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by Cyrus Dehkan

Pets like humans have body odor. The fur in particular traps the smell to a great degree. Wherever the animal roams and whatever it goes on will usually retain some of the smell. Below are a few tips to help control the problem.

1) Reduce the number of animals living in one area if applicable. Too many pets in one area will create odor.
2) Bathe and groom the pet frequently
3) Clean litter boxes, crates and cages, and keep them in a well ventilated area.
4) Vacuum carpets and upholstery often
5) Allow the pet to go outside occasionally
6) Don't allow the pet to play in garbage or putrid smelling areas
7) Avoid contact with skunks
8) Shampoo the carpet and upholstery as needed. If necessary, between shampoos, sprinkle baking soda over the area, wait 30 minutes, then vacuum. Baking soda is nontoxic to animals and will soak up the smell well.

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