregiver' per say either, but in the mist of my ignorance, I knew she wasn't a doll and there would be some 'caregiving' somewhere because she was a living, breathing and feeling being.

I have had my challenges being a newbie Yorkie mom, but my love for my fur-kids have seen me through all of it. And the thought of someone quitting on a baby just because the baby is sick, is upsetting.

You said you're older and I wonder...what were you thinking when you adopted this poor angel? Were you ONLY thinking about YOU?

It's so sad that people see these innocent dogs as toys who shouldn't have the slightest problem because then they don't fit in their perfect little world. How selfish of you :mad:

Yep, I knew this thread was going to take a turn for the worst on the OP's part as soon as I read it and checked and saw that this issue has been going on since Feb. and the same question thread started 5 times. OP has already been told all of this in the other threads:confused: Idk what some people expect to hear. I pray she gets help for the dog and doesn't stick him in a shelter:(

(sigh) I hope her baby gets better, that is horrible to be that itchy and red for 2 months, I feel so sad for the poor yorkie. I dont understand if she has tried to get the dog better, why would you just give up, all that time and money you put into a dog to just stop, is beyond me. I would never give up on Pnut much less a dog that I adopted and needed my help!

your dog probably has demodex or sarcoptic mange or severe infections filled with yeast. Yeast will give off a horrible unbearable smell, but the only way to heal the infection IS to give medicated baths daily and to be on antibiotics and to use an allergy food and to continue to do testing and skin scrapes to determine the cause and months and months and months of treatment to get rid of whatever fungus or parasite is causing the skin irritations and the smell.

if you didn't want all of this you should never have taken that poor baby into your home. rescuing a dog isn't always easy or cheap and it's always always a lot of learning and hard work to rehab them from whatever s**t their previous owners put them through. if you cannot take care of her and make her skin problems treated then you really should get her back to the rescue so they can find her a better suited home that is willing to put in the money, time and work for caring and treating her. it's not her fault she smells and it's not fair to her for you to have brought her into your life if you don't have the time and energy to give her all your love and care.