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Poodle Odor

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Date: 01/01/2006 Topics: Pets > Dogs > Grooming | Readers Request > Pets  
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I recently inherited a small poodle (20 lbs) when my dad passed away. I promised to care for the dog and I'm doing my best. The problem is the smell. We call it the POODLE ODOR! I have 3 small dogs and they are all house dogs and are bathed twice a week. The poodle smells the next day after his bath and I don't know what to do. I can't wash him every day.

It's not a pee or pooh smell, more like the smell of a dog that has not been washed in months. Are poodles naturally smellier than other dogs? I've thought about spraying him with diluted vinegar. I can't use anything to with too much perfume or strong smells because of my allergies. I appreciate any help you can give.

Thanks,
Joyann from Central CA
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Post By Debbie (Guest Post) (06/20/2008)
I have a 12lb. poodle and he had a terrible smell to him. When my daughter's come home they would complain about the smell. I had his teeth cleaned and some pulled. The smell went away and once again, the smell is back...it's been about 8 months.
My poodle is 10 years old and I have never had this
problem until about 1 year ago....So I guess It's back to the vets....Can't stand the smell...
It's embrassing when company comes over...

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Post By tina (Guest Post) (02/26/2008)
The odor may be coming from the ears. They get infected real fast as their ears hang down and can't get any air to dry them out. Check them out it does bother the poor baby.

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Post By (Guest Post) (09/08/2006)
well a long time ago someone had told me that you cant bathe poodles tooo much because they begin to develop a distinct odor.. maybe thats the problem?

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Post By martha (Guest Post) (07/07/2006)
how many times can i bathe my teacup poodle?

my t-cup is 2 1/2 months

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Post By Ruth (Guest Post) (01/04/2006)
Hello Joan,
How is your poodle. I hope your vet was able to tell you why he smells. Please keep us posted. If it was his teeth, you can brush them often to keep mouth odor down. Again- you are great to adopt him.
Ruth

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Post By christi (Guest Post) (01/03/2006)
I have three poodles and no problems with odor except in the mouth of the male when we got him. We got his abcessed teeth removed and have had no more problems. Definetly should consider a vet or maybe even a groomer, they may be able to give you some advice that will cost much less. Our groomer does our dogs ears cause you do need to keep the hair out of them.

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Post By mistressmooo (Guest Post) (01/03/2006)
I owned a teacup poodle for years, and when he would get nerves or excited he would sweat. He smelled like old dirty dog. We just used a spray of deluted poodle perfume. I would take him to vet anyway and see if they suggest something.
good luck

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Post By suzi_homemaker01 (Guest Post) (01/02/2006)
They do make doggie cologne and sell it at Walmart. Good luck!

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Post By Ruth (Guest Post) (01/02/2006)
Do check with your vet. Your dog could have any number of problems, as the ones mentioned above. If it turns out to be gas, try a good "lamb and rice" dog food. Even some "good" dog foods contain a lot of soy and that can stink!

You are super to adopt the dog. Don't give up!

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Post by mkymlp (187) | (01/01/2006)
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My neighbor's poodle had a terrible odor about him. It turned out to be a rotten tooth. Once the tooth was pulled, the odor was gone.

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Post By blm (Guest Post) (01/01/2006)
I agree with checking with the vet to have the ears and anal glands examined. It makes a world of difference with my dog when her glands are "taken care of"!

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Post By Syd (Guest Post) (01/01/2006)
I would check with the vet.

I had a poodle for 16 years and did not have a problem with dog odor.

Someone mentioned the anal glands ... my daughter's poodle had that problem!

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Post by Lynn from Calif. (82) | (01/01/2006)
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Dear, Joyann, how about brushing baking soda or baby powder through his fur every day or so? Those usually help with odor.

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Post By cari (Guest Post) (01/01/2006)
I would take the pup to the vets and ask if he needs to have his anal glands expessed. Trust me, this is not something you want to do yourself. Another culprit could be his anxiety about being moved...gas perhaps?

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Post By Cheryl (Guest Post) (01/01/2006)
Poodles are notorious for ear infections, so check that out. I have a teacup poodle that gets them and needs to be treated for them because of the fold over ears, bacteria gets in them and then an infection starts up.

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