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Why Does My Dog Have Smelly Skin?

Why does my dog stink? In this Vet Minute, Dr. Marty Greer, Revival’s Director of Veterinary Services, explains common causes of smelly dog skin and shares effective solutions to help eliminate odor and keep your dog fresh. Learn how to address underlying issues and choose the right products to improve your dog’s skin health.

Smelly Dog Skin

Why Does My Dog’s Skin Smell?

Dog skin smells and odor can often be a secondary to allergies and associated yeast and bacterial infections. It’s important to remember that skin problems often reoccur year after year so remember when and what type of skin issue your pet had last year and start managing it before the problem is out of control.

How to Get Rid of Dog Yeast Infection Smell

Using a medicated dog shampoo such as EquiShield CK Shampoo can help get rid of the smell. Using a medicated spray, shampoo or wipes such as Banixx Ear, Paw and Wound Wipes can help to control bacterial and yeast infections that can often cause that bad smell caused by secondary canine seborrhea.

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Dr. Marty Greer, DVM

Written by: Marty Greer, DVM

Director of Veterinary Services

Marty Greer, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, has 40+ years’ experience in veterinary medicine, with special interests in canine reproduction and pediatrics. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University in 1981. She’s served as Revival’s Director of Veterinary Services since 2019. In 2023, Dr. Greer was named the Westminster Kennel Club Veterinarian of the Year.