Epi4Dogs

Hello all,

First let me thank everyone here who helped us from the beginning. Our Pug Shadow is doing well. She appears to be symptom free, poops are perfect (ha!) & according to the vet, is at a perfect weight (seems a bit skinny to me). She is in great shape, keeps up with the big dogs at the park, & can handle long walks even in the hot weather. In all appearances, she is more healthy than ever. It's been a while since I posted here & if nothing else, I wanted to give this update. Specially since she is doing so well.

One problem... the smell. I know we've discussed "the smell" here on multiple occasions & there are a few theories but nothing concrete & no treatment for it. I'm just posting today to see if anything new has come up about the problem. Bathing works for a few hours, most of a day maybe, then it's back. My wife with the sensitive nose, says the stink does not come from her body but from her mouth. Personally I can't tell, but then I don't sniff her up close like the wife does.

Any news on the EPI fragrance?

Thanks,
Joe S.

Hi Joe and thanks for the great update!

Only a couple things I can think might help. Brushing the teeth with a vet approved toothpaste, adding a breath additive to the water, and going to Creon for enzyme. However since things are going so well I would really hesitate to change enzymes. Maybe you use Creon already.

I am not aware of any new findings to help the smell.

Jill

Hi Jill,

We are using Diane's Enzymes & are happy with the product mainly because Shad is doing so well.
We will try using a breath additive in her water. The toothpaste thing might be difficult so let's see how the breath additive works.

Thank you very much for your reply,
Joe

Hello, Joe,

Thanks for the great update on Shadow! It is always so good to hear that a pup is doing so well. We all remember the beginning stages and how stressful they were, so hearing that pups are thriving gladdens our hearts!

Sorry I can't help you with the "fragrance" issue. I know you won't want to hear this, but Kolby never had an odor. It does seem odd that some dogs exhibit the "odor of sanctity" and others don't.

Keep the good news coming.

Barb

Tucker's breath sometimes smells like dirty tennis shoes, but I have found marinating his food an extra few minutes sometimes helps. I am not certain this is the case, but it does seem that way. I am nose-sensitive, too, but so happy with his health being good, it doesn't bother me. Again, burn some Yankee candles for the holidays!---Pam

Hi. I agree - if its from the mouth you might try some brushing or additives to the water. I don't think it's EPI related. I'm the world's worst as I don't brush my dog's teeth - they won't tolerate it and I have to pick my battles LOL