Eliminating Pet Odor

When most people bring home a pet, they don't take into account was the accompany "pet smell".  As most pet owners know, there's a variety of "pet smells", none of them pleasant.  The problem is compacted when owners own multiple pets, especially canines. Bad smells can be traced to a variety of reasons.  Some dogs, particularly hound breeds, excrete more oils than other dogs.  Golden Retrievers are another example of case-specific smells; they love to roll in any awful-smelling organic material that they find.

Luckily, there are a few things you can do to combat this.  Any one of the following, especially if you take all the steps listed, will make your pooch nose-friendly to both you and your guests.

Air Purifiers

Air purifiers work to remove pollutants and odors from the air. This is slightly different from an ionizer which is a type of air purifier. However, most ionizers don't have the necessary filters that make air purifiers effective. Carbon filters are efficient at trapping odors and also trap allergens, which is great for allergy sufferers.  Carbon filtered air purifiers would be able to effectively tackle odors; this is something that just an ionizer cannot do. If this sounds like what you need, try the AirTube Air Purifier, which includes both a carbon and HEPA filter.

All air purifiers are effective air cleaners.  They work to remove allergens such as mold, bacterial, animal dander, fumes and house dust mites and their excretions.  Purifiers with the above stated filters, such as carbon filters, will work that much harder to not only remove pollutants but also eliminate odors such as pet odors, tobacco, and a number of odors associated with daily living.

All pet owners, whether you own a dog or a gerbil, will find it in their interest to invest in an air purifier.  This rule of thumb becomes that much more important if you're a pet owner and have a small child. Consider what not only you, but your small child are breathing in daily if you're sharing your living space with an animal.

Reasons Your Pet May be Producing Strong Odors...

Shampoo Baths

A lot of people make the mistake of thinking that just water alone is sufficient to clean your pet.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  Just as you wouldn't go weeks without shampooing your hair, your pet (who is covered with fur) can't go weeks without being shampooed.

Before you bath your dog, check for any obvious signs of muck s/he might have been rolling around in? Is there any dirt stuck to the paws? If so loosen it first and wipe it away.  The same goes for any feces that might still be stuck to their fur.  Make sure you wash thoroughly and get all the soap out, otherwise it will dry up, flake and cause your dog to produce excess oil.

Dog Breath

There's a reason why "dog breath" has become part of our vernacular. For anyone who's had the pleasure of a dog exhaling straight onto their face, you know that this smell is far from pleasant.  Your dog's bad breath is likely due to his poor diet.  If your dog is not getting a healthy diet, there's a pretty good chance that s/he won't be healthy - and if they're not healthy, then their breath is going to reflect that. Talk to you vet about what special diet needs your dog may have.

Health Problems

There are a range of standard health concerns that could also affect or increase odors. One of these concerns lies in your dog's ears.  Air does not circulate into the ears of drop-eared dogs.  For long-haired dogs, hair will be growing in side the ears.  As this hair accumulates, it restricts the amount of air-flow coming in. Additionally, in any type of dog, flaking, brown debris, gooey excretions, or redness, is a sign that something is medically In either case, the ears become a breeding ground for bacteria. 

The other standard odor-related problem that all dogs have has to do with anal glands, which groomers are trained in excreting during visits.

In addition to an air purifier, there are other ways you can eliminate strong odors. It is best to incorporate all tips for effective odor removal.

Compare Air Purifiers