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My dogs head stinks

11 replies

BruceLeTerror · 26/04/2025 12:23

It’s really wierd, the top of his head smells like rubber (or something I can’t quite put my finger on?) and it’s just his head - everywhere else smells normal

Google has suggested ear infection, but he’s not remotely worrying about his ears?

Will phone number the vet Monday (I’m like Mrs Pomphrey I swear 😳)

Has anyone else experienced similar? I love to kiss his scrummy little head, but it makes my nose crinkle 😳😳😳

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RedWhite · 26/04/2025 16:24

Gawd 🤢 poor guy and poor you. Hope you figure out what’s wrong with pooch

Dearg · 26/04/2025 16:39

Does he stick his head in bushes or clumps of grass on a walk? My girl does , and clearly there have been times when a taller animal has peed on said bush 🤢
She needs a thorough wash down with shampoo and a cloth some days. And I have learned not to kiss her head .

Titasaducksarse · 26/04/2025 16:50

My dog had a raging ear infection but showed no symptoms other than the stink

BruceLeTerror · 26/04/2025 20:23

Titasaducksarse · 26/04/2025 16:50

My dog had a raging ear infection but showed no symptoms other than the stink

Thank you, what did your dog smell like? I asked my neighbour, and he smelt DDog head and said he just smells of dog (but I guess it was a random request 😂😂)

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BruceLeTerror · 26/04/2025 20:24

Dearg · 26/04/2025 16:39

Does he stick his head in bushes or clumps of grass on a walk? My girl does , and clearly there have been times when a taller animal has peed on said bush 🤢
She needs a thorough wash down with shampoo and a cloth some days. And I have learned not to kiss her head .

He’s always got his nose into something he shouldn’t 😂

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peppermintteadrinker · 26/04/2025 21:03

Dumb question but have you washed his head?

Justkeepingplatesspinning · 26/04/2025 23:26

Lift his ears and have a look in them, also if there is an infection the smell may get worse?
Chances are he's rubbed it on something smelly and just needs his head washed.

Leafy3 · 26/04/2025 23:28

Are you sure he hasn't...rubbed his head on rubber?

Titasaducksarse · 27/04/2025 07:21

BruceLeTerror · 26/04/2025 20:23

Thank you, what did your dog smell like? I asked my neighbour, and he smelt DDog head and said he just smells of dog (but I guess it was a random request 😂😂)

It was a stench...smelt off. I could smell him a metre away.

Init4thecatz · 27/04/2025 07:27

Does his head wag a lot when he's happy? There's a chance you're sniffing the wrong end...

Newlittlerescue · 27/04/2025 07:41

My dog has a very distinctive rubbery smell if he eats or rolls in rabbit poo.

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