Expert: Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf - 12/16/2005

Question
Her skin and anal area have just started to stink.  Like this awful smell, I gave her a bath thinking that maybe she got into something but she still stinks.  This is the second day what do you suggest it is or what should I do?

Answer
She may have released her anal glands or she may have rolled in something.  You can get special shampoos that strip the top layers of skin off, which may remove some of the stuff causing the odor.  Ask your vet for an antiseborrheic shampoo and when you bath her, leave the shampoo on for at least 20 minutes before rinsing it off.  If that does not stop the odor, have your vet check the puppy.