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Remove and avoid animal odors

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Our beloved Four-legged friends enrich our lives every day . They value us, give us joy and ensure our well-being . Depending on the type of pet, they live very close to us. Some of them even share the sofa or bed with us. Typical animal smells are inevitable. How you can actively confront them indoors and unpleasant odors from your pet We will explain to you in today's blog post how you can prevent this.

Animal Odors in Dog and Cat Keeping

When it is warm outside, the sun is shining and the window to the garden is open, then it rarely smells like “dog” or “cat” . However, when it rains, this changes very quickly. Especially if you are a dog owner. During daily walks, it is unavoidable that, for example, your dog roams through damp grass in the morning or has to go outside in rainy weather. Breeds with particularly dense undercoat dry very slowly. Wetness and the A warm and humid climate in your pet's fur can promote unpleasant odors.

Um unpleasant odors caused by moisture in the fur, To prevent this , you have to be consistent. After your walk, you should Rub the dog dry with a soft, absorbent cloth . If your dog's undercoat has become very wet, drying it with a hairdryer can also be a good idea. However, this is a matter of individual choice, as many dogs do not like being dried with a hairdryer.

Avoid animal odors from dogs and cats

With a slight raincoat you can keep moisture away from your dog's fur to a certain extent. If you regularly drive with your dog, make sure that you remove wet blankets after the trip or wipe out the wet kennel. The Otherwise, moisture can quickly manifest itself in your vehicle and even penetrate into the ventilation. rubber mat in the trunk Not only does it keep out the wet, but it also gives your dog more grip while driving.

Next to seasonal smells there is also unpleasant smells that can arise due to illness or age . This includes puppies or kittens that are not yet house trained or very old dogs and cats that occasionally have an accident. In addition to age-related blemishes Diseases can also cause dogs and cats to become “leaky”.

At the same time, these moments can become a real burden for all other household members, because these unpleasant smells can hardly be avoided. Incontinence pants and diapers can protect your four-legged friend from unwanted urine loss. Of course, these must be changed regularly or are ideally washable. Remember, especially Velvet paws attach great importance to cleanliness . It is not uncommon for cats to turn up their noses if their litter box has not been cleaned properly.

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