I've been getting complaints...

Elia · 09-14-2009, 09:57 PM

The warm snuggles are the best! But I agree with Inga - I don't think I'll own another hound. As much as I love Remy (and find them all adorable) it really, REALLY bothers me that people think my dog and my house smell bad.

Keechak · 09-14-2009, 11:17 PM

I definatly second trying the freash n' clean. Get the redish, orangy colored one I think it's called "scented" I used to use it when i worked as a groomer, and it left a perfumy smell for about a week.

poodleholic · 09-15-2009, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Elia

It makes me sad when people make comments about my dog's smell, especially when I'm trying so hard to remedy the situation. I have heard that about hounds as well, but I'm hoping to minimize that characteristic.

The EQyss Micro-Tek Shampoo is excellent for odor, as well as for itchies and many other skin problems. You dilute the shampoo 8 to 1, so it's very economical to use. My daughter's dog is "stinky," compared to my Poodles, which bothered her, so I suggested she use the Micro-Tek. She said it worked great, and the clean scent lasted for 3 weeks. I get mine from www.kvvetsupply.com because they've got the best prices for EQyss products, and, they don't charge for shipping. There will be a $5 handling charge for orders under $50, so you can also try your local feed stores to see if they carry it.

Fury · 09-18-2009, 10:33 PM

Hounds and sporting dogs do tend to have a bit more of a doggy smell to them than some of the others. I had Gordon setters and after they were finished in the show ring and weren't getting their weekly baths I noticed they smelled more than my herding dogs. I simply went back to bathing them regularly and made sure their crate pads were washed regularly too. Especially for a basset you will want to make sure ear cleaning is also a part of a regular routine. Enjoy your new buddy.

Binkalette · 09-19-2009, 12:14 AM

I get my eqyss stuff from www.countrymileanimalhealth.com (9.62 +ship) and http://www.arcatapet.com (11.81 +ship) I only buy it from Arcata if I am buying something else that they have and countrymile doesn't so I can get them mailed as one.

megbot · 09-28-2009, 07:27 AM

We have a hound mix... we think coonhound or bloodhound. Anyway, he can get quite smelly, and it's definitely just his fur. I just got this:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php...ng_id=19023747

Its awesome (and budget friendly!) Wrinkles smells so good. I actually put my node against him and sniffed and he still smelled good. I got a good lather and scrub on him, so I'm sure that helped. We had buddy wash, and that was ok and all, but I think the soap smelled better than Wrinkles actually did. I use that guy's shampoo and human soap, and it's all of good quality.

I wash my linens and whatnot in this odor removing concentrate. I forget what its called, but it works exceptionally well. Know that's not helpful

but something to consider.

dieterherzog · 10-05-2009, 04:17 PM

Hi, I'm not sure if you're still looking for advice since this has been more than a month, but I have a dachshund, and the only time he smells is when he needs his anal glands expressed.

Does your dog have dry and slightly oily fur? Since you mentioned that his "doggie" smell is coming from his fur, he may have some allergies that is causing this. Not all high end dog food is suitable for every dog (as I've learned from experience). Try switching around to other kinds of meat products i.e. if you're using chicken, you might want to try lamb or duck etc.

I would STRONGLY recommend against using any of the artificially scented soaps - those things mask the smell but do not address the underlying problem. It's like using perfume to cover up body odour except that it doesn't really solve the problem.

Try using a natural oatmeal product - I like Doggie Sudz which is all natural and has neem, jojoba oil and aloe vera, but anything that is mostly natural should work for your dog. You can also try a light tea tree oil shampoo or just use Dr. Bronners Liquid Castile Soap with Tea Tree Oil.

Salmon oil and yogurt in small amounts are definitely beneficial to your dog's overall health. Halo Pets sells an Herbal Ear Wash that works wonderfully for dogs with big floppy ears and helps to prevent mites and ear gunk from building up.

Your dog should have a slight doggie smell but if it is terribly overwhelming, then chances are it's an underlying health problem.

