1. Blot up as much as possible if wet.
2. Apply vinegar solution and blot
3. Apply detergent solution and blot
4. Apply ammonia solution and blot
5. Rinse with water and blot until dry
6. Cover spot with ½ inch pad of paper towels and weigh it down to dry for 6-8 hours
7. If stain remains, professional help is recommended.  Urine may cause dye removal
8. If large areas of carpeting are involved a carpet cleaning machine could help

ELIMINATE URINE ODORS

1. Follow above steps for stain removal then if odor is still present
2. Wait until ammonia smell disappears and spot dries then
3. Purchase a “bacterial enzymatic odor eating product”  from the pet store.  Ask them which product they consider the most effective.  Follow the directions on the package.   With bacterial enzymatic products it is often the case that the smell will get worse  before it gets better because the bacteria enzymes digest the urea in the urine and  produce a volatile gas.

 ELIMINATE SKUNK ODOR

     Mix together the following in a bucket

                   1 quart hydrogen peroxide

                   ½ cup baking soda

                    1 teaspoonful liquid soap

      Soak animal with this solution

      Rinse off with tap water

      A tomato juice rinse is also helpful

      If available, obtain a product called “Skunk Off”  from the pet  store.   

 ANAL GLAND ODOR

Both dogs and cats have small sacs on either side of the anus that lie under  the skin  and contain a foul smelling material that is usually expressed when the animal is  frightened.  The actual material that oozes out of these sacs can vary in consistency  from watery to pasty.   Anal gland odor can be very difficult to wash off the pet or off  rugs and furniture with just  soap and water but there are pet odor elimination products that are effective at  neutralizing  the smell.    Animals that lick or chew at themselves  due to allergies will cause the coat to become moist and smelly.   Avoiding the  offending  allergen, if possible, and relieving the itching with antihistamines,  natural hydro  cortisone,   licorice root, and Beta thyme will often eliminate this type of odor .   

EAR ODOR

    Yeast and bacterial ear infections can produce a very obnoxious odor that pervades the  house and causes it to reak.   If your pet’s ears smell stinky and the animal is rubbing  or scratching his or her ears then it is time to see your veterinarian who can determine  the exact cause of the problem and prescribe an antibiotic and ear cleaner that will  alleviate the problem.   If the ears are extremely dirty and full of wax and infection a  professional ear flush may be necessary.

MOUTH ODOR

      Dogs and cats that have heavy tartar on their teeth along with gum or periodontal      disease  will have extremely bad breath.   When these same animals lick themselves  and groom their coat they spread the mouth odor all over their bodies.    To alleviate  this odor have the animal get a professional dental prophylaxis which will remove the  odor promoting tartar and greatly reduce the oral bacterial population.  A thorough medicated deodorant bath will help wash off the mouth odor from the hair coat. If a  teeth leaning does not solve the problem then the odor may be eminating from  the stomach.   If this is the case then changing the food to a more digestible one while   adding digestive enzymes and probiotics  may make your life more pleasant.   An easy  to apply dentifrice will also help to reduce the bacterial population in the mouth and   keep it smelling sweet.

SKIN AND COAT ODORS

 Bacterial and yeast infections are common causes of skin and coat odors.  Another  cause of skin odor is the nasty habit dogs have of  rolling in fox urine or the stool of other wild  life.  .   Of course clearing up the skin infections with anti bacterial  herbs  or  with antibiotics is an important part of the solution but immediate relief will require a  anti bacterial, anti inflammatory  deodorizing bath and oatmeal creme rinse  or spraying the pet with a probiotic liquid called “Inner Garden”.   This probiotic liquid contains a population of good bacteria which quickly destroys most any odor.