Expert: Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf - 3/30/2008

Question
i have lasa apsa 1 year old he  always itches and has odor even 1 day after bath there is no rashes or sign of any other problem. smell is not comming from ears, could it be his diet? thank you, mark

Answer
I doubt that the odor is from the diet.  It is most likely from a bacterial or yeast skin infection.  These organisms break down the surface fats to stinky, rancid products.  An anti-seborrheic shampoo may help as it removes the fats and the dead top layers of the skin.  Check with your vet about all of this.