One more thing... Of course the harness still goes
across his neck but it's lower than a collar. I'm not sure exactly
where
Orso's skin problem is located.
?
~Kim in Ohio
Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2010 12:42 PM
Subject: [pyrnet] Stinky Dog
Hi all - today's problem is with Bad Boy "Orso" - I've been
noticing lately that he smells bad - not gas from eating too many goose eggs but
this time a body odor.? I know he isn't 'dirty' he swims two or three times
a day.? I check his ears and they are surprisingly clean and smell
fine.? I finally discover that the smell is coming from the folds of skin
under his chin and down his neck.? That area is wet a lot of the time -
when he drinks water he doesn't lick but scoops with his whole face and
neck!!!!! (which is why I carry a towel with me every where and company runs in
horror!)
I have found the problem area - it is red and sore and
stinky!? So my beautifully coated pup is now shaved under his throat and
down his neck - sigh!? My real problem is what to put on him as a collar -
I would love to leave his collar off - but he 'frequently' goes for great
adventures.? He has been wearing an 1 wide bright green collar with his
name and phone number plus a tag with home and cell numbers.?
What
types of collars do others use?? Has anyone else had this stinky problem -
anyone use anything topical for it - I"m hoping that getting air to it will
solve the problem and maybe some athlete foot cream if it turns out to be a
fungus.? Living in the country and having lots of critters, I have to try
to figure this out before running to the vet.
It's going to be warm and
beautiful here today - hope everyone is having a great summer!
LoLa and
Bad Boy "Orso's" mom, Trudy in Northern California