Ever walk into a house and know right away that they have pets even though they’re nowhere to be seen or heard? This house has pet odor and a simple room deodorizer eliminate the problem.

Most animal odors originate from their body or from their pen/litter box. For example, most cat odors come from their litter (elimination) box and not from their body as most cats are fastidious self-groomers. Using scented litters or powders (ie: Arm & Hammer Cat Litter Deodorizer), a hooded/filtered litter box, and daily cleaning of scoopable type litter will significantly reduce the smell.

Also, proper placement of the litter box is important. It needs to be out-of-traffic for the cat’s privacy and out of sight from your company. Air neutralizers such as Nil-Odor can help for short-term fixes.

Dog odors generally come from their bodies. This could be from their hair coat (e.g., the animal smells wet), ears(from an infection), their mouth(from tartar and panting), and even from anal glands (smells like rotten fish).

Body coat smells can be combated with strong odor-stripping shampoos or frequent bathing with veterinarian recommended medicated shampoos. Proper ear cleaning and medication can take care of smelly infected ears. A dental cleaning may be needed to give your pet fresh breath.

Anal glands are located around the rectum. They are generally emptied when your pet defecates, but sometimes they get stopped up or full.

My office has come up with 50 ways to reduce odors. E-mail us with your specific problems.