English bulldogs stinky butt

[Goombabehr]

I’m a new member here and a new English bulldog owner and we already love our Bullie! But we washed him yesterday he’s not stinky anymore but his butt! Is there any tips to reduces his butt stickiness?? I don’t think he has an irritation or it’s not infected. His butt just smells sour.. any tips from senior bulldog owner?? Please and thank you!

 

[bulliemommi]

I’m a new member here and a new English bulldog owner and we already love our Bullie! But we washed him yesterday he’s not stinky anymore but his butt! Is there any tips to reduces his butt stickiness?? I don’t think he has an irritation or it’s not infected. His butt just smells sour.. any tips from senior bulldog owner?? Please and thank you! View attachment 110978

LOL I have to answer because this happened to us. We even went to the vet, who explained to us about a "tail pocket." *click that brown type - it's a link w more info!!*
Your bully must have an area around the tail that gets dirty when he poos. You really need to wipe it often or it will reek and can get very irritated and infected. Some bullies have to get their poor tails amputated. If you can't figure it out, go the vet and ask them to help/show you how to clean it, or ask the people you got him from about it and see if they can help. Baby wipes (not too wet though, you don't want the area staying damp) for sensitive skin/no scent are the best. Wipe until there's no more funk. Sometimes our boy loved it and would nibble the air, heheh. Buy the big sizes and get used to using them! We kept a lidded garbage can outside on the porch and that's where our boy got his wipes and then we could easily toss the wipes and not have them in the inside trash. Sometimes if it got irritated, I also powdered him under there with anti fungal powder or powder from the vet. Welcome to the fun of owning a bully! PS Your baby is ADORABLE. I wish I could show you what you need to do for him!

 

[Goombabehr]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate the help! ������

 

[bulliemommi]

You are so welcome, this is the awesome place, please stick around!!! How old is your baby? @Goombabehr
I used to have the quote from the vet as my signature about the tail pocket thing bc it was so funny once we knew what we needed to do. BC our poor boy STUNK too and we had no clue what it was.
You may wish to start with wipes that are treated with antifungal meds, check out some of the threads here for recs, or ask the vet. He rec. we use gloves at first, but once I knew what to do, it got easier and I didn't get my hands dirty, but of course always washed them well before and after. I would dry with a paper towel after I used the baby wipes. I never used alcohol or witch hazel but everyone is different. I liked the wipes because I could contort them to fit up in there - pads were harder for me to use on him because his was so deep.

 

[Goombabehr]

After you gave me the tip I cleaned the tail pocket and it already made a difference! It’s still a little stinky but a lot less! I’m just gonna keep doing it everyday and I’m sure the stink will slowly go away. And it seems like he enjoyed it which I’m very glad cuz I don’t wanna fight him just to clean his pocket haha My bully is almost two and we got him not too long ago. He’s such a good boy and we’re super happy that he’s part of our lil family!

 

[Johnth375]

Yeah, it’s probably the tail pocket! Our baby Zeus had the same issues when he was younger, it was really stinky! He also was agitated and itchy even if we would clean it on a daily basis. Your vet may or may not recommend a tail pocket surgery. Hopefully it isn’t that bad though and your baby should be good but if it is, it’s a very smooth surgery! Best of luck to you and your beautiful bully!

 

[Goombabehr]

Thank you! I’m already enjoying this forum and getting lots of tips and help!

 

[bulliemommi]

After you gave me the tip I cleaned the tail pocket and it already made a difference! It’s still a little stinky but a lot less! I’m just gonna keep doing it everyday and I’m sure the stink will slowly go away. And it seems like he enjoyed it which I’m very glad cuz I don’t wanna fight him just to clean his pocket haha My bully is almost two and we got him not too long ago. He’s such a good boy and we’re super happy that he’s part of our lil family!

Yay, he is lucky to have you @Goombabehr. He may have had it done before and is used to having it done! Glad it went well and good on you for taking care of him right away.

This place is the best. I hadn't been back since our sweetie passed in 2016 (and @2BullyMama helped me through it like no one else) and have just recently been able to post again.

 

[Goombabehr]

I’m very sorry to hear that. I can’t imagine losing our pets (more of a companion) I sure your bully was very loved and you made him the happiest a bully can be! I am glad you are back and helping new bully owners like me! Thank you again! I’m pretty sure I’ll be posting up more question and I would love your help! :D [MENTION=4447]bulliemommi[/MENTION]

 

[2BullyMama]

What a beautiful bully boy... Goomba!!! Love his name❤️
[MENTION=4447]bulliemommi[/MENTION] has you covered with the pocket... witch hazel on a cotton pad is great to as it is a natural dry agent which helps keep the area dry.

It could also be anal glands. So keep us posted on how he is doing


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[Clermont]

after supper routine at our house, Malacetic wipes, clean 'butt-butt' , ears, and face before bed. All I have to do is say 'let's go clean butt-butt' he assumes position.

 

[bulliemommi]

I’m very sorry to hear that. I can’t imagine losing our pets (more of a companion) I sure your bully was very loved and you made him the happiest a bully can be! I am glad you are back and helping new bully owners like me! Thank you again! I’m pretty sure I’ll be posting up more question and I would love your help! :D @bulliemommi

[MENTION=18065]Goombabehr[/MENTION] You are so welcome and thank you so much for your kind post. It literally brought tears.

 

[Goombabehr]

:D :D

after supper routine at our house, Malacetic wipes, clean 'butt-butt' , ears, and face before bed. All I have to do is say 'let's go clean butt-butt' he assumes position.

 

[helsonwheels]

after supper routine at our house, Malacetic wipes, clean 'butt-butt' , ears, and face before bed. All I have to do is say 'let's go clean butt-butt' he assumes position.[/QUOTE

Lol... Nyala has a tail pocket issue. Been over a year and I use my essential oil mix. I’m in the bathroom preparing the wipes n oils mixture and she’s in the living room. I just say from the washroom....come on Nyala let’s clean your tail....you hear her jump off the sofa running in the bathroom n position herself between my ankles. Duke follows, sees the wipes n makes a dash in the living.

 

[Hankster]

Hahaha i too use the “oils” and Who would think that some of them just love this time of day LOL I too can give a call from anywhere saying “let’s do your booty” and that’s like asking Hank if he wants a cookie or something yummy. Runs in the room slides across the floor onto the couch and “positions himself” as well. Such characters .