{"id":6502,"date":"2022-03-25T06:36:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-fishy-smell\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:36:00","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:36:00","slug":"how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-fishy-smell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-fishy-smell\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I get rid of my dogs fishy smell?"},"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\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-fishy-smell\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_my_dogs_fishy_smell\" title=\"How do I get rid of my dogs fishy smell?\">How do I get rid of my dogs fishy smell?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-fishy-smell\/#What_home_remedy_gets_rid_of_fishy_smell_on_dogs\" title=\"What home remedy gets rid of fishy smell on dogs?\">What home remedy gets rid of fishy smell on 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\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-fishy-smell\/#Why_does_my_dogs_butt_smell_like_fish\" title=\"Why does my dog&#8217;s butt smell like fish?\">Why does my dog&#8217;s butt smell like fish?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-fishy-smell\/#Why_does_my_dog_have_a_fishy_smell\" title=\"Why does my dog have a fishy smell?\">Why does my dog have a fishy smell?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-fishy-smell\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_the_smell_of_fish_on_my_dog\" title=\"How do I get rid of the smell of fish on my dog?\">How do I get rid of the smell of fish on my dog?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-fishy-smell\/#Why_is_there_a_fishy_smell_coming_from_my_dogs_bum\" title=\"Why is there a fishy smell coming from my dog&#8217;s bum?\">Why is there a fishy smell coming from my dog&#8217;s bum?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-fishy-smell\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_the_smell_of_dogs_discharge\" title=\"How do you get rid of the smell of dog&#8217;s discharge?\">How do you get rid of the smell of dog&#8217;s discharge?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-fishy-smell\/#Why_does_my_dogs_rear_end_smell_fishy\" title=\"Why does my dog&#8217;s rear end smell fishy?\">Why does my dog&#8217;s rear end smell fishy?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-fishy-smell\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_fishy_smell_on_my_dog\" title=\"How do I get rid of fishy smell on my dog?\">How do I get rid of fishy smell on my dog?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-fishy-smell\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_needs_his_glands_squeezed\" title=\"How do you know if your dog needs his glands squeezed?\">How do you know if your dog needs his glands squeezed?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-fishy-smell\/#How_do_I_get_the_fish_smell_off_my_dog\" title=\"How do I get the fish smell off my dog?\">How do I get the fish smell off my dog?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-fishy-smell\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_the_fishy_smell_on_my_female_dog\" title=\"How do I get rid of the fishy smell on my female dog?\">How do I get rid of the fishy smell on my female dog?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-fishy-smell\/#Why_does_my_female_dog_have_a_disgusting_smelly_discharge\" title=\"Why does my female dog have a disgusting smelly discharge?\">Why does my female dog have a disgusting smelly discharge?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-fishy-smell\/#How_do_I_keep_my_dogs_butt_from_smelling_like_fish\" title=\"How do I keep my dogs butt from smelling like fish?\">How do I keep my dogs butt from smelling like fish?<\/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\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-fishy-smell\/#Does_dog_discharge_smell\" title=\"Does dog discharge smell?\">Does dog discharge smell?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_my_dogs_fishy_smell\"><\/span>How do I get rid of my dogs fishy smell?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you notice a fishy smell, <b>call your veterinarian. Your dog may simply need his anal glands manually emptied, or expressed, which should resolve the odor. Some dogs, especially small dog breeds, require that their anal glands be expressed regularly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_home_remedy_gets_rid_of_fishy_smell_on_dogs\"><\/span>What home remedy gets rid of fishy smell on dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you can&#8217;t stand the smell of vinegar, you will need to wash your dog with shampoo again. <b>Apple Cider Vinegar can also be used as a secondary product to get the fish smell out. Apple Cider Vinegar is a natural remedy for a lot of pet ailments.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dogs_butt_smell_like_fish\"><\/span>Why does my dog&#8217;s butt smell like fish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The fishy smell occurs if the anal glands have gotten too full and they start leaking at times other than when the dog is toileting. Anal gland fluid has a very potent rotten fish smell. Full anal glands can leak when the dog is at rest, sleeping or is picked up.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_have_a_fishy_smell\"><\/span>Why does my dog have a fishy smell?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you can&#8217;t stand the smell of vinegar, you will need to wash your dog with shampoo again. <b>Apple Cider Vinegar can also be used as a secondary product to get the fish smell out. Apple Cider Vinegar is a natural remedy for a lot of pet ailments.