Kathyy · 10-05-2009, 10:56 PM

Huh. Interesting. Sassy hasn't anal sac problems any longer since she has been on home made food and she stopped most of her stinking. Before home made her sacs regularly needed expressing. I didn't think it was the anal fluid smell but it could change exposed to the air or spread through her fur like frontline does I suppose. She still has allergies, her skin is still dry on her back but there are improvements in other areas. She is on fish oil and a strong probiotic and has been for years and years.

dieterherzog · 10-05-2009, 11:18 PM

Not to change the subject, but Kathyy, is there a reason you do home cooked instead of raw? My dog has crazy anal sac problems even though we feed him top rated kibble and supplement with pumpkin, coconut oil and yogurt. I've been thinking of switching him to raw but am a little iffy on the whole "uncooked" thing.

On a side note, Elia, you might want to try coconut oil as well for coat/skin health. I don't know if we're just blessed or what, but our dachshund just doesn't have a doggie smell at all these days (when he came to us he had a little, but was on Nutro Max) and I'm pretty sure a combination of high-quality kibble and supplementing with some good Omega-3 oils can benefit your Remy.

Kathyy · 10-06-2009, 10:35 AM

She has kidney disease and was diagnosed right when all the food recalls happened in 2007. I found dogaware which has a terrific page just for kidney disease and was off. I really don't care about the anal sacs, stinky dog and dirty ears and would have been happy just for her to love her food. She does and is doing very well right now. She hates coconut oil and my dog with healthy skin loves it. Dogs!

Elia · 10-06-2009, 11:28 AM

I rotate his foods (TOTW, Evo, etc) and try to supplement with eggs, RMB, and other things. I would love to go raw, but my boyfriend thinks that this is "gross", and cannot be swayed. I will try the additional oils and yogurt (which I always forget about). His anal glands are ok.

I got a new shampoo which is marginally better and he's going to the groomer next week for a professional once-over. After that, I guess another vet trip is in order?

jmead · 10-24-2009, 06:47 PM

this is info from a basset rescue in las vegas

http://www.rescuebassets.com/basset%20info.htm

Bassets can have a distinctive hound odor. Regular grooming helps, but may not eliminate the "popcorn aroma" that they emit. If this will be offensive to you, then the Basset is not your breed. Most basset lovers enjoy this heady aroma as if it were one of the finest perfumes on the market! However, a strong, yeasty smell (which may accompany excessive scratching and inflamed skin) may mean skin infections, allergies, etc. See a vet.

hope this helps

Xeph · 10-24-2009, 08:40 PM

It sounds to me like your dog is just really oily, and all that oil on his coat is making him smelly.

You may want to try a degreaser shampoo every now and again (Even Dawn xD), just be sure to follow it up with a decent (but light) conditioner so his skin doesn't dry out.

Elia · 10-24-2009, 10:47 PM

Good thought Xeph! He does feel a little oily. As for the "popcorn" smell - I think we have identified my boyfriend's over-the-top objections to Remy's smell as he absolutely detests popcorn. He just smells "doggy" to me, but maybe it is reading "popcorn" to him.

geekbruin · 10-24-2009, 10:58 PM

I agree with trying a groomer. I'm not sure if they do something special or just have especially smelly shampoo (probably a combination of both) but the one time we got Logan professionally groomed he smelled like soap for at least two weeks! And this was even after I declined any doggie cologne.

Good luck. I know you must be frustrated. At least he smells like "dog" and doesn't have outstanding health issues.

Xeph · 10-25-2009, 02:16 AM

I wouldn't use a degreaser too often, but I think that if you find he's really "doggy" that it might help.

Dawn is a cheap alternative to try for this kind of thing before delving into Eqyss and what not

Also, diluting a cholesterol solution to apply and then rinse off will keep him from having an overly dry coat and dry skin.

The sporters and hounds (with a couple exceptions) DO tend to smell more doggy as they naturally produce more oil in their coats to aid in repelling water and other elements while out on the hunt. Natural adaptation

The dogs that don't have these coats? Harsh coated breeds like the Irish Wolfhound and Chesapeake Bay Retriever