He stinks

Rita1144 · 11-06-2004, 03:05 PM

We just got Teak, a seven-year-old recently neutered male. He has a very strong body odor and the skin under his legs, on his tummy and chest almost feels greasy. A bath helped for less than 24 hours.

Mikey T · 11-06-2004, 05:55 PM

Sound typically like a yeast infection that is caused by sebborhea. I recommend a consultaion with your vet and perhaps a vet that specializes in dermatology. Many have found symptom relief by using selzun blue, however there are shampoo's specifical made for dogs with these conditions that are probably more effective an since ph blanced of a dogs skin less irratating
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seborrhea oleosa
"Primary seborrhea is most commonly seen in the American cocker spaniel, West Highland white terrier, English springer spaniel, and Basset hound. "
"Primary seborrhea is an inherited disorder of the skin in which the outer layer of the skin (the epidermis), the sebaceous glands, and part of the hair follicles are hyperproductive. The rate of cell turnover in these tissues is significantly increased, causing excessive production of scale (dry flakes of skin) and sebum (fatty lubricating substance). Seborrhea oleosa is the more greasy form while seborrhea sicca is a dryer form. Many dogs have a combination of both types. Chronic waxy ear infections (otitis externa) also occur commonly as part of this disorder.

Signs of primary seborrhea are usually apparent by a year of age. Affected dogs are often greasy, scaly and smelly."

MALESSEZIA DERMATITIS"Some animals are battling seborrhea (excessive oil production of the skin) and thus are naturally predisposed to the yeast proliferation. Some animals are actually allergic to the yeasts themselves. The most important thing to realize is that yeast infections are not contagious but they tend to recur unless the underlying allergy, seborrhea, or whatever problem is controlled.

The following breeds are predisposed genetically to yeast infections: the West Highland White Terrier, Basset hound, Cocker spaniel, Silky terrier, Australian terrier, Maltese, Chihuahua, Poodle, Shetland sheepdog, Lhasa apso, and the dachshund."

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Shampoo Therapy

Cynthia Swearingen · 11-07-2004, 03:09 PM

A good dollop of plain yogurt twice a day helps if it's yeast. That has done mine a world of good. Cindy

Lisar4 · 11-09-2004, 05:30 PM

I cannot say enough about the Brewer's Yeast! It was a miracle for us!

Rita1144 · 11-09-2004, 09:27 PM

I got some yogurt today and gave him a dollop. I don't know whether it was the yogurt or the fact that today was his last day of the ear drops for the ear infection, but his "stink" seems to have disappeared. I never thought of yogurt as a miracle drug, but if that's what it was, it ranks right up there with the Salk vaccine. I assume it's an ongoing regimen, a preventive as opposed to a curative. It's probably good for him and Rosie, the non-smelly one. Thanks to everybody who offered suggestions.

Cynthia Swearingen · 11-10-2004, 12:15 PM

Mine get some every day (even the piggy little chihuahua mix, because he can't stand to be left out). It did my Copper a world of good, when we first got him you couldn't stand the smell of him! I do hope it helped, and good luck.
Cindy

PS: Fred said to tell you she prefers vanilla yogurt!

sas1184 · 11-10-2004, 12:46 PM

I used Brewers yeast too! Everyone smelled the difference!

Wilma's Human · 11-10-2004, 05:46 PM

What do you do with the brewster's yeast?

Rita1144 · 11-10-2004, 10:35 PM

I love Fred. He's a very funny hound. I'm not sure mine have refined enough palettes to care whether the yogurt is flavored. I made a "fatten-'im-up" concoction for Teak (turkey, wheat germ, oatmeal, Total cereal, eggs, molasses, veg oil, and what was supposed to be unflavored gelatin.) Unfortunately, with my usual careful attention to detail, I bought Tropical Fruit flavored (Oh, yuck!). Does he care? I think not. It's great stuff, by the way. He gained three pounds the first week. He's not abused malnourished, just a little "ribby." But he's looking healthier, has more energy, fits his skin a little better. He'd have to put on 50 pounds to fit all that skin, but he'll have to stay wrinkly. Why should I be the only one in the family?

Cynthia Swearingen · 11-12-2004, 01:19 AM

Ain't that the truth???? Wrinkles must be in these days, or I wouldn't have so many of them!

By the way, though, Fred is a girl. One of those long stories, but shorten it to say that my son gave her the name Fredrika. My Irish heritage won't let me holler a German-sounding name....and Fred is a big spoiled baby!
Cindy
But she is a picky eater, with a very discriminating palate for her sweets...!

[ November 12, 2004, 12:19 AM: Message edited by: momof2slobberslingers ]

11-06-2004, 03:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rita1144 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 21	He stinks We just got Teak, a seven-year-old recently neutered male. He has a very strong body odor and the skin under his legs, on his tummy and chest almost feels greasy. A bath helped for less than 24 hours.

