Help, my dog smells!
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Every dog owner recognizes it: suddenly your dog has a very strong smell. It is normal for a dog to have a light dog scent, but sometimes their coat can really stink. When that happens, cuddling or the smell in the house isn't so nice anymore.
There are several causes for this strong odor. It usually happens because the dog enjoyed rolling in mud, feces, or something else that stinks. A wet dog whose coat hasn't been dried properly also gives off that well-known wet dog smell. Often, the coat starts to stink because a lot of dirt, dust, and dead hair get trapped in it. If a coat isn't brushed regularly, loose hair, dirt, and dander stay caught in the fur. This can make the dog smell bad and cause skin and coat problems.
What can you do about a smelly coat?
If the coat is very dirty, you can only get rid of the smell by washing the dog with a dog shampoo. Pet Silk offers various wellness shampoos. The only difference between these shampoos is the scent. These shampoos clean the coat, add shine, and leave a wonderful fragrance. Examples of these shampoos are: Rainforest, Clean Scent, or French Vanilla.
If the coat is extremely dirty, use Deep Cleansing shampoo. This shampoo cleans the coat extra thoroughly and removes tough dirt and grease.
If you just want to give your dog a quick refresh, use one of the Pet Silk colognes. Spray a small amount onto the coat, massage it in briefly, and your dog will smell great again.
There are several causes for this strong odor. It usually happens because the dog enjoyed rolling in mud, feces, or something else that stinks. A wet dog whose coat hasn't been dried properly also gives off that well-known wet dog smell. Often, the coat starts to stink because a lot of dirt, dust, and dead hair get trapped in it. If a coat isn't brushed regularly, loose hair, dirt, and dander stay caught in the fur. This can make the dog smell bad and cause skin and coat problems.
What can you do about a smelly coat?
If the coat is very dirty, you can only get rid of the smell by washing the dog with a dog shampoo. Pet Silk offers various wellness shampoos. The only difference between these shampoos is the scent. These shampoos clean the coat, add shine, and leave a wonderful fragrance. Examples of these shampoos are: Rainforest, Clean Scent, or French Vanilla.
If the coat is extremely dirty, use Deep Cleansing shampoo. This shampoo cleans the coat extra thoroughly and removes tough dirt and grease.
If you just want to give your dog a quick refresh, use one of the Pet Silk colognes. Spray a small amount onto the coat, massage it in briefly, and your dog will smell great again.