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_the_smell_of_fish_on_my_dog\"><\/span>How do I get rid of the smell of fish on my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you notice a fishy smell, call your veterinarian. <b>Your dog may simply need his anal glands manually emptied, or expressed, which should resolve the odor. Some dogs, especially small dog breeds, require that their anal glands be expressed regularly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_there_a_fishy_smell_coming_from_my_dogs_bum\"><\/span>Why is there a fishy smell coming from my dog&#8217;s bum?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog&#8217;s butt is the culprit of the fishy smell, <b>it&#8217;s likely an anal-gland problem. Sitting just inside the anus, dogs have a pair of fluid filled structures called anal glands or anal sacs. These sacs contain fishy, foul-smelling liquid that ranges from thin and yellowish to thick and grayish in appearance.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_the_smell_of_dogs_discharge\"><\/span>How do you get rid of the smell of dog&#8217;s discharge?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Remove the Anal Gland Scent from Your Sofa<\/b><\/p>\n<li>16-ounce glass spray bottle.<\/li>\n<li>3 tbsp of organic witch hazel.<\/li>\n<li>50-80 drops of Germ Fighter by Plant Therapy.<\/li>\n<li>Fill the bottle with water.<\/li>\n<p>24-Sept-2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dogs_rear_end_smell_fishy\"><\/span>Why does my dog&#8217;s rear end smell fishy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The odor actually comes from your dog&#8217;s anal glands, or sometimes called anal sacs, and it&#8217;s often a sign of a problem. So what are anal sacs? These small specialized sweat glands sit on each side of your dog&#8217;s anus, and they release a secretion with this unpleasant odor.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_fishy_smell_on_my_dog\"><\/span>How do I get rid of fishy smell on my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wash the worst of it off with dog shampoo and water, and rinse well. Then <b>saturate the fishy area with lemon juice  freshly squeezed works best. Let it soak for five to ten minutes  a nice time to chat with your dog. (Don&#8217;t scold him  he&#8217;s just doing dog things that you could prevent with a leash.)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_needs_his_glands_squeezed\"><\/span>How do you know if your dog needs his glands squeezed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How can you tell if your dog needs his anal glands expressed?  <b>Your dog is scooting on the carpet. Your dog is licking his bottom a lot. If your dog&#8217;s glands are really full, they may leak out a stinky, pungent smell.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_the_fish_smell_off_my_dog\"><\/span>How do I get the fish smell off my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wash the worst of it off with dog shampoo and water, and rinse well. Then <b>saturate the fishy area with lemon juice  freshly squeezed works best.<\/b><b>Let it soak for five to ten minutes  a nice time to chat with your dog. (Don&#8217;t scold him  he&#8217;s just doing dog things that you could prevent with a leash.)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_the_fishy_smell_on_my_female_dog\"><\/span>How do I get rid of the fishy smell on my female dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What to Do About Your Dog&#8217;s Fishy Smell. If you notice a fishy smell, <b>call your veterinarian. Your dog may simply need his anal glands manually emptied, or expressed, which should resolve the odor. Some dogs, especially small dog breeds, require that their anal glands be expressed regularly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_female_dog_have_a_disgusting_smelly_discharge\"><\/span>Why does my female dog have a disgusting smelly discharge?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you notice a discharge coming from your dog&#8217;s vagina, <b>she could be dealing with vaginitis, which is caused by a buildup of yeast and bacteria and can usually be treated with antibiotics. If your dog hasn&#8217;t been spayed, she could also be susceptible to a condition called pyometra, which is an infection of the uterus.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_keep_my_dogs_butt_from_smelling_like_fish\"><\/span>How do I keep my dogs butt from smelling like fish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your vet will likely need <b>to manually empty your dog&#8217;s anal sacs, which will resolve the odor. Some dogs more prone to anal sacs may need to be expressed regularly and your vet may also recommend a high fiber diet to encourage natural expression.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_dog_discharge_smell\"><\/span>Does dog discharge smell?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your female dog has normal bacterial flora that live in the vagina but a <b>foul odor that smells like fish (or worse) could be a sign of a medical condition.  The uterus of the female dog can also get infected causing a white-yellowish discharge to exude from the vagina. An infection of the uterus is called pyometra.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do I get rid of my dogs fishy smell?What home remedy gets rid of fishy smell on dogs?Why does my dog&#8217;s butt smell like fish?Why does my dog have a fishy smell?How do I get rid of the smell of fish on my dog?Why is there a fishy smell coming from&#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\/6502"}],"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=6502"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6502\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6502"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6502"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6502"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}