Yorkie Poos don’t necessarily smell bad naturally, but they do often end up becoming stinky for a number of reasons. If you’re Yorkie Poo smells, it could be because of a poor diet, ear infection, unhealthy skin, or another health reason. For this reason, it’s important to take good care of your Yorkie Poo, and pay attention if it’s smelling a little extra stinky.
There’s a lot to know about why your Yorkie Poo might smell, and what it might mean for your pet’s health! Read on to find out everything you need to know on the subject and get an answer to the question: do Yorkie Poos smell?
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Why does your Yorkie Poo smell?
There are a number of reasons, as outlined above, that your Yorkie Poo could be smelling a little bit. Whatever the reason may be, it shouldn’t be ignored or simply brushed off as “the smell of a dog.”
Whether your Yorkie Poo isn’t being groomed properly, has an improper diet, an ear infection, respiratory issues, or any other problems that could be causing a stink, it’s important to identify the smell so it can be taken care of as fast as possible. Not only will this make being near your dog much easier, but it can help take care of health problems you may not even know about.
Where does your Yorkie Poo smell?
First, it’s important to identify where the smell is coming from. Although it may be gross, this is the best way to figure out what health issue might be causing your Yorkie Poo to be a little bit extra stinky. Do this by smelling your Yorkie Poo’s skin, ears, paws, breath, and other parts!
I know, sounds yucky. However, if you can identify where the smell is coming from, you can start making a plan to eliminate the smell or the health problem that is causing it, if there is one.
Improper grooming
The usual and most obvious reason that your Yorkie Poo might smell bad is that you aren’t grooming properly. Make sure you’re brushing your Yorkie Poo’s coat regularly, giving the dog’s coat a wash around once every three weeks (using a dog-safe shampoo or soap), and make sure that your dog isn’t eating feces or urine or rolling around in filth too much. It is a dog after all.
Improper diet
An unhealthy diet can also lead to a bit of a stink. Whether it’s excess flatulence, extra stinky poops, or just the natural odor of a struggling digestive system, an unbalanced or improper diet can lead to a lot of gross smells.
Rather than sticking with the same old kibble, try upgrading in quality. Otherwise, you can try making your dog’s food from scratch. Make sure your dog is getting enough lean proteins, like chicken, fish, or turkey, carbs, fiber (ideally from fresh vegetables), vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients.
A balanced diet will eliminate a lot of foul odors that a distressed gastrointestinal system will cause.
Ear infection
If your dog’s ears smell, it’s probably due to an ear infection. This will require veterinary intervention, so it’s important to not ignore a smell coming from the ears. Ear infections can occur if you forget to clean your dog’s ears, let wax build up too much, or they can just simply happen spontaneously.
Either way, you’ll need a prescription to handle this one. If your dog’s ears are stinky, swollen, discharging puss, or they seem itchy to the dog, it’s best to take them to the vet to try to get some medicine for that infected ear. Otherwise, your dog’s discomfort will continue and the smell will not go away.
Unhealthy skin
Unhealthy skin can cause a stink in your dog as well. If your Yorkie has some kind of infection on their skin or the skin is unwashed beneath the fur, it will begin to stink. It can be hard to differentiate this from the fur smell, so make sure to keep smelling for smells from the skin after you wash the fur.
Digestive issues
As mentioned above in the diet section, digestive issues can cause a lot of smell. Excessive flatulence can be one of the major reasons that your Yorkie Poo is a little bit stinky.
If you think this may be the reason, try switching up your Yorkie Poo’s diet to something a little bit easier to digest. Plain, skinless, boiled chicken with rice is very easy for dogs to digest, so it can be a good first step.
Dental problems
Dental problems can cause bad breath, a major reason many owners complain that their Yorkie Poo’s stink. Make sure you’re brushing your Yorkie Poo’s teeth and having them professionally cleaned once a year.
If these issues persist, it may be a good idea to visit the vet.
Anal glands
If your Yorkie Poo is smelling of fish, or it seems like its anus is itching (scooting and dragging around the floor is a common sign of this), then it could mean your dog’s anal glands need to be expressed.
This is a common problem and is very easy to solve. Simply take your dog to the vet and they will do this very common procedure.
Respiratory issues
Respiratory problems, like dental issues, can also make your dog’s breath smell. This is something that is hard to figure out on your own and will more often be news that comes from your vet after a checkup. This is why it’s important to take your Yorkie Poo to the vet regularly and keep your vet in the loop about all of your dog’s smells and other issues.
What are the least stinky breeds of dogs?
The least stinky breeds are usually identified as breeds like Pomeranians, Maltese, Scottish Terriers, Schnauzers, and Yorkies! Since Yorkies are on this list, Yorkie Poos aren’t usually considered very smelly. This is why it’s extra important to pay attention when your Yorkie Poo is exhibiting strange or foul odors.
My name is Ken and I’m one of the staff writers at Petloverguy.com. I’ve cared for pets most of my life starting with hamsters, turtles, and snakes. Then moving up to parakeets, guinea pigs, and even ducks.
I currently live with two yorkies and a chihuahua mix.