My roommate's complaining that my dog smells and I have been shampooing her with increasing fre

1. How often can I use "dry shampoo" without ruining Sunny's skin and/or making her hair fall out? (Hasn't happened yet, but I prefer to "do no harm")

2. Is there something else you can recommend that will do a better job deodorising? I've heard ppl recommend vinegar? I also purchased an enzyme based odor remover (nature's miracle spray) in the United States which works nicely - any idea how often that is safe to use? Does anyone use something they think works better or is healthier for the pet?

By the way, Sunny doesn't "stink" to me or to several other people I asked, she just has a normal doggy smell - is that something I can control? (She doesn't wander outdoors, she only goes out with me for walks twice a day).

I appreciate any advice b/c otherwise I believe I will be forced to choose between the apartment and the dog!

My roommate's complaining that my dog smells and I have been shampooing her with increasing frequency...?

There are several things you can try.

First, try to find a shampoo that says deodorizing instead of dry skin. Most brand names carry a version that deodorizes. I know Fresh n' Clean brand has a baking soda and oatmeal shampoo and conditioner that smell wonderful. If you don't mind spending money, go to www.ryanspet.com and look under shampoos, find the one that says Desert Sudz Desert Fresh shampoo, it is specially designed to keep smelling good for up to 2 weeks.

2 weeks is also the most often you should be washing her, by the way.

I would also try brushing her teeth or getting breath freshening spray or bones, it could be her breath your roommate is smelling.

One last thing, go to Petsmart or somewhere, and they sell scented cologne sprays for dogs. Find a scent you like and spray this all over your dogs fur in between baths, it will keep her smelling good and will not dry out her coat or skin.

Lastly, if your dog is longhaired try mixing the shampoo in an empty jug of warm water and washing her that way, it may be that you aren't getting the shampoo all the way through her coat.

Good luck to you!

My roommate's complaining that my dog smells and I have been shampooing her with increasing frequency...?

It sounds like your roommate may have an aversion to dogs...I would just make sure that the dog is actually bathed (soap and water) regularly (like once a week) and keep the dog off of the couch and any other mutually used places.

My roommate's complaining that my dog smells and I have been shampooing her with increasing frequency...?

WHY DONT U TRY USIN SOME DOVE...THEN PUTTIN LOTION SUNNY SO SHE/HE WONT GET DRY=)...N SORRY BUT SCREW UR ROOMATE

My roommate's complaining that my dog smells and I have been shampooing her with increasing frequency...?

Get Colgate Men's Saving Foam. (the cheapest one) and spritz it on a rag, and wipe the dog down, rubbing it in. Then use a clean rag to dry him off.

It may help to switch his kibble to one that he digests better. Try Canidae, or Innova, Solid Gold, Wysong or Wellness. Nothing with corn. These premium kibbles digest more efficiently and will help reduce odor caused be sebum (body oil) and indigestion.

My roommate's complaining that my dog smells and I have been shampooing her with increasing frequency...?

I think I would spring for a dog bather or groomer. Ask a lot of questions and see if maybe you are washing to much. Is it the breath of the dog maybe. Or maybe the room mate dislikes the dog or you. subtle way to get you to move.

My roommate's complaining that my dog smells and I have been shampooing her with increasing frequency...?

DON'T over-bathe the poor dog!!! It sounds like your roomie will NEVER be satisfied.

My roommate's complaining that my dog smells and I have been shampooing her with increasing frequency...?

first off giving very frequent baths to dogs arent good it drys thrie skin out . they should be bathed in acutuality twie a month. they do however make dog spray that you could try to eliminate some odor. but you roomie has to understand dogs arent suppose to smell sweet all the time they are dogs.