Some dogs just love to smell really bad. They will seek out
the most disgusting source of smell like dead fish, dead
toads, swamp water, manure or anything that is decaying.
They think it is heavenly to roll in it until they smell
worse than the local sewer plant. While they think it is
glorious their owners are not quite as enthusiastic. They
have to take time out of their busy schedules to bath their
dog or take them to a pet groomer and that can be very
costly. Even after bathing them, the smell may still be
there.
So why do dogs love to smell so bad? Experts believe that
dogs may do this in an effort to disguise their own smell.
They are not sure why dogs would want to do this though.
Perhaps it goes back to the days when they had to hunt for
their own food. They would have a much better chance of
capturing whatever they were stalking for dinner if their
prey couldn't smell them. Makes sense I guess. Another
theory is that they may be trying to hide their scent from
predators who may be stalking them for dinner. Then again,
maybe dogs just love the feel of rolling in something
obnoxious. Nobody knows for sure and until our dogs learn
to talk, I guess we never will.
So how do dog owners deal with this? Well apart from
keeping them away from any source of smell and that may not
be easy if you live near a forest or a river etc, the
quickest and easiest way is to simply give them a good
bath. Make sure you use a shampoo that is designed for
dogs. Using human shampoos is not the best way to go as it
can strip the dog's coat of its natural oils which in turn
can leave their skin open to rashes and infections.
Essential oils can be really beneficial in restoring
natural oils to their coat and if you use the right oils
they can clear up any rashes and infections. If after
bathing your dog you can still smell the odor try spraying
him with a blend of essential oils. Here's one you might
like to try, put 10 drops of geranium, 10 drops of lavender
and 6 drops of lemon into a 1oz (approx 30ml) spray bottle
then fill with water. Spray this over him making sure you
hold the bottle around 10 inches (25.4cm) from his coat
avoiding his head and eyes. He'll smell gorgeous.
If your dog keeps rolling in stinky things it might be a
good idea to take him to a pet groomer and have his coat
clipped so that it will at least be easier to bath him and
quicker for him to dry. Your dog will be happier in the
summer months with a shorter coat anyway.
If after you have bathed your dog and/or sprayed his coat
with essential oils he still smells bad then it might be
time to take him to a vet for a check up. Sometimes dogs
can smell from having dental problems like gingivitis. The
smell can be so bad it can be smelt right through the
house. Bad breath can also be from much more serious
conditions like diabetes or kidney failure. The smell may
well be coming from his other end as dogs have anal sacs
that can become impacted and infected. This can smell
extremely bad. So again, if bathing and spraying essential
oils don't eliminate the smell get your dog to the vet as
soon as possible so he can be treated.
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Tracey Peapell is a believer in the power of Aromatherapy
for humans and animals alike. She is the author of
Aromatherapy For Dogs. To find out more about the benefits
of using Aromatherapy for your dogs health and happiness
visit http://www.aromatherapy4dogs.com
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