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Title: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: The One and Only Mo on May 22, 2011, 02:06:38 PM
I'm watching my friend's dog for the next 10 days or so, and the dog SMELLS! What the hell can I do to fix that problem without having to spend any significant amount of money? I think it's his breath, but because he ALWAYS licks himself his whole body REEKS. In the house he's pleasant to be around, but the second we take him out and he sees people he goes CRAZY! We don't know what to do. I know some of you have animal experience, and your advice would be appreciated! Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: Zelhar on May 22, 2011, 02:31:05 PM
I don't think bad breath can catch in the whole body. Can you describe the smell  i.e- carcass, urine, rotten fish, methane, feces  ?

Why don't you just give him a good bath ?
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: The One and Only Mo on May 22, 2011, 03:10:08 PM
It's sort of urine-ish, I think. Not feces. I don't think I know what carcass smells like. It's not methane, either.

I can't bathe him because a) They bathed him before they brought him over, b) I don't want to spend a lot of money on dog soap, c) He might freak out in the tub.
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: muman613 on May 22, 2011, 03:12:29 PM
It's sort of urine-ish, I think. Not feces. I don't think I know what carcass smells like. It's not methane, either.

I can't bathe him because a) They bathed him before they brought him over, b) I don't want to spend a lot of money on dog soap, c) He might freak out in the tub.

Dogs smell... Thats just the nature of the beast... Unless you are rich and famous, and can perfume the pet...

This is one reason I don't like dogs so much. When I was a kid I used to have a dog... But I have been a cat person for 20+ years because cats spend a lot of time grooming themselves, and they seldom smell as dogs do...

But that doesn't help you one iota... Sorry...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PrCca9_dPg
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: nessuno on May 22, 2011, 03:39:16 PM
 :o First off.  The dog doesn't smell...he stinks.  :::D
Not all dogs stink, or stink all the time, just like humans.

I'm not sure cats are better than dogs in the stink department. ::) 

Doesn't a cat scratch around in a litter box?
What exactly is in a litter box?  Roses?

I don't know.  I'm just saying.  One isn't better than the other.  It's personal preference.

Maybe you could put a light dusting of baking soda on a brush and brush him out.  Even a baby wipe bath might help.

Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: muman613 on May 22, 2011, 03:44:41 PM
:o First off.  The dog doesn't smell...he stinks.  :::D
Not all dogs stink, or stink all the time, just like humans.

I'm not sure cats are better than dogs in the stink department. ::)  

Doesn't a cat scratch around in a litter box?
What exactly is in a litter box?  Roses?

I don't know.  I'm just saying.  One isn't better than the other.  It's personal preference.

Maybe you could put a light dusting of baking soda on a brush and brush him out.  Even a baby wipe bath might help.



bullcat,

What are you a bull or a cat? I thought you were more cat than bull... But maybe Im wrong.

I have had cats for many years. Sure, as you say, the catbox will smell, and it is a pain to clean them. For the most part I don't smell my cats. Maybe I am immune because I have lived with cats for many years but I do notice the smell of dogs. When I last visited my father and slept on the couch that the dog usually slept on, and the dog slept right near me when I slept there... I smelled the dog...

I don't know if it is just the 'dog smell' that Mo is talking about or an abnormal stink.
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: Dr. Dan on May 22, 2011, 03:50:39 PM
Some dogs have ear infections that give them a horrendous smell. If that's the case keep the Windows open. 

If its breath smells, certain chewable toys may help reduce garter and give better breath.

Get an air wick or freshener. 

As far as taking it for a walk, literally don't let him take you for the walk.  You have the control and make sure it respects that.  Here is a good analogy: you want Jews to be respected. So make sure you establish it like a good kahanist should.
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: The One and Only Mo on May 22, 2011, 03:52:14 PM
Some dogs have ear infections that give them a horrendous smell. If that's the case keep the Windows open. 

If its breath smells, certain chewable toys may help reduce garter and give better breath.

Get an air wick or freshener. 

As far as taking it for a walk, literally don't let him take you for the walk.  You have the control and make sure it respects that.  Here is a good analogy: you want Jews to be respected. So make sure you establish it like a good kahanist should.

