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What to do if your dog smells bad

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Anna Lee
Dogs with heavy body odor can be treated by bathing the dog regularly, cleaning and disinfecting the dog's supplies regularly, and paying attention to a light diet. First of all, it is recommended to bathe the dog regularly, generally once every 7-15 days, which can deodorize and inhibit bacteria. Secondly, the dog’s kennel, toys, clothes and other supplies need to be cleaned and disinfected regularly to keep the kennel dry and clean. Finally, you need to give your dog a light diet and do not feed food with high oil and salt content.

1. Bath your dog regularly

Dogs with heavy body odor are generally the smell emitted by their bodies, so owners can remove the odor by bathing their dogs regularly. Usually it can be washed 1-2 times a week when the summer is hot, and 1-2 times a month when the winter is cold. It should be noted that when bathing the dog, you need to choose a pet-specific shower gel, and the hair needs to be wiped off in time after bathing. Blow dry to avoid catching a cold or causing pathogens to cause skin diseases.

2. Clean and disinfect the dog’s supplies regularly

In addition to the dog itself, its daily necessities will also be contaminated with odor, such as kennels, toys, clothes, etc. . Therefore, owners need to clean and disinfect their dog's supplies regularly and keep the dog's kennel dry and clean, so that no bacteria and dirt will remain, thereby reducing the dog's body being contaminated with odor.

3. Pay attention to a light diet

Dog bad breath can sometimes be mistaken for body odor by owners, so owners should also pay attention to their dogs’ oral problems, and it is best to give their dogs a light diet. In terms of diet, replace the dog food with high oil and salt content into natural and healthy natural food, so that the dog can develop light eating habits, and buy a pet-specific mouthwash or toothpaste for the dog to clean the dog's teeth every day.

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