Hello everyone. I need some help, I tried to find an answer online, but the websites sent me all over. Has anyone ever heard of vaginal odor from a fixed dog? She has been treated for infections there before and they were all cleared out. However, over the past few days she has a (pardon me) rotten fish smell. It is constant, until I clean her female parts and one time the floor under where she was sleeping. It happens when she is napping and doesn't clean herself. I have no idea what it could be or where to start. There is not a discharge with it, just the odor... Any ideas? I would really appreciate at least a place to start....Thank you.
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Vaginal Odor on a spayed female?
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Is she a spayed female 2+ YO?
I'd first check for a UTI (females have them more frequently than males.) If not a UTI, then I'd suspect hormonal incontinence. If HI, they urinate in their sleep which soils their bedding and makes them smell sour. Very common ailment to the point where at one time, all three former females in my house had it. Easy to treat with daily PPA/Proin (phenylpropanolamine) tabs or some have had success with herbal remedies.
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Originally posted by kiwwigirl View PostShe is only 6 1/2 months old. And I know she doesn't urinate in her sleep... If the anal glands smell, than what is that? Thanks for your help.
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The way you describe the smell leads me to believe it's her anal glands. I would take her to the vet to have it checked out. They can show you how to express them yourself (it's gross, but better than having to take them to the vet if they get clogged again).sigpic
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Ah, at that age it's not incontinence.
Agree, likely an anal gland problem. Your vet or groomer can express them. If her stool is loose, you may want to get it firm so they'll self-express.Lissa's furkids: Jupiter (RIP), Merlot (RIP), Savannah, and Poet
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Ditto on anal glands. Daisy is a spayed female as well and you can tell when she is having trouble extracting her glands on her own. They will usually extract on their own if their poo is nice and hard. As mentioned, you can have a groomer do it or learn to do it yourself if she is not able to do it on her own. It's a pretty nasty smell....very fishy. Hence the nickname "Fishbutt" for Daisy when this occurs. It is bene"fish"al to learn to do it on your own. Yes, I crack myself up.sigpic
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LOL! I like the last joke! But in all seriousness, Thank you very much for the advice. Her stool has been looser since I moved, but started her on vitamins to help. I will most certainly take the advice and have them checked. Thank you again!sigpicOldy! But it's Abigail! "Finally got it to work!"
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