Dogs aren't quite as good as cats in their grooming habits and consequently often need a bath. "Dogs like to try to disguise their dog smell by rolling in particularly stinky things, such as dead fish, apparently they think this fools potential 'prey' animals into thinking they're not dogs at all." Dogs also often have less-than-desirable snacking habits when allowed to make their own choices. If it is just that your dog has been rolling in something smelly or swimming in smelly water, a good bath should do the trick. Doctors recommend bathing your canine companion with a mild shampoo made for dogs. Skunks present a particularly stinky problem for dogs and their owners. "If your dog gets 'skunked,' you'll know about it and your neighbors will know about it for several weeks. Every time your dog gets wet, you'll smell skunk. The best solution is to dilute apple cider vinegar in water and pour it on your dog. Skunk-Off Spray works as well. There are also special pet products available to rid your dog of the skunk odor. Dogs are also well-known for their ability to cause quite a stench of their own. "Both dogs and cats posses anal glands, but they tend to cause more problems in dogs. The anal glands can become clogged and cause discomfort and irritation. Occasionally these sacs full of smelly fluid are emptied in frightful or stressful situations. "The anal sacs have no useful function in the dog It is believed that in the past the sacs' contents were used to mark territory. Today it seems their only purpose is to cause problems. Like cats, bad breath and smelly ears in a dog can be a sign of underlying disease. If you’re sure that the bad odor is coming from your pet's breath or ears, it’s time to visit the veterinarian to get to the root of the problem.Visit our home page for great discounts on pet supplies and products.