[nagdu] Doggy B.O.

Mon Feb 27 15:20:15 UTC 2012

Just to add to the chorus of voices via story:

A few weeks back, I noticed an unusually strong odor coming from Bailey's inguinal area (around the groin/back end). Because I groom Bailey on a daily basis, I thought that it must be a skin problem. It turns out that it was. Bailey is also a German shepherd (who has now surpassed the 80 pound mark, but in a healthy way), so he comes with all the idiosyncrasies of a shepherd. If the dog is regularly groomed, bathed occasionally, and doesn't come into contact with large amounts of filth on a daily basis, then it is almost certainly a skin condition--especially as Mark's dog is also a shepherd--they are known for their sensitivities. Just to note another similarity between Bailey and Mark's dog: Bailey also had some strange eating behaviors shortly after training (some of you may remember)--however, they worked themselves out and he is a much happier puppy, a puppy who is now due for his morning dosage of antibiotic.
So, moral of this story kids--take the dog to the vet--if grooming and bathing are done properly, then I would be surprised if it weren't a skin problem.
On a further further point, some dogs can develop severe flea allergies--so make sure that, despite the time of year, you keep on top of the administration of the flea medication.
Sincerely,
Robert Hooper
Hooper.90 at buckeyemail.osu.edu
The Ohio State University
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Columbus, Ohio 43210
(740) 856-8195

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Larry D. Keeler
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 8:24 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Doggy B.O.

Not a job I want to do myself!  That' the whole meaning of funky!  Squeezing out those glands!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Julie J." <julielj at neb.rr.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 8:06 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Doggy B.O.

> Mark,
>
> I think the vet is a good idea.  The smell plus a lot of licking could 
> point to an anal gland issue.  Generally it's a minor thing, but 5 
> minutes at the vet will have it sorted out.
> Good luck!
> Julie
> On 2/26/2012 11:47 PM, Mark J. Cadigan wrote:
>> Juanita,
>>
>> The smell is concentrated in the end opposite the ears. However, I 
>> will ask the vet.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Mark
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Juanita Herrera" 
>> <juanitaherrera1991 at gmail.com>
>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 12:43 AM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Doggy B.O.
>>
>>
>>> Yes, I believe most dogs lick themselves, but it's to clean 
>>> themselves up. My dog does it too. It could be the subway, but it 
>>> never hurts to check with the vet. My dog had a weird smell as well, 
>>> and I took her to the vet. Sure enough, she had an ear infection. 
>>> Hope you can figure out what it is soon because no one likes having a smelly dog. Lol!
>>> Juanita
>>>
>>> On 2/26/12, Mark J. Cadigan <kramc11 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Juanita,
>>>>
>>>> Thank you for your advice. I will ask. Thanks. He mostly smells 
>>>> like he got splashed when doing his business. I think this is the 
>>>> issue more than anything else. He also licks his bottom after doing 
>>>> a #2. this can't possibly be good for the smell factor. Another 
>>>> contributory cause is the subway.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Mark
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Juanita Herrera" <juanitaherrera1991 at gmail.com>
>>>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 12:34 AM
>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Doggy B.O.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Then you might want to check with the vet. Having a body odor is 
>>>>> not normal especially if his bath was not too long ago. There 
>>>>> could be a possible ear infection or a skin infection.
>>>>>
>>>>> On 2/26/12, Mark J. Cadigan <kramc11 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>> Juanita,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I do groom him every day. I also have a grooming spray called 
>>>>>> "buddy spray"
>>>>>> however, he still has a funk about him. The shampoo I use on him 
>>>>>> is an all natural oatmeal based moisturizing stuff especially 
>>>>>> made for dogs.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>  Thanks,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Mark
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>> From: "Juanita Herrera" <juanitaherrera1991 at gmail.com>
>>>>>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>>>>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 12:23 AM
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Doggy B.O.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Marc,
>>>>>>> I don't think batheing your dog so often is a great idea. It 
>>>>>>> dries their skin out, and then creates dandruff. Grooming your 
>>>>>>> dog regularly is a good idea. I was told to groom my dog every 
>>>>>>> day, and I do so.
>>>>>>> It
>>>>>>> helps control the smell because as you are grooming the dog you 
>>>>>>> are getting rid of the dead hair and dust particles that may be 
>>>>>>> trapped in its coat. However, there are moisturizing 
>>>>>>> conditioners made especially for dogs. You could spray the 
>>>>>>> conditioner on it's coat, and it gives the dog a fresh smell 
>>>>>>> between showers. Good luck!
>>>>>>> Juanita And Anise
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 2/26/12, Mark J. Cadigan <kramc11 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>> Doggy B.O.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> My dog seems to have some body odor to him. Can anyone suggest 
>>>>>>>> a non-toxic preferably all natural deodorizing spray.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> As a side note, I gave him a bath last Sunday, and I will be 
>>>>>>>> taking him to get a bath next week as well.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Mark and his "big smelly dog"
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
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