Author Topic: I need your advice! Animal advice! (Read 2436 times)

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.

Zelhar · « **Reply #1 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 ?

The One and Only Mo · « **Reply #2 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.

muman613 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 22, 2011, 03:12:29 PM »

Quote from: It's Just 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.

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...

nessuno · « **Reply #4 on:** May 22, 2011, 03:39:16 PM »

First off. The dog doesn't smell...he stinks.

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.

muman613 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 22, 2011, 03:44:41 PM »

Quote from: bullcat3 on May 22, 2011, 03:39:16 PM

First off. The dog doesn't smell...he stinks.
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.

Dr. Dan · « **Reply #6 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.

The One and Only Mo · « **Reply #7 on:** May 22, 2011, 03:52:14 PM »

Quote from: 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.

I love you, achi. Greatest response ever.

Zelhar · « **Reply #8 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.

Yaakov Mendel · « **Reply #9 on:** May 22, 2011, 04:35:36 PM »

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

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

The One and Only Mo · « **Reply #10 on:** May 22, 2011, 05:45:40 PM »

Quote from: Yaakov Mendel on May 22, 2011, 04:35:36 PM

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

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?

jbeige · « **Reply #11 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.

The One and Only Mo · « **Reply #12 on:** May 22, 2011, 07:34:06 PM »

Quote from: 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.

I'm worried he'll drink it.

Irish Zionist · « **Reply #13 on:** May 22, 2011, 07:44:26 PM »

Quote from: It's Just Mo on May 22, 2011, 07:34:06 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?

Irish Zionist · « **Reply #14 on:** May 22, 2011, 07:50:20 PM »

Quote from: It's Just 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.

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.

Secularbeliever · « **Reply #15 on:** May 22, 2011, 08:06:29 PM »

Quote from: 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.

If you have access to a gentle leader use it. they really help you control a dog.

Shlomo · « **Reply #16 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.

muman613 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 22, 2011, 08:21:30 PM »

Quote from: Secularbeliever on May 22, 2011, 08:06:29 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?

TheViper · « **Reply #18 on:** May 22, 2011, 08:23:43 PM »

Quote from: muman613 on May 22, 2011, 08:21:30 PM

What does it matter if it is a gentile?

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

cjd · « **Reply #19 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

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.