My 3 year old dog has smelly feet! When his feet get warm even the sheets and blankets smell! I have taken him to two different vets. They tell me it's normal. I'm 50 and have had dogs all my life and never have I had a dog's feet smell so bad. HELP!
Maybe using a mild spray deodorant would help? You might try standing him in a tub with a couple of inches of water with an anti-bacterial soap in it, then, once his feet dry, apply a deodorant or even an antibacterial body powder, taking care to get between his pads.
It sounds like maybe he is getting some bacterial growth in the moisture from his feet, just like we get B.O. under our arms where it is moist. I would hesitate to use an antiperspirant on his feet, though, because dogs can only perspire through their nose skin and feet to cool themselves (in addition to panting). Someone else on here might know more about this.
I expect trial/error would teach you how often you need to do the foot; bath; but I would suspect it would turn into a relatively quick process once he realizes hopping in the tub doesn't mean a full bath!
Wash his feet with cold tea. Make sure to rinse and dry. Cathy from MA
You didn't say what breed, but what I do is shave the hair between the pads of my 6 dogs. Because the pads are so close they retain any moisture that gets between the pads, possibly leading to an infection/sour smell. If you can't do this, take him to a groomer and have it done there.
Dogs lick their paws, so don't put anything on them you don't want your dog to ingest -- like deodorant or antibacterial powder. I've heard that sweaty feet on people can be helped by soaking their feet in strong tea. Something about the tannin in the tea or something like that. It was Dr. Oz speaking about it on Oprah. Anyway, it might work for dogs. Just don't let him drink the tea. Bad for dogs.
Another point to consider is the dog's diet. Dogs will smell more if they are ill (from allergies to the food or otherwise) or if they eat poor food. Don't think you're feeding good food just because it's higher priced, either. Try changing the dog's diet to a homemade or raw food diet. If you don't wish to do that, then supplement his current diet with more unprocessed foods of human grade -- meat, eggs, vegetables (no onions), oatmeal, brown rice, etc. Check to see if the food is safe for dogs, first though (as in onions). Or try switching to a food that doesn't have the common food allergy triggers like corn, wheat, and soy. Oh, and look at the ingredients of any dog treats. There are very few regulations about the ingredients in dog treats, so they may be the problem. I wish you all the best in your solution.
Dogs sweat through their feet, so they get BO there. Use baby wipes or whatever, with anything that would be safe on your skin.
Just wash his feet before bed time. I do. People said I am weird but my little dog sleeps with me and we walk outside
so I usually just wipe him with a washcloth each night and get the paws while I am at it. It is a routine now and he puts his paws up for this now. Good luck
Try dusting his feet with baking soda. Be sure to get between his toes.
Another remedy you might try is to rinse your dog's feet in a white vinegar/water rinse. It may be a yeast infection and vinegar will kill yeast spores.
If your dog seems to be always licking/chewing at her paws, there are several things you can wash her paws with. I found the most effective is a dilute betadine and water solution, and use a gentle baby type soap. once clean, apply coconut oil to the pads and folds of her paws. My dog had rough pads and very smelly feet, but since I started cleaning her paws twice a week, they improved. Today was the first day I tried coconut oil, and guess what? When I took her boots off after a 2 mile walk, the only smell was a slight coconut smell.
One great herbal remedy is to clean feet,,dry well,and apply some teatree oil between toes, keep them off carpet till dry. , may repeat 2/3 times if needed! It works!!
Hello.. I have a good solution!
I actually have a large barrel about 2 tall and 4 wide... (you can also use one of those Rubbermaid storage bins that slide under your bed) with in the barrel I put warm soapy water and a splash of viagar in it. So just before my dog comes inside Ive trained him to step into the bucket splash and stomp around one at a time.
Then I dry his feet off.
Every time no smell :-)
He used to have terrible smelling feet that would make my entire house smell. After taking him to the vet I was told his feet where fine and due to the large breed and his large feet the smell is most likely coming from the yard he uses as a bathroom as well as every where else I walk him.
I change the bucket water daily and its worked like a charm ever since.
Hope this can help someone else out like it helped my family.
Won't the deodorant make them sick when they lick their paws?
Smelly dog feet: try spraying colloidal silver on feet pads and between toes. CS is anti-fungal and -septic. A more natural approach to any perfumed products which could make a dog ill.
Tea tree oil could be toxic to a dog if applied full strength. I dont think it should even be used with a carrier oil.
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My 2 y/o German Shepherd has strong smelly feet. He has been vet checked. There are no problems whatsoever. He spends a lot of time outdoors in fenced in yard. I have washed them constantly to no avail. What can I do to help with them? I am constantly washing his bed covers.
By Carol R.
I would be suspicous of your Vets diagnosis. In my long life I have never heard of a dog whose feet smelled for no reason. It is very likely a yeast or other fungal infection. These are easily cured but require prescription medicine from a Vet. I think a new Vet will be able to do what you need.
My dogs feet stink also he is a very healthy dog nothing is growing in or on his feet, he just has stinky dog feet I havent found anything to get rid of it and yes he has been to 2 different vets and I was told it just happens some times.
I use Apple Cider Vinegar and warm water in a small tub and dip each paw in it, one at a time. If you use the Apple cider vinegar it will kill off any fungal nasties if they are present and will be very healthy if your dog then licks his paws. It will kill any smell, and you and your doggy will be happy and sweet smelling once more.
