Fill an empty spray bottle with 2 cups of distilled water. Add 2 tablespoons of glycerin and 1 tablespoon of fractioned coconut oil. Add 15 drops of lavender and 15 drops of orange essential oil to the spray bottle. Shake well to combine the ingredients.
Pat your dog's fur with baking soda or corn starch for a quick dry bath. Either one will neutralize odors. Feed your dog high-quality dog food, healthy insides equal a better smelling dog. Better digestion can reduce gas and help maintain healthy teeth and gums.
Add about 25 drops of your favorite essential oil to 2 tablespoons of baking soda and stir to combine. Lemon and lavender are great choices, but eucalyptus is my favorite because of the refreshing scent. Pour the baking soda and essential oil mix into the water and stir. Then funnel the water into your spray bottle.
“Many pet shampoos contain baking soda which helps eliminate odors. However, you can make your own shampoo by mixing three tablespoons baking soda with one quart warm water.” Wash your dog with the solution and massage it into his coat. Give the baking soda a few minutes to neutralize odors.
Lemon water can help deodorize and add a nice shine to your dog's coat. Cut up a lemon into thin slices and place them into water that is almost boiling. Let the concoction sit overnight and spray or sponge it on your dog the next day. Place it in a container for refrigeration and later use.
Groomers also use conditioners like our Plush Puppy T.L.C Leave-in or Rinse out conditioner to give your dog's coat a shine, as well as a fresh fragrance. This conditioner comes in a spray that can be left in your dog's coat, or rinsed out, whichever works best for your pet.
For a wet wash, combine 3 tablespoons baking soda with 1 teaspoon dishwashing liquid and 1 teaspoon baby oil in a spray bottle. Spritz your dog, and then wipe them dry.
A dog might also experience diarrhea, lethargy, depression, seizures and tremors, disorientation, and shortness of breath. Untreated, this might lead to massive electrolyte imbalances, congestive heart failure, and even death.
When we bathe (humans and dogs alike), we strip natural oils from our skins. Those constant baths you're giving your dog are removing natural oils from their skin and coat, which signals their glands to secrete even more oils, and those oils are magnets for dirt, grime, and odor-inducing bacteria.
Yet a few inexpensive household essentials you probably have on hand already—vinegar, salt, coffee, baking soda, hydrogen peroxide—will neutralize most noxious odors around your home and in your vehicles.
Lemon is an especially effective air deodorizer. You can also add oils to a bowl of water, which has the added benefit of adding moisture to inside air through evaporation or burn essential oils in an aromatherapy diffuser (safer than burning paraffin candles).
External irritants, allergens, burns, or bacterial/viral/parasitic/fungal infections can all be present. If your dog still smells after a bath, is excessively scratching or licking, has a lot of scaling, or is rubbing his/herself on the carpet, take them to a vet as soon as possible.
While vinegar is useful in dog shampoo for a variety of reasons, take care not to get vinegar in your dog's eyes. Household vinegar, which is mildly acidic, will sting. If your dog is smelly, first apply a paste of baking soda and water and rub it gently all over your dog's coat down to the skin.
You can use either white distilled vinegar or apple cider vinegar (ACV), both of which are edible and completely non-toxic. Your pup might not appreciate the smell, but don't worry—the strong vinegar scent fades once it dries.
Baking soda is pure sodium bicarbonate, a fine white powder that has many uses. You may wonder about bicarbonate of soda vs. baking soda, but they are simply alternate terms for the same ingredient. If your recipe calls for bicarbonate of soda, it is simply referring to baking soda.
Sprinkle the mixture onto fabric surfaces, including carpeting, and let sit for 30 minutes or overnight. Vacuum up the baking soda mixture, and with it, those bad smells.
Baking Soda becomes thick when mixed with water and it can dry out skin's rashes. It is also an effective dog itching relief while decreasing inflammation and redness. Apply the mixture or paste to the itchy part and leave it for 20 minutes before rinsing it completely.
Keeping Fleas and Ticks Away
To make your own flea and tick repellent, mix one part vinegar with one part water and spray it on your pet's fur. You can also add a few drops of vinegar to your pet's drinking water to help repel fleas and ticks from the inside out. Morgan recommends one teaspoon per quart of water.
Either use one cup of baking soda alone or combine it with one cup of cornstarch. Baking soda will deodorize your dog's coat, while cornstarch will absorb oil and soften the coat. Brush your dog and sprinkle the baking soda on the coat from the neck to the tail.
Don't worry about buying fancy deodorizers for fabrics, just mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. You can spritz a light mist to get rid of doggie smells. For carpet, vacuum once a week using baking soda. If you have tile, mop using a 3 to 1 solution of water to vinegar.
Deodorize the Room
Unpleasant odors lurk in the carpets, rugs, and upholstery. To remove these musty smells, fill a dish with half an inch of white vinegar and leave it out in the room until the smell dissipates.
Vinegar – White vinegar is an effective natural deodorizer and mild disinfectant. Combine a teaspoon of vinegar with 2 cups of water in a spray bottle then lightly mist the air (you can also stir in a few drops of essential oils).
Baking soda is best for odor absorption in concentrated areas, like inside your pantry shelves or your fridge. Keep an open box in these areas to prevent odors. Baking soda is also a powerful cleaning agent and can be used to absorb odors in carpet or furniture stains, so keeping an extra box handy is never a bad idea.