K KellyB New Member Apr 26, 2006 #1 Joined Apr 17, 2006 Messages 147 Likes 0 Points 0 Location Pennsylvania Apr 26, 2006 #1 I swear that my dog gives off a smell when she's nervous/scared . . . am I nuts?
Giny Active Member Apr 26, 2006 #2 Joined Aug 15, 2005 Messages 5,544 Likes 4 Points 38 Location Maine Apr 26, 2006 #2 It's possible! When some dogs get nervous it causes their anal glands to release. It gives off a very strong musky fishy smell.
It's possible! When some dogs get nervous it causes their anal glands to release. It gives off a very strong musky fishy smell.
M Muddy4paws New Member Apr 26, 2006 #3 Joined Apr 24, 2006 Messages 28 Likes 0 Points 0 Location UK Apr 26, 2006 #3 Its probably anal glands as Giny said, Just make sure you dont get too close when she squirts them =P
Its probably anal glands as Giny said, Just make sure you dont get too close when she squirts them =P
D deardoggy.com New Member Apr 26, 2006 #4 Joined Jan 3, 2006 Messages 35 Likes 0 Points 0 Apr 26, 2006 #4 It's very possible. We had a dog that did the same thing. I never did find out what did it, but the anal gland theory sounds good
It's very possible. We had a dog that did the same thing. I never did find out what did it, but the anal gland theory sounds good
S SummerRiot Dog Show Addict Apr 26, 2006 #5 Joined Sep 16, 2005 Messages 8,056 Likes 0 Points 0 Age 40 Location Ontario, Canada Apr 26, 2006 #5 yup, more often then not its her anal glands.. she MAY need them "expressed" I suggest taking her to the vet for that.. its VERY stinky!
yup, more often then not its her anal glands.. she MAY need them "expressed" I suggest taking her to the vet for that.. its VERY stinky!
