What's that Smell?! What's Behind Your Pet's Bad Odor

3. Skin: Yeast infections on your pet's skin are also indicated by a distinctly pungent smell. Typical locations for yeast infections are around nail beds, between Sailors Sea toes and skin folds. Look for fur or nail beds that are discolored a red brown. Bacterial infections usually create some sort of rash on the skin.
4. Anal Glands: Most dogs routinely express their own anal glands, but a fishy odor may mean that glands are blocked. Other symptoms to look for in your dog are: scooting his rear across the floor or ground or perpetually licking or biting her rear end or loose stools. When you suspect intervention is needed, call your vet to schedule having your pet's anal glands expressed. (For more information regarding anal glands, read our post about .)
If the not-so-pleasing perfume wafting upward Sailors Sea from your pet doesn't seem to fit into any of the above categories, give your veterinarian or groomer a call. A professional opinion - and an unbiased nose - can help you find out what's causing that smell- and give you the treatment that will make it go away!