I have a question...a friend of mine

Submitted by Deborah and the... on April 19, 2012 - 3:28pm

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has a new puppy she says that his coat smells...she bathes him weekly, brushes him.....what would cause a funny smell~~~

thanks guys

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Did she say what it smelled like?

Submitted by onslowsmom on April 19, 2012 - 3:34pm.

I wonder if he has an infection.

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she really didn't tell me that i will have to ask her...he

Submitted by Deborah and the... on April 19, 2012 - 3:53pm.

sleeps in a crate at night and she said the room smells ~~~i thought maybe he had infection ....thanks I will check with her...

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Hmmm, does it smell like fritos?

Submitted by AmyandSophia on April 19, 2012 - 3:38pm.

It could be yeast...

She might want to try a different food....

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i will have to check with her~thankshow are you guys

Submitted by Deborah and the... on April 19, 2012 - 3:54pm.

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If a whiff of Frietos (Corn Chips) its Yeast...recommend...

Submitted by RARett on April 19, 2012 - 8:35pm.

Gizmo had yeasty paws, so we used 2 parts water, 1 part perioxide 1 part apple cider vinegar -

The Apple Cider Vinegar is an acid that kills the yeast, but you need to dilute it, as not to burn or sting the skin, the Perioxide will kill any bacteria or any minor infections from say scratching -

We would put each paw in the mixture for 10-15 seconds... separating her toes, massaging in.. then right onto a towel to dry (and ya dont want footie prints with perioxide left behind on furnature or carpets). We did this routine 2 times a day, then once a day, now about once a week or so - we also washed her bedding every few days to make sure we knocked out the Yeast Colony (it made sense, she was on the bedding alot, in her crate, so her paw would itch, she would lick it, it would get moist, the yeast would grow, it would itch, she would lick the paws... Rinse and repeat over and over)

We actually talked to our Vet about this today, and he said 'It works !'

Oh they will smell of PICKLES for a while after the treatment ;) so we would say 'Time to PICKLE Gizmo's toes' :) :)

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Submitted by AmyandSophia on April 19, 2012 - 9:13pm.

Hey, thanks for that very funny email. I am still chuckling!

How are you guys doing?

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I was really waiting for a story.. I have this friend you see...

Submitted by RARett on April 19, 2012 - 8:37pm.

I have this friend ya see, no no no, its not me, HONESTLY its my friend with this...ahh..problem, its not me... no no no... well...ok..it is me.

BWAHAHAHAHA :) :) :) thanks for the giggle :)

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Is it a bulldog, because if so....

Submitted by HOLLAND75 on April 19, 2012 - 10:12pm.

I remember James STANK as a puppy. He still does, I am just used to it. Hate to say it, but Ive owned dogs all my life and bulldogs have a very particular fragrance. If you're on this site you are probably one of the few and proud who dont recognize it anymore. Maybe she just needs to get used to it. Or its yeast.

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