{"id":7345,"date":"2022-03-25T06:36:05","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:36:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-stink-after-going-outside\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:36:05","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:36:05","slug":"why-does-my-dog-stink-after-going-outside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-stink-after-going-outside\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my dog stink after going outside?"},"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-does-my-dog-stink-after-going-outside\/#Why_does_my_dog_stink_after_going_outside\" title=\"Why does my dog stink after going outside?\">Why does my dog stink after going outside?<\/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-does-my-dog-stink-after-going-outside\/#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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-stink-after-going-outside\/#How_do_I_keep_my_dog_from_smelling_after_going_outside\" title=\"How do I keep my dog from smelling after going outside?\">How do I keep my dog from smelling after going outside?<\/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-does-my-dog-stink-after-going-outside\/#Why_does_my_dog_smell_like_fish_after_going_outside\" title=\"Why does my dog smell like fish after going outside?\">Why does my dog smell like fish after going outside?<\/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-does-my-dog-stink-after-going-outside\/#How_do_I_get_the_fish_smell_out_of_my_dog\" title=\"How do I get the fish smell out of my dog?\">How do I get the fish smell out of 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\/why-does-my-dog-stink-after-going-outside\/#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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-stink-after-going-outside\/#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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-stink-after-going-outside\/#Why_does_my_dog_always_stink_after_being_outside\" title=\"Why does my dog always stink after being outside?\">Why does my dog always stink after being outside?<\/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-does-my-dog-stink-after-going-outside\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_not_smell_like_the_outside\" title=\"How do I get my dog to not smell like the outside?\">How do I get my dog to not smell like the outside?<\/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-does-my-dog-stink-after-going-outside\/#Why_does_my_dog_smell_bad_after_coming_from_outside\" title=\"Why does my dog smell bad after coming from outside?\">Why does my dog smell bad after coming from outside?<\/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-does-my-dog-stink-after-going-outside\/#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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-stink-after-going-outside\/#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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-stink-after-going-outside\/#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-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-stink-after-going-outside\/#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-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-stink-after-going-outside\/#What_would_cause_a_dog_to_smell_like_fish\" title=\"What would cause a dog to smell like fish?\">What would cause a dog to smell like fish?<\/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-does-my-dog-stink-after-going-outside\/#Why_do_dogs_stink_after_being_outside\" title=\"Why do dogs stink after being outside?\">Why do dogs stink after being outside?<\/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-does-my-dog-stink-after-going-outside\/#Why_does_my_dog_smell_like_outside\" title=\"Why does my dog smell like outside?\">Why does my dog smell like outside?<\/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-does-my-dog-stink-after-going-outside\/#Why_does_my_dog_smell_every_time_she_goes_outside\" title=\"Why does my dog smell every time she goes outside?\">Why does my dog smell every time she goes outside?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_stink_after_going_outside\"><\/span>Why does my dog stink after going outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What dogs encounter outside can cling to their skin and fur which can cause an unpleasant smell. Also dogs don&#8217;t sweat like we do. They sweat through there paws and slightly through there hair follicles. You may notice when your dog comes back inside in the summer he probably smells worse than in the winter.<\/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_I_keep_my_dog_from_smelling_after_going_outside\"><\/span>How do I keep my dog from smelling after going outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Dog Hygiene Tips<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Bathe your dog regularly.  <\/li>\n<li>Brush your dog, 2-5 times a week.  <\/li>\n<li>Pat your dog&#8217;s fur with baking soda or corn starch for a quick dry bath.  <\/li>\n<li>Feed your dog high-quality dog food, healthy insides equal a better smelling dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Wash your dog&#8217;s bedding regularly.<\/li>\n<p>28 Jun 2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_smell_like_fish_after_going_outside\"><\/span>Why does my dog smell like fish after going outside?<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_the_fish_smell_out_of_my_dog\"><\/span>How do I get the fish smell out of 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=\"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_dog_have_a_fishy_smell\"><\/span>Why does my dog have a fishy smell?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Anal Scent Glands If your dog is emiting a fishy odor, the most likely cause is that <b>the anal glands are impacted and need to be released. The anal sacs are the size of peas and are psoitioned on both side of the inside of your dog&#8217;s rectum.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_always_stink_after_being_outside\"><\/span>Why does my dog always stink after being outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What dogs encounter outside can cling to their skin and fur which can cause an unpleasant smell. Also dogs don&#8217;t sweat like we do. They sweat through there paws and slightly through there hair follicles. You may notice when your dog comes back inside in the summer he probably smells worse than in the winter.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_not_smell_like_the_outside\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to not smell like the outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Dog Hygiene Tips<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Bathe your dog regularly.  <\/li>\n<li>Brush your dog, 2-5 times a week.  <\/li>\n<li>Pat your dog&#8217;s fur with baking soda or corn starch for a quick dry bath.  <\/li>\n<li>Feed your dog high-quality dog food, healthy insides equal a better smelling dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Wash your dog&#8217;s bedding regularly.<\/li>\n<p>28 Jun 2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_smell_bad_after_coming_from_outside\"><\/span>Why does my dog smell bad after coming from outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What dogs encounter outside can cling to their skin and fur which can cause an unpleasant smell. Also dogs don&#8217;t sweat like we do. They sweat through there paws and slightly through there hair follicles. You may notice when your dog comes back inside in the summer he probably smells worse than in the winter.<\/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 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=\"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>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_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_would_cause_a_dog_to_smell_like_fish\"><\/span>What would cause a dog to smell like fish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is emiting a fishy odor, the most likely cause is that <b>the anal glands are impacted and need to be released.  These sacs have an oily substance that is released through your dog&#8217;s excrement. It is a marker to other dogs and animals that have territory, readiness to mate, and so on.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_stink_after_being_outside\"><\/span>Why do dogs stink after being outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Dog Hygiene Tips<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Bathe your dog regularly.  <\/li>\n<li>Brush your dog, 2-5 times a week.  <\/li>\n<li>Pat your dog&#8217;s fur with baking soda or corn starch for a quick dry bath.  <\/li>\n<li>Feed your dog high-quality dog food, healthy insides equal a better smelling dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Wash your dog&#8217;s bedding regularly.<\/li>\n<p>28 Jun 2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_smell_like_outside\"><\/span>Why does my dog smell like outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog may smell after being outside for a number of reasons. These can include being nearby to a skunks trail or has been sprayed by a skunk, if your dog has rolled in any kind of animal feces, your dog has emptied the trash can or rolled in the carcass of a dead animal.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_smell_every_time_she_goes_outside\"><\/span>Why does my dog smell every time she goes outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most dog odors are normal and not alarming. The usual explanations are <b>sweat from running around and how a dog&#8217;s fur can quickly absorb outdoor odors. Still, it&#8217;s a good idea to be aware of smells related to health hazards and conditions like infected ears and impacted anal glands.<\/b><\/p>\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 Why does my dog stink after going outside?How do I get rid of fishy smell on my dog?How do I keep my dog from smelling after going outside?Why does my dog smell like fish after going outside?How do I get the fish smell out of my dog?What home remedy gets rid of&#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\/7345"}],"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=7345"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7345\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7345"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7345"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7345"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}