Why does Teddy smell bad?

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

Why does Teddy smell bad?
Why does Teddy stink? Skin disease or improper bathing can cause Teddy to stink, so you should bathe Teddy regularly; the ear canal will also stink if it is not cleaned, so you need to use ear drops to clean the ear canal; some owners do not pay attention to it. Cleaning the soles of Teddy's feet. Too much dirt will cause them to stink easily, so you should pay attention to cleaning the soles of your feet.

Reason 1: Skin disease or improper bathing

If the skin disease is serious, it is best to go to the hospital for treatment. If the symptoms are mild, the easiest way is to take a bath. However, bathing is also taboo. It is best to use pet-specific shower gel, and be sure to blow dry after washing, otherwise it is easy for Teddy to catch a cold. At the same time, don’t take a bath every day, and don’t take a bath every two days. Frequent bathing will cause the Samoyed's skin protective film to be washed away and lose its protective effect. It is best to wash once every seven to ten days in summer and once every half month to a month in winter.

Reason 2: Failure to clean the ear canal

In addition to bathing Teddy, you must also pay special attention to cleaning Teddy’s earwax. This is also one of the sources of body odor. It is not very effective to use cotton swabs to clean up in daily life. You must first use ear drops and ear oil to soften the earwax, and then use the power of Teddy to shake the head to expel the earwax.

Reason 3: The soles of your feet smell

The smelly soles of Teddy’s feet are also part of his body odor. If the hair on the soles of your feet is too long, it will easily store dirt. If the dirt exists for a long time, it will emit a bad smell. There are many ways to reduce body odor caused by this reason. On the one hand, the hair on the soles of Teddy's feet can be trimmed regularly. On the other hand, it should be listed as the key cleaning area when bathing, and their paws should be cleaned as thoroughly as possible.

Reason 4: Anal glands are not cleaned

Parents should drain excess anal gland fluid regularly, otherwise it will cause the anus to swell and the body odor will become worse. The method is very simple. First put on disposable gloves, insert your index finger into the Samoyed's anus, and gently squeeze it with your thumb, so that the anal gland fluid can be effectively squeezed out. It may be difficult to squeeze at first, and the dog may feel pain. Just squeeze it a few times and it will be better.