Deodorizers for Dog Odor

If you own a dog, or you have friends that do, you probably know odor can be a potential problem. Some dog owners are concerned with making sure their dog's coat smells fresh and clean all the time. Other dog owners may have issues with keeping their pet's odor out of their carpet and upholstery. Whatever you are looking to deodorize, your friends and family members will appreciate the effort to eliminate your dog's odor.

  1. Deodorizers for Your Dog's Coat

    • Keeping your dog groomed and cleaned can be very important to some dog owners. After you have your dog washed, look at the variety of deodorizers available to keep your pet smelling fresh. Deodorizers come in powders, sprays and wipes. A powder is used by sprinkling the deodorizer over your pet, and then using a brush to rub it in. A spray is perhaps a simpler method, since you do not have the messy clean up of powder. Just spray the clean scent on your dog's coat. Wipes are easy to use, and you can take these with you on the go. All of these applications come in a variety of scents, so you can choose a smell fitting for your dog.

    Deodorizing Your Carpet

    • Sometimes your dog's odor can get into your carpet and upholstery, which can be a challenge to remove odors from. If your dog urinates on the carpet, soak up as much of the liquid, as quickly as possible, before deodorizing. Baking soda is a natural method of deodorizing these smells. Sprinkle baking soda over the carpet and let it set over night. Vacuum the baking soda up, and hopefully most of the odor. For really strong odors, you need to use a carpet-shampooer. Look for products that specifically state they remove odors.

    Deodorizing Washable Materials

    • If your dog loves to curl up on your bed, or has found a favorite blanket in the living room to sleep on, you may need to treat your sheets with a special deodorizer to remove the smell. You can simply add a scoop of baking soda to your washing machine, then allow your clothes to hang outside to dry.

    Considerations

    • Remember your dog's coat may have a natural odor to it, but take your dog to a veterinarian if the odor seems overly powerful. Your vet could find something wrong with the diet or health of your dog. Also, if your dog's odor is caused by him having accidents on the carpet, you may need to focus on training methods for teaching your dog to use the bathroom outside only. These skills can be more difficult to teach as the dog gets older.