Our soft-coated wheaten terrier is an absolutely model dog (though she
doesn't bark at strangers, so useless as a guard dog!) - fantastic
with children, very good-natured etc. HOWEVER. She smells absolutely
awful nearly all the time. We used to wash her almost daily but that
seemed to make matters worse. Now she doesn't get properly washed at
all (or only very seldom), but gets hosed down if she goes in the
muddy stream. We've tried her on various types of food - dry, wet,
you name it. Nothing seems to make a difference. She's nearly two
years old if that makes any difference, and has been spayed.

Anyone any ideas?

Thanks

Edward

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Edward wrote:

Now she doesn't get properly washed at
all (or only very seldom), but gets hosed down if she goes in the
muddy stream. We've tried her on various types of food - dry, wet,
you name it. Nothing seems to make a difference. She's nearly two
years old if that makes any difference, and has been spayed.

Check her mouth. What kinds of dry and wet food? Poor digestion can
lead to smelliness. Good quality food can make a difference, as can
adding yogurt with live cultures.

--
Janet Boss
www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com

On Nov 10, 10:26*pm, Edward wrote:
Our soft-coated wheaten terrier is an absolutely model dog (though she
doesn't bark at strangers, so useless as a guard dog!) - fantastic
with children, very good-natured etc. *HOWEVER. *She smells absolutely
awful nearly all the time. *We used to wash her almost daily but that
seemed to make matters worse. *Now she doesn't get properly washed at
all (or only very seldom), but gets hosed down if she goes in the
muddy stream. *We've tried her on various types of food - dry, wet,
you name it. *Nothing seems to make a difference. *She's nearly two
years old if that makes any difference, and has been spayed.

Anyone any ideas?

Thanks

Edward

Hi Edward
I recently read somewhere that if bathing doesn't get rid of the smell
on a dog, then a medical problem may be the cause, such as dental,
kidney or diabetes. I would encourage you to get to a vet ASAP. Good
luck.
Lance Smith
http://successis catching.com

"Edward" wrote in message
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Our soft-coated wheaten terrier is an absolutely model dog (though she
doesn't bark at strangers, so useless as a guard dog!) - fantastic
with children, very good-natured etc. HOWEVER. She smells absolutely
awful nearly all the time. We used to wash her almost daily but that
seemed to make matters worse. Now she doesn't get properly washed at
all (or only very seldom), but gets hosed down if she goes in the
muddy stream. We've tried her on various types of food - dry, wet,
you name it. Nothing seems to make a difference. She's nearly two
years old if that makes any difference, and has been spayed.

Anyone any ideas?

Thanks

Edward
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I would take her to a vet and have her checked out. She might have either a
tooth, ear or skin infection.
Or, her anal glands might be clogged up. All of the above have terrible
odors and need a vet's treatment.