Natural pet deodorising hacks

by Naomi (follow)

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There is sufficient evidence to show the positive effects that pets have on our health including reducing depression, anxiety, cardiovascular disease and increasing overall well being.

The odour caused by pets can impede on the positive relationship and health outcomes if they go unchecked.

The following methods will help to deodorise your pets, reduce household odours and may help your coexistence and relationship with your pet happier.



Dogs
A dog's paws and hair follicles create an individual scent that we detect as doggy odour. The smell can become overpowering if they have skin allergies, dental issues or if you have two or more dogs who eat each other's poo!

To deodorise in between baths
This method does not irritate the skin and is good for dogs who have dermatitis or sensitive skin. It is a great quick fix if your dog is in-between baths or has rolled in something (from experience!).










It is always good to check with the vet to determine if there is an underlying skin condition if your pet continues to smell.



Combat bad breath
Like humans dogs need to have their teeth brushed for good dental hygiene and to reduce bad breath.

When you dog is a puppy:

For older dogs:

To prevent your dog eating each others poo
My vet suggested this trick and it works a treat if you have two or more dogs:

The pineapple will change the odour and taste of the poo, making it unpalatable for your dog.



Smelly ears
Check the inside of your dogs ears and take to the vet if they have brown wax, discharge or are excessively scratching their ears as this may indicate a mite, bacterial or fungal infection.

After the infection has cleared, to clean the outer ear I do the following (on my vets advice):

Cat Litter
For a fresher smelling cat litter box:

Beds and blankets
To freshen bed:

Bird cage cleaner
To make a natural bird cage cleaner:



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