| Although we love our dogs, we don't always | | | | Use a gentle shampoo made for dogs and wash |
| love how they smell. If you know or suspect | | | | him about every six weeks or so. Follow with |
| your canine companion has picked up some | | | | a nice conditioner or make your own using a |
| unpleasant odors, Louise Louis of offers you | | | | little baking soda in lukewarm water. |
| some tips on how to restore a fragrant home | | | | |
| (and dog). | | | | 5. Make sure his diet isn't the problem. |
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| 1. Dry him thoroughly after removing the bad | | | | Feed him a balanced, premium dog food that |
| odor. | | | | smells good to you and make sure his dog food |
| | | | hasn't spoiled or developed mold. Dog food |
| Many dogs love to swim in whatever water is | | | | packaging should indicate its expiration |
| available. Use towels or a hair dryer on the | | | | date. Always check at the store before you |
| lowest-heat setting until he's totally dry. | | | | buy it. |
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| If you need more than water to get him clean, | | | | 6. Check his ears. |
| try Listerine or other brand of mouthwash. | | | | |
| Put some on a washcloth and clean your dog's | | | | Ear infections are a common cause of bad |
| coat, then rinse or shampoo off. If that | | | | smells. Make sure he doesn't have any |
| isn't working, add some baking soda to the | | | | discharges, bad odors or strange colors or |
| mix. | | | | insects in his ears. Infections need to be |
| | | | treated by a vet right away. |
| 2. Check for sticky objects in his coat. | | | | |
| | | | 7. Clean your home and his possessions. |
| Many dogs get feces or other smelly things | | | | |
| stuck in their fur. Especially check his paws | | | | Doggy odors can linger in carpets. You must |
| and around his anus. It's a good idea to | | | | use an enzyme cleaner like Nature's Miracle |
| shave his hair in a circle around his anus to | | | | if he has a potty accident. |
| minimize that possibility. | | | | |
| | | | To restore a nice smell in your home, |
| 3. If his breath is bad, give him Greenies. | | | | sprinkle baking soda on the carpet and leave |
| | | | overnight before vacuuming in the morning. |
| These are one of the great dog products and | | | | Also you can use a little baking soda with |
| available in any pet store. If your dog is | | | | your laundry power when you wash his bedding |
| otherwise healthy and just has doggy breath, | | | | and his clothing. Many people like to put a |
| they'll do the trick. | | | | little white vinegar in the rinse water. |
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| 4. Bathe him regularly especially if he | | | | P.S. Older dogs and unneutered males tend to |
| spends much time outside. | | | | smell more strongly. |
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