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My new puppy smells bad after a bath. What's wrong and what can I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered

I just got my puppy today and he smells really bad. I gave him a bath with a 2 in 1 dog shampoo but still smells it’s not as bad but he still smells is there anything I can do to correct this?

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 29th, 2019

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Pablo. I recommend that he sees a veterinarian. It is important to have any new pet examined, but especially a puppy. You need to start a deworming protocol and ensure that he is properly vaccinated. His veterinarian can help you determine the source of the bad smell. It could be his anal glands for example. I hope this information helps!

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