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