Dogs with unpleasant odors are unacceptable to people. What can parents with dogs do to solve the dilemma of dogs with body odor?

Studies have found that bad breath in dogs can lead to other body organ problems as well as stimulate the growth of tumors. Bad breath can cause the tissue in the pulp of the tooth to die, causing the root to loosen and the tooth to fall out. In severe cases, root canals and antibiotics may be the only solution. In addition to dental problems, bad breath can be caused by oral tumors in older dogs, electrocution of oral tissues in puppies due to chewing on electrical wires, diseases of the throat, nose, mouth and esophagus, and disorders of the liver and pancreas.

　　Another disease that causes bad breath is xerostomia. This disease is most common in breeds with wrinkled lips, such as the Spanish Long-Eared Pointer. The odor caused by xerostomia resembles “athlete’s foot” and is treated with antibiotics. By keeping the mouth and lips clean and dry, and by trimming the hair around the mouth and lips, the chances of lip infections can be greatly reduced. Dogs with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) have bad breath because their blood has a high concentration of urea, which is secreted in their saliva. The urea is broken down into ammonia (ammonia) in the mouth, causing bad breath.

             

Dog Body Odor – Odor from Skin

If a dog has a wound in the skin, it is common for it to emit an odor. However, wounds can expand due to infection by bacteria, most commonly staphylococcus. Allergies, hormonal problems, and endocrine disorders can cause a dog’s skin to develop an odor. Fleas that live on the dog’s skin are the source of the odor. Dogs may also scratch their skin because of itchiness, which can lead to more serious infections.

　　Another source of odor is that dogs lick their skin with their tongues for long periods of time, and their saliva can trap bacteria and dirt in their fur, causing the odor to emit.

Dog Body Odor – Fruit Odor from Ears

Canine ears that emit an odor are infected by bacteria or parasites. The ears can give off a sweet, fruity odor due to an infection with a type of yeast. Breeds with long ears are prone to these problems. Long ears can impede blood circulation and stain easily. Owners can clean their dog’s ears every two weeks with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol.