{"id":22037,"date":"2022-03-25T11:09:19","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:09:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-stink-but-cats-don-t\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:09:19","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:09:19","slug":"why-do-dogs-stink-but-cats-don-t","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-stink-but-cats-don-t\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do dogs stink but cats don t?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-stink-but-cats-don-t\/#Why_do_dogs_stink_but_cats_don_t\" title=\"Why do dogs stink but cats don t?\">Why do dogs stink but cats don t?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-stink-but-cats-don-t\/#Why_do_cats_smell_better_than_dogs\" title=\"Why do cats smell better than dogs?\">Why do cats smell better than dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-stink-but-cats-don-t\/#Do_dogs_smell_better_than_cats\" title=\"Do dogs smell better than cats?\">Do dogs smell better than cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-stink-but-cats-don-t\/#Do_cats_care_if_you_stink\" title=\"Do cats care if you stink?\">Do cats care if you stink?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-stink-but-cats-don-t\/#Why_do_dogs_stink_but_cats_dont\" title=\"Why do dogs stink but cats dont?\">Why do dogs stink but cats dont?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-stink-but-cats-don-t\/#Which_smells_worse_cats_or_dogs\" title=\"Which smells worse cats or dogs?\">Which smells worse cats or dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-stink-but-cats-don-t\/#Do_cats_have_better_smell_than_dogs\" title=\"Do cats have better smell than dogs?\">Do cats have better smell than dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-stink-but-cats-don-t\/#Do_cats_smell_better_than_dogs\" title=\"Do cats smell better than dogs?\">Do cats smell better than dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-stink-but-cats-don-t\/#Why_do_dogs_smell_worse_than_cats\" title=\"Why do dogs smell worse than cats?\">Why do dogs smell worse than cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-stink-but-cats-don-t\/#Why_do_cats_naturally_smell_good\" title=\"Why do cats naturally smell good?\">Why do cats naturally smell good?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-stink-but-cats-don-t\/#Are_dogs_better_at_smelling_than_cats\" title=\"Are dogs better at smelling than cats?\">Are dogs better at smelling than cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-stink-but-cats-don-t\/#Do_cats_stink_more_than_dogs\" title=\"Do cats stink more than dogs?\">Do cats stink more than dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-stink-but-cats-don-t\/#Are_cats_less_smelly_than_dogs\" title=\"Are cats less smelly than dogs?\">Are cats less smelly than dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-stink-but-cats-don-t\/#Do_cats_know_when_you_smell_bad\" title=\"Do cats know when you smell bad?\">Do cats know when you smell bad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-stink-but-cats-don-t\/#Does_my_cat_like_how_I_smell\" title=\"Does my cat like how I smell?\">Does my cat like how I smell?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-stink-but-cats-don-t\/#Why_do_dogs_stink_and_not_cats\" title=\"Why do dogs stink and not cats?\">Why do dogs stink and not cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-stink-but-cats-don-t\/#Do_dogs_stink_more_than_cats\" title=\"Do dogs stink more than cats?\">Do dogs stink more than cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-stink-but-cats-don-t\/#Which_is_worse_cat_pee_or_dog_pee\" title=\"Which is worse cat pee or dog pee?\">Which is worse cat pee or dog pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-stink-but-cats-don-t\/#Are_cats_better_at_smelling_than_dogs\" title=\"Are cats better at smelling than dogs?\">Are cats better at smelling than dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-stink-but-cats-don-t\/#Are_cats_smellier_than_dogs\" title=\"Are cats smellier than dogs?\">Are cats smellier than dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-stink-but-cats-don-t\/#Which_can_smell_better_cat_or_dog\" title=\"Which can smell better cat or dog?\">Which can smell better cat or dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-stink-but-cats-don-t\/#How_much_better_can_cats_smell_than_dogs\" title=\"How much better can cats smell than dogs?\">How much better can cats smell than dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-stink-but-cats-don-t\/#Can_cats_smell_just_as_good_as_dogs\" title=\"Can cats smell just as good as dogs?\">Can cats smell just as good as dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-stink-but-cats-don-t\/#Why_do_dogs_smell_so_bad\" title=\"Why do dogs smell so bad?\">Why do dogs smell so bad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-stink-but-cats-don-t\/#Who_is_better_at_smelling_cats_or_dogs\" title=\"Who is better at smelling cats or dogs?\">Who is better at smelling cats or dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_stink_but_cats_don_t\"><\/span>Why do dogs stink but cats don t?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is <b>partially due to the lack of self-grooming which cats exhibit. However, dogs are also more smelly due to their diet and behavior, as well as the natural body odors they produce having a much more potent and unpleasant smell.