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Dr. Harold Davis D.V.M. - MT WEST ANIMAL HOSPITAL
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Pet smells
So there you are sitting in your yard, watching your dog frolicking to and fro when all of the sudden he stops, drops and rolls. Of course he comes over to you for some affection and you realize by the smell that he has just rolled in something you'd prefer he hadn't.
There are reasons a dog might do this, some dating back to a pack mentality but you just don't want your dog smelling like the pack. The best thing is to try to change the behavior by telling him "No!" and distracting him from the action.
But if you don't get him to stop quickly enough, give your dog a bath immediately. Use a brush during the shampoo phase and work out the smell. Use of a citronella shampoo is great at getting out undesirable smells.
If you can't bathe your dog right away, sprinkle some baking soda on the spot, rub it in and then brush it out. Baking soda will absorb the odor.
There are also some great neutralizing products available from your vet or from a pet store.
You may not be able to stop him from behaving like he's part of a pack of wild animals but you might be able to get rid of the wild animal smell. |
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