5 Things A Vet Can Tell Just By Smelling Your Dog

We now dogs have sharp noses, but vets do too! In fact, they may be able to pinpoint medical conditions just by giving your dog a sniff.

Here are 5 issues a vet can spot by using their nose:

Ear Infections

Bacteria overgrowth in a dog’s ears lead to infection. Their ears are, after all, the perfect, easy spot for bacterial and yeast breeding. Normal, healthy dog ears don’t smell, so any odd odor warrants a vet visit.

Anal Glands

No one thinks a dog’s butt should smell like flowers, but a very strong stink is a sign of an anal gland issue. Excess itchiness in the area is another accompanying symptom.

Skin Infections

Infections of a bacterial or fungal variety on a dog’s skin have a distinct scent. They often small kind of like cheese-flavored popcorn – cheesy, but sweet. Sounds gross, but it works!

Abscesses

An abscess occurs when too much puss gathers in the skin, and a ruptured one can be easy for a vet to sniff out.

Dental Disease

You can’t expect fresh breath from a dog, but the stench that comes with dental disease is usually unmistakable to a professional. Accompanied by discoloration, redness, or swelling, dental disease must be treated ASAP.

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