Dog owners all know that dogs generally have body odor, so what should you do if your dog has body odor? The problem can be solved only by prescribing the right medicine.
1. The source of dog odor
First of all, the main source of dog odor is the sebum secreted by dogs. In order to protect the dog's skin, the dog's sweat glands secrete sebum instead of sweat. However, the sebum will produce oxidation reaction after contact with the air, which will cause some odors.
The second thing is that the smell of dogs anal glands is also relatively strong, which is also the main source of dog odor.
Third, the peculiar smell in the dog’s mouth also needs to be dealt with in time.
Fourth, dog’s ears will also smell bad. Under normal circumstances, there will be very little odor in the dog’s ears, but when the dog develops ear mites or otitis media, there will be some foul odor.
Fifth, dogs’ tear glands can also cause dogs to have body odor.
The above are basically the sources of dog’s body odor. Now that we know the source of dog’s odor, we can prescribe the right medicine and try to reduce the dog’s body odor according to the situation of the dog.
2. How to solve the dog’s body odor
1. Regular care
According to the above sources of dog body odor, if you want to reduce the dog’s body odor, you must provide good care for the dog. Bathe the dog regularly, express the anal glands, clean the mouth, wash the ears, and wipe the eyes.
Take regular baths: If you want to reduce dog body odor, it is recommended that owners bathe their dogs once a week, so as to reduce body odor. The shower gel used for bathing must be made specifically for dogs.
Squeeze the anal glands: When you find that your dog likes to rub the floor with its butt, it is reminding you to clean the anal glands.
Clean the mouth: The dog's mouth is also a place that emits odor. Brush its teeth at least 2-3 times a week. It is recommended that you prepare some large bones such as pigs, cattle and sheep, or teething snacks with moderate hardness for the dog to chew, which can also help clean the teeth.
Ear cleaning: Every 1-2 weeks, use pet-specific ear drops to drop into the dog's ears and rub them gently for a few times. The dog will naturally shake its ears and throw out the dirt, which can reduce the occurrence of ear mites and reduce body odor.
Wipe the eyes: wipes the dog's eyes every day to keep the eyes clean, which can avoid tear stains and reduce body odor.
2. Improve diet
There are many reasons for dog body odor. The main reason is that dogs have poor intestinal digestion and are prone to farting, bad breath, anal gland odor and other problems. Therefore, dogs will stink from the inside out. Pet owners can adjust the dog's diet structure and supplement it with more dietary fiber . You can choose a dog food with high absorption rate for the staple food.
3. Daily cleaning work
In addition to paying attention to the hygiene of the dog itself, the dog's utensils must also be cleaned and disinfected regularly. The kennel needs to be disinfected by ultraviolet rays from the sun every week, at least 1-2 times. In addition, daily cleaning work at home should also be done well. It is best to clean the room twice a week with a vacuum cleaner . Of course, the larger the dog is, the more hair it sheds, and the more frequent the cleaning is.
If your dog prefers to lie on the sofa at home, it is best to put a sofa cover on it and clean and disinfect the sofa cover regularly.
In addition, if there is a dog odor on the floor, you can use baking soda and add water to rinse and wipe it frequently. Especially in places where dogs like to stay, you can wipe it several times.
Conclusion: Does your dog smell bad? How do you usually take care of it?
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