Sources of dog odor

The sources of dog odor come from the mouth, ears, skin, and anus. There are calculus, periodontal disease, or abnormalities in the upper gastrointestinal tract in the mouth. In uremia, dogs will have bad breath. If the ears are inflamed, there will be a bad smell; if the skin is diseased, there will be a bad smell. The perianal glands on both sides of the anus often squeeze out fishy-smelling secretions during excretion. Unlike humans, dogs rely on their fur for protection. Its sebaceous glands secrete a kind of oil, which is a protective film to prevent the invasion of foreign pathogens. It’s just that this kind of oil naturally has a bit of a fishy smell, which is unbearable.

Dog washing supplies

When bathing your dog, you should use dog-specific shampoo, not human shampoo. Dog's skin is alkaline, with a pH value of 7.5. Human female skin is acidic, with a pH value of 5.5. Male skin is slightly acidic, with a pH value of 6.5. Baby skin is neutral, with a pH value of 7.2. Therefore, you should choose dog-specific shampoo when bathing your dog. In addition to pet-specific shampoo, you can also choose baby shampoo with mild ingredients.

Dry cleaning can be done in the bath

In fact, in addition to wet cleaning, dogs can also be dry cleaned, but dry cleaning is only suitable for dogs that are not too dirty. Dry cleaning agent is a kind of powder that can remove excess oil from fur and make the color of fur more vivid. When using, sprinkle the dry cleaning powder into the dog's hair and comb it with a comb.