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Why does my Golden Retriever puppy make rooms smell bad after a while?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | 3 months and 22 days old | 20 lbs

I have a golden retriever puppy and whichever room he enter has this typical bad odor after some time.

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Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian

Published on June 27th, 2017

This could just be a normal "dog" smell and he may need a bath. Make sure you use a puppy shampoo. Also some dogs will express their anal glands (2 glands one on each side of anus that help to lubricste bowel movements) if they get nervous or if they are full and smell really bad. Your vet clinic should be able to express these for you. Also dogs that have yeast or bacterial infections in the ears or skin could also be the reason for the odor so if the bath or anal glands expression doesn't help then I would have your vet do an exam to make sure there isn't an infection somewhere. I hope this helps.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on July 8th, 2017

    Have him examined by your veterinarian to diagnose infection. A skin infection can cause a bad odor. The anal glands should also be checked and emptied if necessary. Be sure to is a pet approved shampoo and dry thoroughly afterwards.

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