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Does your dog smell a little “ripe” in between baths? It’s not easy to bathe your dog every day, let alone once a week. Sometimes bath schedules get spread out more than we’d like but how can we eliminate some of that odor until we have time to bathe them? There are scented and unscented dog odor eliminators that work great!
I don’t know about you, but I always notice a dog’s scent after we’ve gone for a walk or played outside. He didn’t jump in a lake, and it didn’t rain, but somehow he obtained that infamous “wet dog” smell. It never fails, this always happens shortly after a bath. Check out our top picks for pet odor removal below.
Aromatherapy Freshening & Shining Spray For Pets Review
This Aromatherapy Freshening Spray will not only remove that odor from your dog’s coat, but it also has aromatherapy benefits. Among the list of ingredients is lavender oil which fights against bacteria, chamomile oil which is good for dogs with eczema and aloe vera which is an anti-inflammatory agent and soothes irritated skin. This spray has a great scent and is cruelty-free, which are reasons why it’s our pick for the best pet odor eliminator.
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Paw Choice Dry Dog Shampoo Review
Unlike our #1 pick, this Paw Choice Dry Dog Shampoo is a pomegranate, mango scented foam mousse that you massage into your dog’s coat and let air dry. There is no water required, but it does require a little more work than the typical spray bottle. However, pet parents are pleased with the performance of this mousse. Paw Choice claims that this mousse is better than a spray or cologne because it eliminates the odor and doesn’t just mask it.
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FURminator Deodorizing Waterless Dog Spray Review
Are you looking for a solution to keep your pup smelling good in between baths? This waterless dog spray will do the trick. It can be used for both cats and dogs and is made in the United States. The biggest complaint is that this spray is not scent-free. Some customers describe it as they would Febreze, it masks the odor with another scent. And similar to Febreze, it isn’t a long term solution, only temporary.
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Other Pet Odor Neutralizer Reviews
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We reviewed some other pet odor eliminator products that didn’t make our top three list but are popular among consumers.
American Kennel Club | Sofee & Co.
American Kennel Club Gold Dog Body Deodorizer Review
The AKC is a commonly viewed as an expert on anything dog-related. They offer this dog deodorizer that can be sprayed on the dog directly or on any surface that is water-safe including dog beddings, carpet, couches, etc. Why isn’t this product the best pet odor remover? The AKC doesn’t list much about this product including where it’s made, and we found very little consumer feedback.
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Sofee & Co. Dog Deodorizing Spray Review
This deodorizing spray could make our top three in the future. Wondering why it didn’t make it this year? It’s just not as popular as our other choices, which leads us to rank others higher because there is more feedback from consumers. From what we can tell, this is still a good option to consider.
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How to Get Rid of Wet Dog Smell
Ever wondered why “wet dog smell” is so bad? This video explains why yeast and bacteria cause this raunchy smell.
Do you have any tricks on how to get rid of your dog’s stench? Share your tips with us!
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2 Comments on "What’s That Smell?! Best Pet Odor Neutralizer"
We bought the Aromatherapy Freshening Spray for our dog after I wrote this article and love it! It’s great for in between bath time or for those days that she smells a little. This spray smells great and gets rid of any odor. I’m not sure if it really calms her or not, I haven’t really paid attention to that, but she doesn’t seem to mind being sprayed with it.
I am a dog sitter for a pup a few times a week regularly and I’ve noticed that even long after the dog is gone I still smell its scent. I’ve tried regular air freshers like Fabreeze but still no luck getting it to go away. I’m desperate for anything!