Do Dogs Sweat?

[jgttime]

I have a Shitzu and all of her life she has perspired (sweated) to the point of having to keep her hair short because of hot spots. She keeps an odor unless you bath her daily.

I always heard that dogs didn't sweat that they cooled themselves by panting. When Princess gets too hot she licks her nose, but the perspiring is constant.

[Moo]

I'm pretty sure that the only place that your dog can sweat is the pads of his feet. Anywhere else is physically impossible due to no sweat glands.

[Dax]

You should speak to your vet about changing diet

Do dogs sweat?Yes and no. The dog's dermal skin layer has two types of glands that produce fluids. The apocrine glands, which produce sweat in humans, have two other functions in dogs — they help seal the outer layer of the epidermis and they secret pheromones that give dogs a distinctive body odor. The eccrine glands in the pads of the paws do produce a watery secretion similar human perspiration. This secretion leaves damp pawprints behind nervous or stressed canines and may also improve traction for a quick getaway.http://www.canismajor.com/dog/skin1.html

[jgttime]

Thank you this explains quite a bit.

[Dax]

PS you are likely making the dog generate more oils by over bathing & bathing with the wrong products.

[jgttime]

Is there any suggestion as what products to use. I use an oatmeal based shampoo for in between bathings. The groomer gets her every month and I know she uses a soothing shampoo because of Princess' scratching. Even though she has quite an odor, I don't bath her more than once a week if that. I rely more on sponge baths to freshen her up until her next bath.

[Dax]

This is what I would do;
* increase the amount of time between the baths (continue with the Oatmeal Shampoo) Once a month goal or even less often
* Wash the following areas (only these) daily. Around mouth, bum & eyes with a mixture of water & a couple tablespoons baking soda. Bacteria Stinks
* Use a dog cologne or de-oderizer sprayed lightly on dog. Pick a mild one for daily use.
* speak to a vet or dog store about switching dog food. Stinky inside - stinky outside.

The scratching is a sign that the skin is dry.

[jgttime]

That sounds like a sound plan. I would have never thought of baking soda.

[erdog3]

Pro Dog have a heap of products for the natural way, and skin problems. Click on the link in the top left of your screen, then go to products.
Because you are a member of the forum you will recieve a discount on the prices.

[Luvit73]

I didn't know we get discounts , Ellie , cool !