Suddenly Smelly Dog

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We have a 7 yr old springer who has out of nowhere developed a foul stench about them. It is terrible. I had to shut her out of the room the other day when I was eating.

We took her to the vet as the internet said it could be sign on infection. The vet has said he thinks it is her mouth and recommended a £300 dental treatment. In the same breath though he also said that her mouth looked healthy. I am not convinced about the mouth assessment and don't want to fork out that kind of money if it isn't needed.

Anyone had similar?

Diet has not changed, no other obvious symptoms. I had thought that she seemed to be asking to go out for the toilet more often but my wife doesn't think that is the case and i noticed a few times she went out and just mucked around

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SPR2 said:

Anal glands?

Checked and dealt with apparently.

My wife thinks it is coming from the mouth now. Need to brace myself to check

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We found the problem. She has somehow cut herself just behind the ear. Must have been on some metal fencing or something and that has got infected.

Emergency vets last night. Hopefully should all be covered on the insurance.