Your adorable dog has many winning qualities ... but smelling great is NOT one of them! If stinky, musty, wet dog smells are affecting your cuddle time, keeping your friends away, or making the whole house smell like a doggy day care, we’ve got your back.
Keep reading for how to get rid of dog smell, fast, when they’re in between baths ... without spraying them down with harmful perfumes!
Do some dogs stink more than others?
Our noses don’t lie: some dogs smell worse than others simply due to their nature. These pooches will need extra special care to combat odors:
- Dogs with skin folds: Dogs with face wrinkles often stink more because food, moisture and smelly bacteria can get trapped in their folds. Dogs with skin folds all over, like Bloodhounds, will smell even worse.
- Dogs with thick or oily coats: Thick, water-resistant fur will harbor moisture, leading to that notorious "wet dog" smell. Dogs with oily skin will naturally smell stronger too, plus oily coats attract excess dirt and smelly debris.
- Droolers: Champion droolers like Saint Bernards can stink when saliva dries on their face and neck. (A dental water additive for fresh breath can help with this problem.)
- Floppy-eared breeds: Dogs with long, floppy ears often emit ear odor due to trapped yeast or bacteria in the ears. The smell will be stronger if they develop a dog ear infection.
9 breeds that need dog deodorant the most! (Faces removed to reduce shame.)
- Saint Bernard
- English bulldog
- Beagle
- Pug
- Bloodhound
- Yorkie
- Cocker spaniel
- Shar Pei
- Basset hound
Of course, ANY dog can smell bad and need a fresh pick-me-up in between baths, especially if they’re outdoor adventurers, mischief makers, or just naturally oily.
No Time for a Bath? Pet Odor Eliminator Spray to the Rescue!
Reality check: there’s nothing fun about giving our dogs a bath, and when life gets busy, it’s easy to blow off this task. So when there’s no time for a bath, a Dog Deodorizing Spray is the PERFECT solution.
As for that stinky dog bedding, let’s be honest ... sometimes it’s hard to wash our OWN blankets as often as we should. (No judgment.) But before you start spraying any old deodorizer around, here are 3 things you should know.
#1. Scented Dog Sprays Are NOT Your Friend
Beware of scented dog odor sprays. Fragrances/perfumes are filled with synthetic chemicals, many of them derived from petroleum and deemed toxic in lab studies. (A single "fragrance" can consist of as many as 200 chemicals – yikes!) Because fragrances only MASK smells versus eliminating them, once the scent wears off, you’re left with that stinky dog smell again.
Dogs have a heightened sense of smell compared to humans (10,000 to 100,000 times better), so scented products can be particularly bothersome to them, causing respiratory issues, skin allergies, watery eyes, and lethargy.
And don’t get roped in by "natural" claims: the smell of essential oils can be overpowering to our furry friends, especially if the product is sprayed directly on their fur.
#2. You Want a Multi-Tasking Dog Deodorizing Spray
OK, sure, it’s great to find a spray that can make your dog’s bedding and their favorite spot on the couch smell better. But what good is that, really, if your ACTUAL DOG still smells bad? Your best bet to eliminate dog odors is to use a product that’s so safe and gentle, it can be sprayed directly on your dog.
#3. Dog Enzyme Cleaners Aren’t "All That and a Bag of Treats"
In the world of pet messes and odor elimination, enzymes are a major buzzword. And yes, dog enzyme cleaners work to stop odors at the molecular source. But there are some major drawbacks: Enzymes can be slow acting and leave oily residue behind, which attracts dirt. Oily, dirty coat = smelly dog.
Enzymes can also cause allergic skin reactions in some pets. Many dog enzyme cleaners still have "fragrance," which serves no purpose other than tricking people into thinking that a "smell" equates to freshness. But don’t worry. There’s a dog deodorizing spray formulated without enzymes that works EVEN BETTER: Oxyfresh Pet Deodorizer.
Why Oxyfresh Pet Deodorizer Is the Alpha Dog Odor Eliminator
While the other guys (we won’t name names) often add fragrances and harsh chemicals to their dog sprays, which can be highly irritating to you and your pup, Oxyfresh Pet Deodorizer is 100% fragrance free, so you know it’s doing EXACTLY what it’s supposed to: stopping dog odors, fast!
- FAST-ACTING PET ODOR ELIMINATOR – Why wait for enzymes to break down when you can get instant freshness or cover it up with breezy fragrances? Oxyfresh’s proprietary, non-toxic, odor fighter Oxygene neutralizes pesky pet odors fast.
- WORKS LIKE MAGIC ON EVERY PET ODOR: Oxyfresh tackles urine, feces, vomit, and lingering pet odors from carpets, litter boxes, pet beds, and more. Perfect for upholstery, rugs, floors, toys, and even the back seat of your car. Our technology works on contact—no odor is too tough to handle.
- FRAGRANCE-FREE & SAFE: Smells happen, always be ready with Oxyfresh. We eliminate odors at the molecular level for a truly fresh home. No masking with fragrances - just clean, odor-free spaces for your home. Free from harsh chemicals, it’s safe, simple and trusted by pet parents to use everywhere your pet and family go.
- AWARD WINNING & RISK-FREE GUARANTEE - It just works with every spray. Our exclusive deodorizing spray for pets was awarded a 2019 Pet Innovation Award and a 2019 Family Choice Award. Developed and perfected over years of testing, it meets today’s highest standards for safety and performance—delivering a cleaner, fresher home for pet every pet parent.
Our Secret to Eliminating Dog Odors Without Slow-Acting Enzymes
Rather than using enzymes to knock out odors, which can be slow acting and leave residue behind, Oxyfresh's proprietary odor-neutralizer Oxygene® uses the power of oxidation to eliminate dog odors at the molecular level. It instantly binds to smelly odor molecules, changing their makeup and rendering them INACTIVE. (Sounds like magic, but it’s really just great science!)
Oxygene® is NON-TOXIC and safe to use around all your pack members. Best of all, Oxyfresh Pet Deodorizer can be sprayed ANYWHERE pet odors are a problem – even directly on your dog!
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Spray this dog deodorant anywhere odors lurk
- On your stinky dog
- Dog bedding
- Carpets & rugs
- Couches
- Crates
- Litter box
- Toys
- Car upholstery
Don't Take Our Word for it ... Try it Yourself
Spray the SMART way in between baths with Oxyfresh Pet Deodorizer. No fragrances, no residue, no harsh chemicals. Just pure odor removal for a happy, fresh smelling dog. You’ll love it, and your "nosy" houseguests will thank you!
