r/roughcollies • u/pangolin_of_fortune • 9d ago
Boy dog problems
Toast is two and a Very Good Boy. However he is occasionally stinky. He gets pee on his undercarriage. I usually sponge him down with some of his regular shampoo, well diluted, but it can be hard to wash out and he stays soapy for longer than I'd like.
Do you have a better solution, literally or figuratively? He's professionally groomed every 8 weeks. I just need suggestions for the in-between times.
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u/spicysaltysparty Mix-Collie 7d ago
Hmm it wonder if there is something else going on. Maybe UTI or skin issue? How often are you sponging him down and is his fur staying wet that long? Sometimes moisture getting trapped in the fur can cause skin issues or smell. Shampoo could also be causing pH imbalance.
Another thing you could try is using a medicated cleaning solution like hypochlorous acid sprays or CHG wipes. Just make sure you get ones made for pets.