11-06-2004, 05:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mikey T Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: West Warrwick, RI Posts: 7,239	Re: He stinks Sound typically like a yeast infection that is caused by sebborhea. I recommend a consultaion with your vet and perhaps a vet that specializes in dermatology. Many have found symptom relief by using selzun blue, however there are shampoo's specifical made for dogs with these conditions that are probably more effective an since ph blanced of a dogs skin less irratating some links seborrhea oleosa "Primary seborrhea is most commonly seen in the American cocker spaniel, West Highland white terrier, English springer spaniel, and Basset hound. " "Primary seborrhea is an inherited disorder of the skin in which the outer layer of the skin (the epidermis), the sebaceous glands, and part of the hair follicles are hyperproductive. The rate of cell turnover in these tissues is significantly increased, causing excessive production of scale (dry flakes of skin) and sebum (fatty lubricating substance). Seborrhea oleosa is the more greasy form while seborrhea sicca is a dryer form. Many dogs have a combination of both types. Chronic waxy ear infections (otitis externa) also occur commonly as part of this disorder. Signs of primary seborrhea are usually apparent by a year of age. Affected dogs are often greasy, scaly and smelly." MALESSEZIA DERMATITIS"Some animals are battling seborrhea (excessive oil production of the skin) and thus are naturally predisposed to the yeast proliferation. Some animals are actually allergic to the yeasts themselves. The most important thing to realize is that yeast infections are not contagious but they tend to recur unless the underlying allergy, seborrhea, or whatever problem is controlled. The following breeds are predisposed genetically to yeast infections: the West Highland White Terrier, Basset hound, Cocker spaniel, Silky terrier, Australian terrier, Maltese, Chihuahua, Poodle, Shetland sheepdog, Lhasa apso, and the dachshund." What is shampoo Therapy Shampoo Therapy

11-07-2004, 03:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cynthia Swearingen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ocilla, GA Posts: 1,600	Re: He stinks A good dollop of plain yogurt twice a day helps if it's yeast. That has done mine a world of good. Cindy __________________ Cindy Raymond: http://www.dogster.com/?90026 Fredder: http://www.dogster.com/?71379 Buford: http://www.dogster.com/?117083 Copper, ATB: http://www.dogster.com/?71314

11-09-2004, 05:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lisar4 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Benito, TX Posts: 494	Re: He stinks I cannot say enough about the Brewer's Yeast! It was a miracle for us! __________________ Lisa Heartslave to Shyla and Bailey

11-09-2004, 09:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rita1144 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 21	Re: He stinks I got some yogurt today and gave him a dollop. I don't know whether it was the yogurt or the fact that today was his last day of the ear drops for the ear infection, but his "stink" seems to have disappeared. I never thought of yogurt as a miracle drug, but if that's what it was, it ranks right up there with the Salk vaccine. I assume it's an ongoing regimen, a preventive as opposed to a curative. It's probably good for him and Rosie, the non-smelly one. Thanks to everybody who offered suggestions.

11-10-2004, 12:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cynthia Swearingen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ocilla, GA Posts: 1,600	Re: He stinks Mine get some every day (even the piggy little chihuahua mix, because he can't stand to be left out). It did my Copper a world of good, when we first got him you couldn't stand the smell of him! I do hope it helped, and good luck. Cindy PS: Fred said to tell you she prefers vanilla yogurt! __________________ Cindy Raymond: http://www.dogster.com/?90026 Fredder: http://www.dogster.com/?71379 Buford: http://www.dogster.com/?117083 Copper, ATB: http://www.dogster.com/?71314

11-10-2004, 12:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
sas1184 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: ft.springs,pa Posts: 274	Re: He stinks I used Brewers yeast too! Everyone smelled the difference! __________________ My first love was a dog!

11-10-2004, 05:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Wilma's Human Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 6	Re: He stinks What do you do with the brewster's yeast?

11-10-2004, 10:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rita1144 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 21	Re: He stinks I love Fred. He's a very funny hound. I'm not sure mine have refined enough palettes to care whether the yogurt is flavored. I made a "fatten-'im-up" concoction for Teak (turkey, wheat germ, oatmeal, Total cereal, eggs, molasses, veg oil, and what was supposed to be unflavored gelatin.) Unfortunately, with my usual careful attention to detail, I bought Tropical Fruit flavored (Oh, yuck!). Does he care? I think not. It's great stuff, by the way. He gained three pounds the first week. He's not abused malnourished, just a little "ribby." But he's looking healthier, has more energy, fits his skin a little better. He'd have to put on 50 pounds to fit all that skin, but he'll have to stay wrinkly. Why should I be the only one in the family?

11-12-2004, 01:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
Cynthia Swearingen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ocilla, GA Posts: 1,600	Re: He stinks Ain't that the truth???? Wrinkles must be in these days, or I wouldn't have so many of them! By the way, though, Fred is a girl. One of those long stories, but shorten it to say that my son gave her the name Fredrika. My Irish heritage won't let me holler a German-sounding name....and Fred is a big spoiled baby! Cindy But she is a picky eater, with a very discriminating palate for her sweets...! [ November 12, 2004, 12:19 AM: Message edited by: momof2slobberslingers ] __________________ Cindy Raymond: http://www.dogster.com/?90026 Fredder: http://www.dogster.com/?71379 Buford: http://www.dogster.com/?117083 Copper, ATB: http://www.dogster.com/?71314

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