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Why does my spayed dog keep getting a foul smell every 2 months?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | BullBoxer | Female | spayed | 3 years and 9 months old | 65 lbs

Diesel is having a foul order. She gets this like every 2 two months roughly. She is spayed so it isn’t heat. Please help!

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Answered By Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner

Published on March 2nd, 2018

Can you isolate where the smell is coming from? If it is coming and going every 2 months, I would wonder if she is having problems with her anal glands. If the smell appears to be coming from her skin, it is possible that it is from the bacteria or yeast on her skin. I am attaching a link below that discusses doggy odors that may give you some hints as well. http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2377 Good luck! I hope that was helpful and gives you some ideas. Thanks for using PetCoach.

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