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_smell_better_than_dogs\"><\/span>Why do cats smell better than dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats have a more sensitive sense of smell than dogs. Specifically, <b>their genes reveal they have a significantly better ability to discriminate between a greater variety of smells. And that means they could be employed to seek the scent of anything from cancer and tuberculosis to explosives and humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_smell_better_than_cats\"><\/span>Do dogs smell better than cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On the other hand, <b>cats are able to smell much better than people, but not as well as dogs. While cats have far fewer scent receptors than dogs, recent research has shown that cats may be better at discerning between different smells.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_care_if_you_stink\"><\/span>Do cats care if you stink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Recommended. But according to a new study, this is, in fact, all an act. Because cats are so smart, of course. Researchers from Oregon State University have reached the conclusion that <b>cats actually prefer the company of humans to food, catnip and the smell of fellow cats<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_stink_but_cats_dont\"><\/span>Why do dogs stink but cats dont?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is <b>partially due to the lack of self-grooming which cats exhibit. However, dogs are also more smelly due to their diet and behavior, as well as the natural body odors they produce having a much more potent and unpleasant smell.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_smells_worse_cats_or_dogs\"><\/span>Which smells worse cats or dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats have a more sensitive sense of smell than dogs. Specifically, <b>their genes reveal they have a significantly better ability to discriminate between a greater variety of smells. And that means they could be employed to seek the scent of anything from cancer and tuberculosis to explosives and humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_have_better_smell_than_dogs\"><\/span>Do cats have better smell than dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, scientists have found that the noses of <b>cats are more sensitive than dogs. It was found that out of the three types of scent receptors, the one responsible (V1R) for the distinguishing between scents are more in cats than dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_smell_better_than_dogs\"><\/span>Do cats smell better than dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats have a more sensitive sense of smell than dogs. Specifically, their genes reveal they have a significantly better ability to discriminate between a greater variety of smells. And that means they could be employed to seek the scent of anything from cancer and tuberculosis to explosives and humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_smell_worse_than_cats\"><\/span>Why do dogs smell worse than cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is partially due to the lack of self-grooming which cats exhibit. However, <b>dogs are also more smelly due to their diet and behavior, as well as the natural body odors they produce having a much more potent and unpleasant smell<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_naturally_smell_good\"><\/span>Why do cats naturally smell good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our sense of smell can bring up strong memories and associations with loved ones, and it&#8217;s quite likely that we enjoy smelling our cats <b>because of our love for them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dogs_better_at_smelling_than_cats\"><\/span>Are dogs better at smelling than cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On the other hand, <b>cats are able to smell much better than people, but not as well as dogs. While cats have far fewer scent receptors than dogs, recent research has shown that cats may be better at discerning between different smells.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_stink_more_than_dogs\"><\/span>Do cats stink more than dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although <b>cats typically smell better than dogs, there are certain situations where your cat might become smelly. So yes, cats can smell bad. This could be down to a lack of self-grooming because of obesity, arthritis, dental issues, or other illnesses.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cats_less_smelly_than_dogs\"><\/span>Are cats less smelly than dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Originally Answered: What&#8217;s smellier, a cat or a dog? Dogs are smellier because they have oily fur. Smells cling to the oil. <b>Cats, on the other hand, have dry fur, which they clean regularly, so they usually have a faintly pleasant odor.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_know_when_you_smell_bad\"><\/span>Do cats know when you smell bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats don&#8217;t recognize their owners by looking at them because their resting faces look the same. Instead, <b>cats tell the difference between humans based on sound and smell. Cats learn to recognize their owner&#8217;s voice, and human skin carries a unique scent to a cat, regardless of whether they&#8217;re wearing cologne.