Mystery Yeast Smell

[Chase and His Mom]

:eek: We would love to get some help here. Chase is stinky. It smells ALOT like yeast. His ears look fine, just heathly pink, he isn't shaking his head (at all) and he's had his anal glands done about a week ago. He's had a bath and I just can't tell where the smell is coming from. But very foul.
He is in the water, pretty much daily but we live in Utah where things dry out very quickly but could this be like a skin rot from being in the water so much? Any help would be appreciated......

[johnwa]

He is in the water, pretty much daily but we live in Utah where things dry out very quickly but could this be like a skin rot from being in the water so much?

--Yes, most probably! It's usually caused by the bacteria he picks up in the body of water that he is swimming in. We get these kinds of complaints every year at this time, when people start to let their dogs swim each day in outside bodies of water.

Anti-bacterial shampoos, particularly those with a deodorizing agent added can help control odor from bacteria. Anti-fungal shampoos can help to control yeast infections on the skin. Vinegar rinses with equal parts of vinegar and water can also help control yeast, though some people complain their dog now smells like a pickle or salad dressing. :laugh2

[Chase and His Mom]

Johnwa, I'm sorry. You're saying that if I give Chase a 1/2 vinegar and 1/2 water rinse, that will help? Do I just spray it directly on his skin? Any certain type of vinegar? I should know these things but I don't.

Thanks for the help! :)

[johnwa]

White vinegar. You can put it in a spray bottle with the water, if you wish. Avoid the eyes and genital areas when applying! I would do a normal shampoo bath after applying the vinegar. You might want to let the vinegar stay on him for an hour or so before bathing. Some owners swear that the vinegar also helps with flees and ticks, and makes the coat shine.

[Baylee Golden]

Thanks for the idea of the vinegar! Every year around this time my dog smells terrible and even the dermatologist didn't have a great solution. He was more concerned about the ears when I could tell it was the skin that was the culprit.
I'll give it a try.

[Jo Ellen]

I have the same issue with Daisy in the summer months. It could be the water or it could just be from being wet alot and then the warm temperatures and the humidity. It is very difficult to tell where the smell is coming from but I have found that most of it is concentrated in the fur around her neck, where she has the most hair .... maybe this is the case with Chase also?

I use Gold Bond medicated powder liberally. I also give her more frequent baths with an anti-fungal shampoo (ask your vet about this, I'm sure they stock something). I also use anti-fungal Febreeze and I spray it everywhere my dog lays .... the couch, the floor, the car.

You do want to be careful with this, not to let it get too out of hand. Yeast can cause itching and can lead to more skin problems if not taken care of or held in check. If you start to notice small bumps on the skin, you may be dealing with a skin infection and then it may be time for a round of antibiotics.

Can't imagine keeping my golden out of water in the summer so I'm glad we've been able to find a maintenance program that works! Haven't tried the salad dressing approach yet .... maybe I'll give that a try too! :D

Good luck to you and Chase!! :003

[Tailer'sFolks]

Hummm...I think read somewhere that Febreeze was not healthy around dogs...I will try to find that reference and post it...we have used it in the past, but I have quit using it where Tailer hangs out...

http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/dtoxin.html

"Rumor - Febreze - Is it Dangerous to Pets -

Q: Dear Mike:
I received this from one of my e-mail friends. I'm forwarding it on to you. I know that everything you hear on the Internet is not necessarily true, but this sounded pretty ligament.
Thanks for your time.
Andrea B

Febreze rumor

"There have been multiple instances of dogs and birds who have died or became very ill after being exposed to Febreze, a deodorizer/air freshener. Febreze contains zinc chloride, which is very dangerous for animals. "

This is from a friend of mine at UVA - her dog died and this is what the vet had to say. If you have a cat or bird, FEBREZE (odor spray) is TOXIC!!!! This has been confirmed by a vet. It will kill your animal. A friend's dog died unexpectedly and the vet strongly suspects this product as well. ''

A-The National Animal Poison Control Center has a note on their website which says that they have not been able to find any evidence to date that there is a risk to pets from Febreze.

The URL for the NAPCC is http://www.napcc.aspca.org

Mike Richards, DVM
4/7/99


May 26 Update - Fabreze statement from the Animal Poison Control Center

Date: March 26, 1999
To: Whom It May Concern
Subject: Febreze™ Fabric Refresher

Recently there have been comments and discussions posted on the Internet suggesting that the use of Febreze™ Fabric Refresher in households is dangerous to animals. We have issued the following statement in order to help disseminate accurate information:

"Veterinary toxicologists at the ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center are conducting an on-going investigation into claims that use of Febreze™ in the home caused the death of several pets. All information reviewed to date suggests that there is no evidence that Febreze™ represents any risk to pets when used according to label instructions. Presently, the center considers the product safe to use in households with pets. As with any cleaning product, the center recommends that birds be removed from the room until the product application has dried and the area has been ventilated. Please call 1-800-345-4735 if you have any questions or have a pet that you suspect is experiencing problems or visit us at http://www.napcc.aspca.org."

Please photocopy this letter or download our statement from our web site and pass the correct information on to other friends of animals.

Sincerely,

Steven R. Hansen, DVM, MS
Diplomate American Board of Veterinary Toxicology Senior Vice President "

[Jo Ellen]

Very interesting, TF .. thanks for posting. I've been using Febreeze for a couple of years now. One bottle will last me over a year. I've not seen any ill effects in Daisy at all.

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