Why does my dog have a fishy smell and warm belly after a bath?

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My dogs tummy feels a little warm and her vagina area in letting off a tuna smell why is that? I just gave her a bath less than a week ago. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 2 years old | 6 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

The fishy odor is probably coming from her anal sacs. They are fluid filled sacs on either side of her anal opening. They are like scent glands in a skunk. The fluid smells awful. Dogs can get infections in the anal sacs and they can express the smelly fluid when they are scared. I recommend having them emptied by your veterinarian to check for infection and prevent the buildup of fluid. This is most common in smaller breeds of dogs. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Daisy.

Why does my dog have a fishy smell and warm belly after a bath?

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