I have a 7 year old Pit Bull. He has a terrible odor coming from his skin. We bathe him often and have tried so many different soaps. He confines himself in small areas and cries all day. He constantly is itching and biting until he bleeds. Do you recommend a special soap we could try or do you think this could possibly be allergies? Help please!
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My sister's dog had allergies and eczema. Her skin also gave off an unpleasant odor. She had special cream prescribed by the vet. You cannot get those creams on your own, so I think a visit to the vet is warranted.
Most likely he has a yeast infection on his skin. He probably needs to see the vet for a prescription.
I, also, think a trip to the vet is the way to go. But until then, try a grain free food/diet (wet or dry) and Happy Jack Itch No More shampoo.
Sounds very much like yeast fungus and or ear fungus. Probiotics help, also apple cider vinegar and water rinse poured over him after a bath. There is a special shampoo you can get that works on fungus called Malaseb. I had this issue with my spaniel. I put him on a grain free dog food, fed him yogurt daily, gave him probiotics and used the acv rinse after the Malaseb shampoo. It was a lot of work but saved him from steroids.
If it is yeast or fungus, you have to put him on a low-carb diet to really get it to go away. Yeast and fungus feed on sugar from carbs and you have to cut off the source. Put the dog on a high protein food with no grains at least until the other things you are doing to clear up the yeast work.
He could have a UTI. I know that sounds weird, but my dog had this terrible odor coming from her for awhile. I assumed it was from swimming in our pond...even after baths. But turned out she had a UTI.
I don't have a remedy for you (yet) but I have reason to believe it could be allergies...I also have a pit who I adopted a few months back and she's been itchy ever since. She scratched so much she got a staph infection and the doctor told me it's likely from itchiness with allergies. The meds worked for a while but before she finished them, the allergies and itching came back. I noticed her eyes get red and puffy, she sneezes sometimes and now her breathing is clogged up also (like allergies).
I had three litters of AMerican Bullies. THe BEST is to :
1. Dry grain free dog food only
2. Bath in clean water, rinse and rinse again.
3. Walmart sells antifungul and antibacterial shampoo. USE IT. Twice a week.
4. NO SNACKS. ONLY whITE BONES NO BROWN ONES.
5. CLEAN BEDDING ONce a week in NO perfume washing soap
6. CLEAN bowls daily, use low grade NO perfume dish soap RINSE WELL IN CLEAN WAter
Can I mix baking soda and vinegar together i to bathe the dog with
An allergy injection by an animal dermatologist that works well is Cytopoint given once a month
try coconut oil on his skin. i've just tried it on my bullboxer for her stinky sore paws, and it worked really well. plus, they use it at Battersea Animal Rescue. Non toxic too. I also give my dog about two tablespoons of greek yogourt with active cultures every morning (thinking it's yeast that smells).
It is absolutely allergies, probably to his food. Change to a grain free food, make sure protein is first ingredient.
My dog done that too! It's allergies
You should try 4 Legger shampoo
When I got my dog he was nine years old and had a skin condition ( itching himself constantly). I put him on a grain-free diet, I also found this company named 4 Legger that sells certified USDA organic shampoo, the one that I use is aloe vera and lemongrass. I also found this other company named Wondercide, the products that I use from them is natural and organic deodorizing spray it has no artificial colors, fragrances or alcohol in it ( it has healing properties) and through Wondercide I use this product called bentonite clay (when you have time read the benefits of bentonite clay). What I like about these companies is that you can buy sample sizes. It took about four months for him to fully heal but he is doing great now. I do have to mention that I did take him to the vet in the beginning but I was uncomfortable always putting him on antibiotics. I hope this helps!
go see your veterinarian and ask him to put your dog on
Apoquel; it is great for severe itching etc.
it is by prescription only and 42-16mg tablets cost $96.00.
hope you can swing it and good luck!
Apoquel is expensive and didn't work for my dog. She still itches. Also tried the newer shot that was $58 and didn't do a thing. Still fighting the issue. Now trying the medicated shampoo from the vet.
He could be allergic to fleas. Sometimes all it takes is one bite. We give our dog Trifexis pills once a month. When she gets bitten, her whole body reacts.
Possibly change his food if you are not feeding a higher end brand currently. One with meat as the main ingredient is good...not corn. Also, coconut oil is great for dogs skin. You can run it on or give it to them in their food.
Possibly change his food if you are not feeding a higher end brand currently. One with meat as the main ingredient is good...not corn. Also, coconut oil is great for dogs skin. You can run it on or give it to them in their food.
My dog did that and i changed to grain free food and the problem went away.
Dont bath everyday its clearly making it worse. Use a shampoo with tea tree oil and aloe Vera and oatmeal to sooth the itching. Also you can dip the dog in vinager and water mix. Vinegar is a antibiotic that will help any open scabs and heal itching. You can spray an oatmeal coconut spray after if they vinegar smell lingers but it shouldnt. Leave the shampoo or vinegar for 10 mins then rinse. This should
Help.
Head over to earthclinic.com and type Ted's mange cure (It is all over the internet) (videos too). It works and it is very inexpensive. It will not hurt your pup at all.
I had this same problem and I feel bad my dogs suffered so long. I can not imagine itching so bad your willing to bring blood. It could drive anybody crazy. You use hydrogen peroxide 3% and 20 mule team borax. Bath as normal first and then soak your animal in this solution and let it air dry. Please help your poor pup. Please act quickly because your pup is suffering so bad and cant tell you. I saw a difference right away. People have spent thousands at the vet and no cure. THIS IS THE CURE. God Bless.
Have tried washing dawn and water and then when dry use zymox cream.. or try baking soda wash him with bendrayl. Sorry to hear and hope gets better our dog had issues and changed food and treats no grain in month so much better.. also look up dinoviote
Try Tineacide Antifungal Cream. 1/4 teaspoon rubbed thru his fur and that smell will disappear within an hour. No bath needed. You will be amazed. It took me a long time of trying everything under the sun to get rid of that rancid odor before I ran across this product.
Allergies, but more likely staph...he needs antibiotics. There are some common antibiotics like a clavamox combo if nothing else a culture should be done to determine what antibiotics is a match for that specific staph infection.
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