Stinky Eyes: What causes a bad odor around eyes?

A viewer asks: "My Shih Tzu has an bad odor around his eyes. What causes that?"

This is a common problem and one that needs daily attention to help keep odors and skin inflammation under control.

Learn more:

• What causes a bad odor around eyes?
• Reasons Pets May Be Stinky

Readers Respond: Tell us about your stinky pet

Eye Problems in Dogs and Cats

• Glossary Term: Lacrimation
• Glossary Term: Blepharospasm
• Cherry Eye
• Entropion in Dogs and Cats

Photo: Sadie the Shih Tzu by SadieShihTzu/Flickr

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