How to eliminate dog and cat odors
Try putting up permanent sleeping place and wash any bedding regularly so as to control a persistent odor of a dog or cat. Your pet must be kept well groomed. Scatter baking soda or carpet deodorizer where a pet has slept on carpets, then vacuum.
How to deal with abnormal body odors
Consult a veterinarian for pets that have an extra strong body odor even when brushed and clean. They may have seborrhea, ear infection, or impaction of the anal glands in dogs.
Seborrhea, a skin disorder, may be controlled by a human dandruff shampoo or medicated shampoo. Your pets may have a glandular problem if they are biting or licking abnormally at the rear end or scooting on it. Glandular problem and ear infections may demand treatment from professionals.
How to avoid halitosis from deposits on animals’ teeth
Halitosis refers to chronic bad breath. The best course for it is prevention. Give a dog a rawhide bone to chew on and crunchy dry foods for cats.
With baking soda or toothpaste, and a soft brush or a gauze square wrapped around your finger, carefully brush your pet’s teeth.
How to cleaning up animal messes
Scoop them up and blot the area with paper towels. To prevent staining, you may apply vinegar, lemon juice, or ammonia. To eliminate the odor, use soap and water in scrubbing the area.
For animal urine spots, use commercial preparations. Apply them directly to the affected area to neutralize the stain and odor. (Read: 20 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT PETS)
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