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    The document reviews literature on why dogs smell and potential solutions. It discusses that dog's skin naturally produces oils that can cause odor, and that health issues like infections, yeast, bacteria or skin conditions may also contribute to smell. It further notes that bathing dogs helps remove odors, and certain perfumes or baking soda can help freshen a dog's smell between baths if used properly and non-toxically.

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    The document reviews literature on why dogs smell and potential solutions. It discusses that dog's skin naturally produces oils that can cause odor, and that health issues like infections, yeast, bacteria or skin conditions may also contribute to smell. It further notes that bathing dogs helps remove odors, and certain perfumes or baking soda can help freshen a dog's smell between baths if used properly and non-toxically.

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    REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

    As we go on with our everyday life with a great companion by our side,

    more and more people are complaining about their dogs smell. This

    chapter presents the related literature and studies both local from

    foreign and local sources.

    Foreign Literature

    Dog's skin produces excessive sebum that makes the hair follicles

    sweat causing an unpleasant smell. This is commonly seen in summer

    than in winter. (The Halo pets, 2019)

    According to Holidaybarn, allergies, hormonal imbalances, fungus,

    parasites and localized inflammation can lead to an overgrowth of

    yeast or bacteria on the skin and cause an unpleasant smell. Your

    dog's discomfort will lead to excessive scratching and licking which

    can cause a secondary bacterial infection. (2018).

    Stephen White (2015) states about a skin disease called seborrhea

    which causes keratinization (the outer layer of the skin constantly

    keeps renewing) of the skin, claws, and hair follicles. It causes the

    dog’s skin to be excessively greasy and oily, leading the dog to

    smell. If dogs are not washed, cleaned, and dried, the excess sebum

    causes a very musty odor in dogs.

    Dog perfumes and colognes are basically just like the human versions,

    but they’re specially designed so they won’t irritate your dog’s

    sensitive skin. You can use them as a refresher in between baths or

    after a bath to help your pup smell even better. (The Dodo, 2020)
    Local Literature

    Why do wet dogs smell terrible and what can you do about it? Your dog

    has a lot of micro-organisms (yeast and bacteria) in its skin that

    produce residues. When wet, these organic acids turn into an aerosol

    when the water evaporates, creating the horrible wet dog smell that we

    all know. (Dogs Vet, 2023)

    Although it's not usually harmful, the smell of a wet dog can indicate

    the number of bacteria and yeast present in your dog. If the amount of

    microorganisms living in your dog starts to get out of balance, the

    immune system can become overloaded and may have infection. (Dogs Vet,

    2023)

    According to Patnubay (2023) Sometimes a dog smells bad for reasons

    more serious than just a bit of dirt and grime. Odors that are yeasty,

    fishy, or otherwise foul can all be symptoms of an underlying health

    problem. Not only can this spell trouble for your dog, but those

    pervasive odors can be detrimental to your bond with your canine

    companion, too. If your pup smells bad, don’t banish him to the dog

    house.

    Small amounts of baking soda are considered harmless to use around

    dogs, but feeding it to them is not recommended. Baking soda can be

    toxic to dogs if large quantities are ingested. 1 It's important to

    understand how to use it properly and keep your dog safe. (Rivera,

    2022)

    In a study conducted by George Preti (2020), When your dog takes a

    bath or goes for a swim, the water causes the release of stinky

    compounds. “The water molecules have displaced the smaller volatile

    compounds which are odoriferous,” explains George Preti, a scientist

    and expert on body odor.

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