Anal glands
Posted By: Patti on 2007-09-25
In Reply to: Old dog getting stinky - even the day after a bath! (nm) - Any remedies?
Sometimes on he older dogs, and dasch's and poodles especially, the anal glands need to be expressed and cleaned, the smell could be that they are dripping out that awful smell. Also check ears as with droopy ears they do not get the air in there and sometimes get awful ear infections that smell very bad also. Used to work for a vet. If he/she licks a lot at their hind end or scoots on the floor, could be a sign of anal glands. Also if they shake their head a lot, could be an ear infection. Either one is quite smelly. Take them to either a vet to be expressed or pay for a bath by a bather and ask if they express anal glands. They will also check their ears out. Good luck. Patti
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