I love you, achi. Greatest response ever.
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: Zelhar on May 22, 2011, 04:07:42 PM
Perhaps the stench you smell is just the natural dog odour. Since it is only out with a leash you probably won't have to learn what carcass smells like :)

If the source of bad smell comes from his breath it can be tooth decay or just "bad breath" or in the really sad case- a kidney failure.
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: Yaakov Mendel on May 22, 2011, 04:35:36 PM

It's amazing the variety of problems JTF is supposed to solve  :laugh: :::D

Just leave the damn smelly beast out in the garden for 10 days and next time your friend asks you say NO !
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: The One and Only Mo on May 22, 2011, 05:45:40 PM
It's amazing the variety of problems JTF is supposed to solve  :laugh: :::D

Just leave the damn smelly beast out in the garden for 10 days and next time your friend asks you say NO !

If I owned a garden you think I'd be this cheap to not just hire some (insert racial slur of choice here) to walk him or what not?
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: jbeige on May 22, 2011, 06:11:55 PM
Just wash the dog in the bathtub with some regular soap or even some dish washing liquid, just don't get it in the dogs eyes.
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: The One and Only Mo on May 22, 2011, 07:34:06 PM
Just wash the dog in the bathtub with some regular soap or even some dish washing liquid, just don't get it in the dogs eyes.


I'm worried he'll drink it.
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: Irish Zionist on May 22, 2011, 07:44:26 PM
I'm worried he'll drink it.
Then make sure you don't leave him alone in it. Couldn't you just use the shower on him?
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: Irish Zionist on May 22, 2011, 07:50:20 PM
I'm watching my friend's dog for the next 10 days or so, and the dog SMELLS! What the hell can I do to fix that problem without having to spend any significant amount of money? I think it's his breath, but because he ALWAYS licks himself his whole body REEKS. In the house he's pleasant to be around, but the second we take him out and he sees people he goes CRAZY! We don't know what to do. I know some of you have animal experience, and your advice would be appreciated! Thanks in advance.
Your friends lied to you, they never bathed him. Dogs bad breath never cause them to be smelly, it's just that he needs to be washed. If the dog is going crazy around people that is poor ownership, maybe bring a dog snack with you to distract him.
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: Secularbeliever on May 22, 2011, 08:06:29 PM
Some dogs have ear infections that give them a horrendous smell. If that's the case keep the Windows open. 

If its breath smells, certain chewable toys may help reduce garter and give better breath.

Get an air wick or freshener. 

As far as taking it for a walk, literally don't let him take you for the walk.  You have the control and make sure it respects that.  Here is a good analogy: you want Jews to be respected. So make sure you establish it like a good kahanist should.

If you have access to a gentle leader use it.  they really help you control a dog.
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: Shlomo on May 22, 2011, 08:09:16 PM
Look on the bright side, at least they didn't leave a muslim arab for you to look after. They smell and act much worse.
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: muman613 on May 22, 2011, 08:21:30 PM
If you have access to a gentle leader use it.  they really help you control a dog.

What does it matter if it is a gentile?
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: TheViper on May 22, 2011, 08:23:43 PM
What does it matter if it is a gentile?

Gentle leader is a head collar for dogs.
It's not gentile leader
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: cjd on May 22, 2011, 08:34:59 PM
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What does it matter if it is a gentile?

Gentle leader is a head collar for dogs.
It's not gentile leader
      :::D

This one of the most funny threads we had going in some time... The poor dog should only know his odor problem is getting world wide recognition.
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: nessuno on May 22, 2011, 08:39:06 PM
Look on the bright side, at least they didn't leave a muslim arab for you to look after. They smell and act much worse.
:::D
True!  They are much worse than any stinky cat or dog.
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: nessuno on May 22, 2011, 08:40:58 PM
Gentle leader is a head collar for dogs.
It's not gentile leader
:::D
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: The One and Only Mo on May 22, 2011, 08:59:14 PM
The odor sucks, but it's the going crazy on walks that is unbearable for me.
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: muman613 on May 22, 2011, 09:40:12 PM
The odor sucks, but it's the going crazy on walks that is unbearable for me.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RWqkYhNAo7Y/SVrF4JEYxzI/AAAAAAAAAEE/jfzZnx04kVs/s400/stinky+dog.jpg)
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: cjd on May 22, 2011, 09:45:19 PM
The odor sucks, but it's the going crazy on walks that is unbearable for me.
Your not going  to do much about the behavior in just ten days... Try to walk the dog when its quiet out if possible.
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: JTFenthusiast2 on May 22, 2011, 10:04:36 PM
How about some dog biscuits that help with bad breath OR if Dogs can eat parsely, give him some.  That leaves good breath in the most malodorous mouths
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: Dr. Dan on May 22, 2011, 10:37:15 PM
What type of breed is it?
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: HiWarp on May 23, 2011, 07:16:05 AM
Just my two cents but, I agree with giving the dog a bath as your best option. Having had both dogs and cats I can say wholeheartedly that, whatever smell a cat may have is insignificant compared to the smell of a dog. Litter boxes are a different story and really need to be kept clean, though.

