Are you tired of your furry friend leaving a lingering odor in your home? Fear not, the blog has got you covered with some pawsitively effective tips to reduce that "doggy smell"!
Regularly Clean Your Dog's Body
1. Bath Time: Depending on your dog's breed, skin condition, and activity level, give them a bath regularly. Short-haired dogs can be bathed every 1-2 weeks, while long-haired dogs can be bathed every 2-3 weeks. Use a shampoo specifically designed for dogs, rinse thoroughly, and avoid any residue. (Note: For new pet parents, it's best not to bathe puppies until they have completed their vaccinations!)
2. Ear Cleaning: Use a cotton ball dipped in pet-specific ear cleaning solution to gently wipe your dog's outer ear canal, removing earwax and dirt to prevent odor-causing infections.
3. Nail Trimming: Trim your dog's nails regularly, clean out dirt and excess hair between the toes to reduce odor.
Maintain a Clean Living Environment
1. Clean the Dog's Bed: Regularly wash and air out your dog's bedding to eliminate odors and bacteria.
2. Floor Cleaning: Use a mop to clean the floors daily, especially in areas where your dog frequents. You can use pet-specific disinfectants.
3. Air Circulation: Keep indoor ventilation good to allow fresh air to flow and help dissipate odors.
Oral Care
1. Brushing Teeth: Use a special toothbrush and toothpaste for dogs to brush their teeth regularly, reducing oral bacteria growth and preventing bad breath.
2. Provide Dental Toys: Such as dental bones, to help clean your dog's teeth.
Diet Management
1. Choose High-Quality Dog Food: Avoid feeding your dog poor-quality or unsuitable food to maintain their intestinal health and reduce odor caused by digestive issues. (For dogs with "white beards," it's best to feed them baked food!)
2. Control Food Intake: Avoid overfeeding to prevent indigestion and unpleasant odors. (Too hard poop, feed less. Too soft poop, feed more. Dog's weight in kg x 15-20 = Feeding amount in grams)
3. Supplement Probiotics: Supplement your dog with probiotics to help regulate intestinal flora and improve digestion.
Handling Waste
1. Clean Up Promptly: Clean up after your dog immediately after they defecate, use pet deodorizers to eliminate odors.
2. Toilet Training: Train your dog to defecate in a designated area to make cleaning and maintaining a clean environment easier.
Regular Deworming
Parasitic infections may cause your dog's body to develop an odor. According to the veterinarian's recommendations for regular internal and external deworming for the dog.
(Deworming should be carried out about one week after the arrival of a new dog, and preferably once a month for puppies)
Check the health condition
If your dog's odor is persistent and serious, it may be caused by health problems, such as skin diseases, ear infections, gastrointestinal diseases, etc. You should take your dog to the veterinarian for examination and treatment in time.
