QuestionMy female Yellow Lab has developed a very strong odour (I cannot place what the smell is 'like', sometimes acrid and other times just foul). She is 2 1/2 years old, up to date on all shots and is spayed. At first, I thought it was the result of her running into a swamp ... I gave her a very thorough bath using very gentle (all natural) dog shampoo. The smell seemed to go away but then returned. Subsequently, she has 'rolled' in a number of malodorous 'things' (dead fish on the beach, a dead & rotting porcuping); each time I have given her a thorough bath, checked her skin etc. The odor remains. I have attempted to isolate the area from which the odor emanates. Within the last week, I have witnessed her 'scooting' once and that she is sensitive on the rear haunches near the anus. Disgusting as it sounds, I attempted to smell around that area to determine if that was where the smell was emanating (thinking it might be the anal glands / require expressing). I am at a loss ... I will be taking her to the vet, next week, when we are back at home (currently at a cottage) ... but was hoping you might have some ideas or suggestions to help with isolating the source of this acrid / foul odor (and when it is present it is very strong).
Thank you very much
Deanna
AnswerHi Deanna, Sounds like a combo? Yeast and or/ Anal gland infection:
SEE my posts here: Hope they help you....
Thanks for your question!
Odor problem in dog:
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Alternative-Medicine-Pets-3721/2009/3/American-Bulldo...
Anal Gland odor / increase fiber
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Alternative-Medicine-Pets-3721/2009/10/anal-gland-iss...