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Tineacide Antifungal Cream for Stinky DogsI have had two dogs now that start to smell, if not hours after a bath, the next day. I have tried the vinegar w/mother treatment, coal tar soap, weekly baths and many other home remedies - nothing worked. I went through the medicine cabinet looking for something else to try and ran across a small bottle labeled Tineacide Antifungal Cream. It is used for athlete's foot and such.

 

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Treating Skunk BreathRecently one of my dogs got sprayed in her face by a skunk. Her breath was horrible, even after we repeatedly rinsed her mouth and face. Finally, I discovered that after feeding her raw carrots and potato chunks, the smell disappeared.

 

Keep Your Litter Box Fresh - container of baking soda on top of litter box

Keep Litter Box FreshInstead of buying expensive cat litter I use the cheapest clay litter but keep a jar of baking soda on the top of the litter box.

 

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Don't Forget to Look Under the CouchI thought I had deodorized my microfiber sofa, but continued to smell cat urine, especially when on the floor playing with my toddler. I turned the couch over and behold! The carpet was covered with stains caused by urine seeping all the way through the sofa.

 

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Baby Wipes For Dog OdorEvery time I bring my long-haired female Dachshund in from her potty, I use baby wipes for sensitive skin (fragrance and alcohol free) on her bottom and the bottoms of her feet.

 

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Freshen Pet Bed Pillows In The DryerIf you have a dog or cat and have those large pillows, try this. Place them in your dryer weekly with a fabric freshener, if they can be unzipped. Not only will you remove loose pet hair, it gives the pillow a nice scent.

 

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Less Odors from the Cat BoxWhen cleaning cat boxes, the ammonia smell lingers. Although ammonia is a weak base, it can also be a weak acid. My solution was to reduce the acidity by putting a small layer of wood ash from my fireplace in the bottom of the cat box, then add the litter.

 

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Baking Soda Mixture For Fleas On CarpetGot fleas? Try this. Mix everything together. Shake a dusting on bedding, carpet, upholstery. Let sit for 24 hours, then vacuum. Wash bedding and other linens in Dawn dish detergent. Even bathing your pet in Dawn will remove fleas.

 

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Car Air Freshener for Litter Garbage CanTo keep the can and the garage smelling nice, I buy those little car air freshener trees, and tape one to the inside of the trash can lid, with packing tape, by the string. Makes a world of a difference in the odor that greets me when I open up my garage door!

 

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Keep Kitty Litter Smelling FreshTo keep cat litter fresh smelling, mix baby powder in with the litter.

 

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Pet Odors on CarpetI looked at all advice given for getting pet smell out of carpet. The most often given advice was to use coffee. Sprinkle coffee on the carpet,. Leave it there, a couple of hours, then vacuum it up. It works!

 

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Douche for Pet Stain OdorTo remove dog/cat urine from carpets, use Masingill's Vinegar and Water Douche. Pour solution on the spot and with a towel using a circular motion..

 

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Using Bleach To Remove Stubborn Cat Pee Smell from CarpetHow to remove that cat pee smell from carpet

 

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Put Dirty Cat Litter in an Old Coffee CanSave the can that coffee came in and the lid. When empty, use the can to put dirty cat litter in, the kind that lumps and put the lid on top. This will keep the odor at bay and can be used several times.

 

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Feline Pine Kitty Litter Cuts Down OdorsI was told by a pal, who works at a local discount store, that the product "Feline Pine Kitty Litter" is the best product to use if you have pets such as ferrets or cats.

 

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Use Vinegar And Apple Cider For Pet OdorsWhen animals soil the carpet, all you have to do from keeping them from soiling it again is use vinegar mixed with a bit of apple cider. Together, it eliminates the smell.

 

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Listerine For Pet OdorsThis is how I get rid of pet urine odors. I have a lot of cats, when one pees on the carpet, the other ones do it in the same spot. I spray Listerene mouth wash on the area and the smell goes away.

 

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Vodka For Pet OdorsWhen my three grandchildren came to live with me, they each had a kitten. The kittens grew up and started reproducing, all about the same time.

 

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Doggy Odor CleanupI have asthma and most cleaning solutions really make it worse. I discovered by accident, a great doggy odor clean up. In an 8 oz. spray bottle put a capful of "no rinse body bath" and fill bottle with filtered water, give good shake.

 

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Long Lasting Cat LitterI have 7 cats and use the scoopable cat litter. After cleaning, I spray the Febreze for pet odors and mix it up. The cat litter lasts forever!

 

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Deodorizing from Skunk SmellWhen your pet has a problem with skunk smell you can use a ferret deodorizing shampoo. Ferrets carry a very musky odor and this shampoo removes the smell so great.

 

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