Eliminating and Diminishing Pet Odors In Your Home

Whether you’re an owner of one or several animals, it can be difficult to maintain an odor-free home. While some people have better sense of smells than others, I can’t begin to tell you how many people I know that can smell a pet-filled home, before the front door even opens. I currently own two dogs, and have previously owned both dogs and cats, including rabbits and chickens, and they each have distinct odors. Sometimes a keen sense of smell can be a blessing, but for these particular odors, often times not. These odors can be quickly eliminated by proper and in-between caring of animals, along with fast and effective simple procedures, that many of us overlook because we get too busy, or think we can do that later. The following tips are ways to eliminate and neutralize odors that occur from your pet(s).

1. Have your animals regularly groomed each month. In-between groomings, use a bath/wash spray, such as Waterless Pet Bath by Minute Groom and Groomax Spa.

Yes, I know, most cats hate water, but there are some who can and will tolerate it. As an owner of a cat for 15 years, I began bathing my cat when he was young, that way he was used to it as he grew older. He didn’t like them, but he tolerated them. If it’s impossible to bathe your cat, then a wash spray is equally effective, as most cats prefer to groom themselves anyway. Dr. Mary Becker of Vet Street, states that your animal should be bathed weekly, but as that is quite expensive, in-between fresh-ups with waterless pet baths and spas are ideal. You can purchase many of these at any pet retail store, such as PetSmart, and other stores that sell pet products, like Walmart and Target.

2. Make sure you keep your house regularly cleaned, preferably once a week.

If you have hardwood/tile floors, mopping and dusting is essential to rid of dirt, excess hair, among other foibles. According to Dr. Becker also states that it is imperative that when your dog and/or cat “uses the box or goes in the yard, scoop and toss right away.” The key is to not let it sit for an extended period of time; that’s when the smell sets in and lasts. The longer it sets in, the harder it is to eliminate. Be responsible, and get on it right away.

Dr. Becker also suggests that “regular cleaning where your pet likes to spend most of his or her time, will keep smells from building up and setting in.”

3. Keeping up with your dogs dental health. Another suggestion from PetsLady.com author, Savanna Y Lujan, is “keeping your dogs dental hygiene in good health, because the saliva from their bad breath can rub off on your floors and furniture.

Overall, taking adequate and proper responsibility of your animal’s health and your home is key to sustaining an odorous-free home. Having a pet is a lot like having children; you want them to be well, and you do your best to keep them healthy and energized. In order for that to continue, proper care will need to be made to keep them that way, and if not, changes will have to occur for it to to endure.

Do you have any suggestions for keeping an odorous-free home for you, your family and your pets? Let us know in the comment section below!