How to Remove Urine Smells From a Pet

Many cats and dogs carry a small odor of urine from time to time. Sometimes this is due to diet and a lack of certain vitamins, while other times it can be from an elderly pet that loses control of its bladder. Whatever the cause, the smell can be odoriferous and appalling, but usually this smell can be removed easily and quickly at home.

Things You'll Need

  • Large plastic cup Bathtub and water Shampoo for dogs or cats Conditioner for dogs or cats Clean towel Dog perfume or equivalent for cats
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Instructions

    • 1

      Draw a warm bath in the bathtub and place the pet inside. Make sure the water is just warmer than room temperature so as not to burn your pet.

    • 2

      Begin by pouring water from the large plastic cup onto the dog or cat's body starting at the tail area and working your way up to the head. Avoid getting water in your pet's eyes.

    • 3

      Squeeze out shampoo about the size of a quarter into the palm of your hand. Rub your palms together to create a lather and apply this over the animal's entire body. Massage the lather into the coat and rinse in the same manner as Step 2.

    • 4

      Apply a quarter-sized amount of conditioner into your palms and rub together to distribute. Work this into the dog or cat's fur around its entire body. Massage into the skin, then rinse in the same manner as Step 2.

    • 5

      Drain the bathtub and remove the pet for drying. Use the dry towel to scrub over the pet's body to remove any residual water in the fur.

    • 6

      Spray some of the pet's perfume onto the base of the tail and at the base of the neck of the animal. This will help keep away any further urine smells.