One more thing that comes to mind. Try not to walk him in the rain. If you think he stinks now, you have a huge surprise in store if you ever get him wet.
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: Rubystars on May 23, 2011, 07:31:33 AM
I would suggest taking the dog to the vet to check for tooth or ear problems but it depends on how much that would cost.
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: The One and Only Mo on May 23, 2011, 11:27:31 AM
Thanks guys. I've been walking him at likr 5 or 530 a.m. and then again after 10 p.m. No accidents which is good B'H. I will probably got to the pet store to ask them about cheap hygenic products.
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: Dr. Dan on May 23, 2011, 11:48:39 AM
Thanks guys. I've been walking him at likr 5 or 530 a.m. and then again after 10 p.m. No accidents which is good B'H. I will probably got to the pet store to ask them about cheap hygenic products.

what breed is this dog and how much longer until you have him?
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: The One and Only Mo on May 23, 2011, 12:26:05 PM
No clue the breed. Some sort of mix. I have him until next Thursday  :'( :'( :'( :'(  But the second he leaves I will have a cleaning party!!!!!
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: syyuge on May 25, 2011, 09:45:29 AM
You can give this dog to someone who can not smell the things due to his nasal problems.
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: MasterWolf1 on May 25, 2011, 06:55:25 PM
Mo, you came to the right person, I have 2 dogs and a cat.  Cats don't have to worry they clean themselves and bathe almost all day long.  Dogs do not.  Dogs do tend to stink I know this may end up being an expense you may have to remind your friend that but.  Go to the supermarket or a pet shop and they have shampoo for dogs.  Lock the dog in the bathroom and put him in the tub and make sure the water is at warm, not hot that the dog gets burned or cold that the dog freezes.  Just comfort warm.  Is it a short haired? Make sure after you bathe him that the drain is fully cleaned out of all dog  hair if not you will have a problem with your drain pipes.  I bathe my dogs once a week and also give em dentin dog biscuit bones for their teeth.  Pedigree sells them.  I think you are brave taking this challenge on if you never had before, but that is the advice I can give.
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: The One and Only Mo on May 26, 2011, 08:40:53 AM
Mo, you came to the right person, I have 2 dogs and a cat.  Cats don't have to worry they clean themselves and bathe almost all day long.  Dogs do not.  Dogs do tend to stink I know this may end up being an expense you may have to remind your friend that but.  Go to the supermarket or a pet shop and they have shampoo for dogs.  Lock the dog in the bathroom and put him in the tub and make sure the water is at warm, not hot that the dog gets burned or cold that the dog freezes.  Just comfort warm.  Is it a short haired? Make sure after you bathe him that the drain is fully cleaned out of all dog  hair if not you will have a problem with your drain pipes.  I bathe my dogs once a week and also give em dentin dog biscuit bones for their teeth.  Pedigree sells them.  I think you are brave taking this challenge on if you never had before, but that is the advice I can give.

Thank you, brother.
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: Lewinsky Stinks, Dr. Brennan Rocks on May 26, 2011, 02:01:24 PM
Look on the bright side, at least they didn't leave a muslim arab for you to look after. They smell and act much worse.
So very true Shlomo. Mo should be counting his blessings instead of complaining about the dog's odor!  ;D
Title: Re: I need your advice! Animal advice!
Post by: The One and Only Mo on May 26, 2011, 08:19:01 PM
So very true Shlomo. Mo should be counting his blessings instead of complaining about the dog's odor!  ;D

I can do away with a muzzie; this dog is actually a good dog.