Why does Labrador have body odor?

Why does Labrador have body odor? One of the main causes of Labrador body odor is parasites and skin diseases, which can cause the body to emit odor; oral diseases or food residues fermenting in the mouth can cause Labrador bad breath; there is another common The source of odor is the anal glands, which need to be cleaned regularly to remove the odor.

1. Skin diseases

If your Labrador has skin disease, it is easy to smell bad. Allergies, hormonal problems, endocrine disorders, etc. can also cause skin odor. At the same time, lice and fleas parasitic on Labrador’s skin are also one of the sources of odor. Therefore, parents should pay more attention to whether the dog’s skin is injured and deal with it in time. Bathing can effectively reduce the odor emitted by your dog's body, but the method must be correct. Using bath liquid too frequently can damage their skin.

　2. Bad breath

Bad breath is one of the common problems of Labradors. Most owners don’t pay much attention to the oral hygiene of their dogs, and may not even brush their teeth once in their lives. But can you imagine what would happen if a person never brushed his teeth? A large amount of food residue decomposes in the dog's mouth, emitting an unbearable smell. In addition, oral diseases such as dental calculus and gingivitis can also occur. Therefore, it is best for owners to brush their dogs’ teeth regularly, or take their dogs to the hospital for teeth cleaning every year.

　3. Ear canal diseases

Sometimes when we open a dog’s ears, a strong odor will come out of their ear canal. At this time, if you observe carefully, you will usually find a large amount of secretions in their ear canal. This may be an infection in the dog. Ear mites or other ear canal inflammation. Some folded-eared dogs with enlarged auricles, such as Labradors, Bassets, Golden Retrievers, etc., are more likely to have this problem. When bathing your dog, you should pay attention to keeping the ears dry and do not allow water to enter the ears, which will create an environment for bacteria to breed.

　4. Anal glands

I don’t know if any pet parents have ever experienced the smell of anal gland fluid. The sourness cannot be described in words. If the dog does not clean its anal glands for a long time, the smell will come out on its own. If owners are unwilling to do it themselves, they can go to a pet grooming center and ask professionals to handle it.