[nagdu] Doggy B.O.

Mon Feb 27 13:23:50 UTC 2012

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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