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_my_cat_like_how_I_smell\"><\/span>Does my cat like how I smell?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats recognize people by their scent and their voices, according to a study published in the journal Animal Cognition. Cats greet each other by touching noses. They also greet people by sniffing them and rubbing their scent on them to mark them as safe for future reference.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_stink_and_not_cats\"><\/span>Why do dogs stink and not cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is <b>partially due to the lack of self-grooming which cats exhibit. However, dogs are also more smelly due to their diet and behavior, as well as the natural body odors they produce having a much more potent and unpleasant smell.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_stink_more_than_cats\"><\/span>Do dogs stink more than cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is partially due to the lack of self-grooming which cats exhibit. However, <b>dogs are also more smelly due to their diet and behavior, as well as the natural body odors they produce having a much more potent and unpleasant smell. Here is more information on each of these things.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_worse_cat_pee_or_dog_pee\"><\/span>Which is worse cat pee or dog pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On the other hand, <b>cats are able to smell much better than people, but not as well as dogs. While cats have far fewer scent receptors than dogs, recent research has shown that cats may be better at discerning between different smells.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cats_better_at_smelling_than_dogs\"><\/span>Are cats better at smelling than dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats have a more sensitive sense of smell than dogs. Specifically, their genes reveal they have a significantly better ability to discriminate between a greater variety of smells. And that means they could be employed to seek the scent of anything from cancer and tuberculosis to explosives and humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cats_smellier_than_dogs\"><\/span>Are cats smellier than dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats have a more sensitive sense of smell than dogs. Specifically, <b>their genes reveal they have a significantly better ability to discriminate between a greater variety of smells. And that means they could be employed to seek the scent of anything from cancer and tuberculosis to explosives and humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_can_smell_better_cat_or_dog\"><\/span>Which can smell better cat or dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Originally Answered: What&#8217;s smellier, a cat or a dog? <b>Dogs are smellier because they have oily fur. Smells cling to the oil. Cats, on the other hand, have dry fur, which they clean regularly, so they usually have a faintly pleasant odor.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_better_can_cats_smell_than_dogs\"><\/span>How much better can cats smell than dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Which Have the Better Sense of Smell?  With 45 million to 80 million receptors, <b>cats have a far better sense of smellbut they can&#8217;t measure up to the average dog, whose snout holds between 149 million and 300 million receptors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_smell_just_as_good_as_dogs\"><\/span>Can cats smell just as good as dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, scientists have found that the noses of <b>cats are more sensitive than dogs. It was found that out of the three types of scent receptors, the one responsible (V1R) for the distinguishing between scents are more in cats than dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_smell_so_bad\"><\/span>Why do dogs smell so bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On the other hand, <b>cats are able to smell much better than people, but not as well as dogs. While cats have far fewer scent receptors than dogs, recent research has shown that cats may be better at discerning between different smells.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_better_at_smelling_cats_or_dogs\"><\/span>Who is better at smelling cats or dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Medical Reasons Dogs May Stink <b>Secondary yeast or bacterial infections on the skin or inside the ears remain the most common medical reasons dogs might smell awful. Allergies often begin the process, which leads to scratching and licking that open the door for infections.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why do dogs stink but cats don t?Why do cats smell better than dogs?Do dogs smell better than cats?Do cats care if you stink?Why do dogs stink but cats dont?Which smells worse cats or dogs?Do cats have better smell than dogs?Do cats smell better than dogs?Why do dogs smell worse than cats?Why&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22037"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22037"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22037\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22037"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22037"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22037"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}