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can a dog emit an odor when it is afraid?

my cocker spaniel never likes to have his ears touched and when grooming him, his tongue changes color and he suddenly has a horrific odor that goes away with a bath til the next time we try grooming


Asked by Member 988739 on May 24th 2010 Tagged dogodors in Grooming
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Aster

I don't remember seeing anything about that from a reliable source. But yes, I think dogs can make themselves smell doggy. Perhaps they tense up and a little material comes out their anal glands or from their paws.

Perhaps having his anal glands emptied frequently would disarm him.

I have more confidence in things where my reading confirms my experience.


Aster answered on 5/24/10. Helpful? Yes/Helpful: No 1 Report this answer


Kolbe

Yes, from their anal glands.


Kolbe answered on 5/24/10. Helpful? Yes/Helpful: No 1 Report this answer


Snickers

Oh yeah.
The dreaded anal gland stink. Don't know how to describe it, but it's the smell of fear alright.


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Dieta

You say ears.?? Have you had the vet check those out? Dogs like this with floppy ears can get infections. Maybe that is your mysterious smell?
Also, he needs a check on the heart if his tongue swells and a blood test as this can either be a circulatory thing or diabetes.
I would say this might be more of a medical issue then the anal gland or a body odor. goodluck


Dieta answered on 5/26/10. Helpful? Yes/Helpful: No 0 Report this answer


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