Stinky!

OEB

Hey again, guys. My bulldog is now about 11 or 12 weeks old, and things are going pretty smoothly. He's almost potty trained, etc. One major problem I'm having is that he stinks! He smells like feet. I have been bathing him in Bio Guard, and bathed him just yesterday, but today he already stinks again. When you pet him the smell gets on your hands, and I can smell it on my carpet. My living room smells like dog and feet.

I'm borrowing a carpet cleaner from a friend and am going to clean it really well, but I'm wondering if there's anything I can do to help keep him from stinking so bad. My Boxer didn't smell bad except when she got outside and got into something. I don't know if this is worse with certain breeds, or what. (He is an Olde English Bulldogge.) He's not going out and rolling in anything; he's inside 95% of the time. I take him out for walks and to use the bathroom. I know it's not good to bathe them very often, so I definitely can't do that every time he starts smelling funky.

Anyone have suggestions??

kmes

Hmmm.... Maybe some doggy cologne or deodorizer? You can buy sprays, wipes, and powders.
I have a very light spray that I use occasionally (normally when my in-laws visit). It works pretty well. They smell nice and fresh for about a day.
You would need to do a bit of research or ask around to see what would be best for regular use.

My Dog Sam

If it's not some health issue, then you might try a different shampoo. I really like Pure and Sure Puppy Shampoo from TrueBlue. It's all natural, no chemicals, and it leaves the dog smelling great.

Dog Shrink

First thing I would do is rule out any type of yeast issues. Bulldogs are prone to excessive yeast issues because of all the folds, and yeast smells like fritos and feet IMO. Ask your vet for a good topical shampoo for yeast-y dogs as a preventative measure. If you rule out yeast, then my second thought would be seborrhea. Again something bullies are prone to. The skin produces excessive oils (sebum I believe it is), and well oily dogs tend to stink (just ask any lab owner) , not as bad as yeast-y dogs but it progresses worse. Seborrhea will poduce dry scaly patches of skin that looks like shingles if it isn't properly treated and secondary skin infections can happen requiring antibiotics. Minor cases of seborrhea can usually be controlled with a good sulfa/tar shampoo. Nothing too pricy, and you can get anywhere so don't be afraid of buying on line if the stuff your vet recommends is more than $12.00 U.S a bottle. I wouldn't sugest a doggie cologne until you rule out all possible medical reasons he may be excessvely stinky first.

So bottom line... if he stinks bad enough for you to feel that he needs bathed every week to10 days then I think you need a vet to rule on those possible causes, then proceed with what he suggests if it sounds logical.

kmes

Good point about ruling out skin infections and anyther medical cause!

Dog Shrink

Thank you Having had a very skin issue laiden lab/blue tick mix (he was my first love...) I learned VERY fast in how to detect it fast and treat it before it blew up with out having to run to the vet every time there ws a flair up. His biggest issue was seasonal hot spots on the sides of his neck/cheek that would fester from nothing to half his face over night.

Bullie breeds have a special place in my heart... who can't help but love a bully smooshy face?? I can't resist, but again HUGE skin issues. One thing you may see is a tell tale sign of excessive yeast presence is reddeing in the web between the toes, excessively red tear stains, red corners of the mouth and possibly the ear base. This is usually red yeast which is the most common form of yeast infection associated with allergic reaction. Dog has allergic reaction, body produces more yeast because of subsequent antibiotics stupid vets run to, antibiotics supress the immune system triggering yeast production into over drive, throwing off the body's natural PH and producing the deeper red staining.

Wow that's a mouthful Now if there is not a lot of red staining but still the dog smells dreadful and has maybe a freckled (either red or black-ish brown. Almost looks like stipling) look to his skin... yeast patches. Usually can be found in arm pits, groin folds, face folds, anywhere that stays damp and moist.

In bullies personally (esp. the really wrinkled ones) I think you need a lower fat content diet because too many fats/lipids in the food means too many oils on the skin surface, and the oily skin provides the perfect starting point for all kinds of skin issues, yeast being just 1 of them (and the most common). I wouldn't feed an OEB a diet of more than 15% fat at the most.

pawzaddict

I was going to say make sure there is no yeast infection due to the folds of the skin That would be the first step IMO

Dawnben

I have a foxhound and they typically always have a doggie smell to them. I use a vinegar rinse after I wash him that helps put the PH back in the skin and keeps bacteria from growing. Check the ears they also have yeast problems If it is the ears clean well and keep dry every week with dog ear powder, its just boric acid and that keeps the ears from growing bacteria. You can also use the vinegar for cleaning the ears you mix 1/3 cup of apple cider vinegar with 3/4 cup of water put in a jar and keep for ears. Dip cotton ball in jar and wash ears.

tankstar

Are you cleaning his rolls every day? have you ruled out a medical problem? what do you feed? that could also cause problems.