Nik Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Here's the deal... I don't want to have to bathe Pache anymore than necessary but he gets in the fish pond and he reeks!! It don't mind him getting in the pond because thats his place to cool off when hes hot, so keeping him out of it isn't really an option. Would it hurt to spray some of the pet odor eliminator directly onto his fur instead of drying his skin out from so many baths to freshen him up? Or is there something made for just such a purpose that isn't just a "perfumie, cover-up and still stink" spray? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie_Girl Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 When I took mine down to the lil creek that runs off the lake, they would have a fishy odor to them, so when we got home, I just hosed them off, played some catch to get most of the water off them, and they were fine. Even Cheyenne didn't smell anymore, and she don't have BC fur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Posted October 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 I've tried just the hosing off and so far it hasn't worked. Its hard to describe how he smells but its not really a "fishy" odor. He needs a full fledged bath...besides he's in and out several times a day. Besides overdrying his skin, it just isn't feasable to give that many baths in one day. I've cut the baths back to once or twice a month now (and just dealing w/ the stench) because most of the grass has grown back in the yard and he isn't getting as muddy as he did when we first started construction on the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie_Girl Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 Well, if he isn't allergic to it, try fabreeze. Amazing stuff. Keep it away from his face though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack & Co. Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 The Febreeze website says that it's only for use on bedding or carpet, not for direct use on pets. I hate that because it's such a great product. According to the Arm & Hammer Baking Soda website, you can give your dog a dry bath with baking soda. Dry Baths for Dogs Fido smelling kinda funky? Help dogs stay fresh-smelling by giving them periodic dry baths. Sprinkle ARM & HAMMER? Baking Soda into their fur and rub, then comb or brush it through and out. The ARM & HAMMER? Baking Soda is safe for your pets and a quick way to a fresh dog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnewe2 Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 Instead of hosing them off, I keep a stock tank filled with as clean of water as I can manage and make them all get in after big pond days. It doesn't get poo neck smell off but it does cut the fishy smell pretty good. Some even prefer it to the pond now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SincereArtisan Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 If you know of a self-grooming parlor near you, you can ask to go in and use their hose blower. That usually blows all the dirt, grime, dust and dander from their coat, leaving them fresher, and it may help with odor too. Takes a bit for the dog to get used to it, though. I suppose you could use a good, strong, hair dryer too, but I'd worry about the heat drying the hair out. Just be sure your dog is commpletely dry before doing it. We do it at work for the dogs that get down and dirty playing outside. We can't send them home with a bath every day, and we can't send them home dirty, so the blower works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg's mum Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 As long as you're careful a dilute solution of pure lemon jucie in the rinse water is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc friend Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 You can also try Skunk B-Gone. I don't if it helps with skunks but it does help when the dogs have rolled in something dead and shampoo doesn't cut the smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Scott Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 I used Fabreeze on my husband's All American and she developed a skin allergy that required vet treatment. We use Petkin Jumbo wipes on our male who pees on his front legs...it works great, but would take several to wipe down an entire dog. Barb S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie_Girl Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 Good info on the febreeze! I never used it, but since you could spray it on anything, figured it was ok. Too bad, like Jack & Co. said, it's great stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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