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Dog owners who live near a forest, beside a river, or on a farm will be quick to tell you that there is something about stinky, decaying, items that appeals to dogs. It does not appear to matter if it is black swamp water, dead fish, or a mound of slimy dung, if it reeks and can be rolled in, the dog is satisfied. While smelling like a walking barking sewer system is a dogs notion of heaven on earth, its owners are routinely less then keen. The odour radiating from their pet implies that they should take time out of their busy day to either take their pet to the pet groomer and have it washed, or they should bath their dog themselves. Even then there is no way that they can be sure that the offensive odor will wash out of the dog’s coat.

Dog experts believe that dogs roll in things like dead fish, road kill, and manure in an attempt to disguise themselves. What no-one know is why they consider it wise to camouflage their smell. It might be a reversion to the times when they hunted their dinner, if the prey could not smell them, they stood an improved chance of capturing a bite to eat. Another reason dogs might feel the need to hide their scent is protections. They might be trying to hide from potential predators or other packs of once feral dogs. Maybe stinking like a landfill made it easier to be accepted into another pack. Alternatively its possible that dogs roll in the stinkiest object they can find simply because it feels great. No-one truly knows for certain why dogs consider it wise to sniff.

The swiftest, most productive way to get rid of odour from your dog’s coat is to bathe your dog. Try to use a shampoo that is specifically designed for dogs. Human shampoos can strip the dogs coat of its natural oils, leaving the skin unprotected and open to rashes and infections. Dog shampoos are made to clean the dog’s coat, without stripping it of the natural oils. If the dogs stink is particularly powerful, like the perfume of a skunk, showering the dog in tomato juice is among the fastest methods to take away the smell.

If you have dog that consistently rolls in stinky, smelly items, you may want to consider taking him to a professional pet groomer and having his coat clipped. The shorter coat will be more comfortable for the dog during the hot summer months and while the shorter hair wont prevent your dog from rolling in the smelly items, the shorter coat will be easier for you to wash, and will dry faster.

If you have washed you dog and still notice a robust odour when it is in your presence the source of the smell won’t be the dog’s coat but a rather more serious health problem. When they have teeth problems they have breath the smells so foul you can smell it all though your complete house. Powerful breath odour can also indicate more heavy illnesses like kidney failure and diabetes. Dog’s are also susceptible to having anal sacs that become impacted and infected, and so highly stinky. If washing your dog does not seem to take care of the odor you will want to take your dog to your veterinarian and have the stinky problem officially diagnosed so that treatments can begin.

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