any suggestions for a "stinky puppy"?

[daisybee]

I have a five month old golden retriever and he is really stinky He can clear a room in no time. He is even getting audible now, I was blaming my husband until he wasn't home and I still heard him (the dog). I don't know if it's the food. It is a purina dog food and I have heard that can be a problem so I am about to change over to science diet. If anybody has any other ideas please let me know. My family and I will be grateful.

[Karen]

It's often the result of food, a sensitivity to something in it. Try reading the ingredients, and do the switch gradually, so he doesn't get an upset tummy in the process. If he's no better with the science diet, try switching to a Lamb and Rice-based food, which often is better for pooches with sensitivities.

[mruffruff]

I always add a tablespoon of yogurt to my dogs' food. I have one of the three who is worse than the others. It seems to help keep the odor down and they rarely get sick. The type of food definitely has a lot to do with it.

[dragondawg]

I have a five month old golden retriever and he is really stinky He can clear a room in no time. He is even getting audible now, I was blaming my husband until he wasn't home and I still heard him (the dog). I don't know if it's the food. It is a purina dog food and I have heard that can be a problem so I am about to change over to science diet. If anybody has any other ideas please let me know. My family and I will be grateful.

Definition of a dishonest person: One who farts, and blames it on the dog.

Switching to a higher quality food can't hurt, and probably won't help that much either. You might want to have the Vet take a fecal check and check for worms. Another thing with growing puppies is that their digestive rates are so high, they can end up with higher amounts of gas in a relatively empty intestinal track. Puppy will probably outgrow most of it.

[Seravieve]

Definition of a dishonest person: One who farts, and blames it on the dog.

LOL.. that had me laughing. So true!

I definitely agree that it could be the food.. or its just the dog! Eli has some awful gas.. lets just say we call him 'broccoli man'! We started him out on Purina puppy chow and now have gradually switched to Nutro puppy (large breed) and he's still got it.. And they're pretty different ingredients lists.. he's been eating Nutro for about 3 weeks now and I'd say its getting better though... Food change might help in the end, although it could worsen it before your puppy's adjusted to the new food. =)

[bckrazy]

Food allergies often result in very gassy pups! I would start him on a kibble with very basic ingredients and a different meat meal (such as venison instead of chicken/beef), specifically for dogs with allergies, and see if that helps.

A food packed with fillers also promotes flatulence... and Purina kibble is practically ALLLL filler. I suggest checking out Natura products (http://www.naturapets.com). None of their products are re-called, they have allll good foods, and many allergy-free options.

[theterrierman]

If you're switching foods anyway, might as well go for something a little better than Science Diet. Check out Petcurean, Canidae All Life Stages, or Innova Evo

Also, as others have said, have him checked for worms. And if he really wolfs down his food, he could be swallowing air, which would contribute.

Just my $0.02

Andy