| Pets like dogs provide their owners with unlimited | | | | of the odor. |
| affection and unconditional love. They are treated | | | | A change in diet also helps in decreasing the odor. |
| like members of the family. Just like humans, dogs | | | | Dogs must be kept on a low fat diet, since |
| need to have regular check-up to make sure it is | | | | excess oil trapped in the pores of the skin can |
| happy and healthy. | | | | lead to odors. Some foods contain yucca |
| There are also things that dog owner can do to | | | | schideriga extract. This extract from the yukka |
| make sure their pet is getting the very best care. | | | | plant results in stools and urine that is odorless. |
| Dogs often get dirty and need regular cleaning | | | | Tight security saves lives. Dogs should be |
| and bathing. On a weekly basis, a dog's teeth | | | | confined to safety in escape-proof kennels and |
| should be brushed, and its plate and water | | | | behind fences. All dogs must have sturdy collars |
| containers washed. If left unattended, it can lead | | | | with tags and should be taken for walks on a |
| to bacterial and parasitic infections and painful | | | | leash. The outside world is full of speeding cars, |
| tooth decay. | | | | unfamiliar animals, pesticides and pet thieves. |
| Puppies and senior dogs are vulnerable to colds, | | | | Every dog needs to be examined and vaccinated |
| so their time spent outdoors should be brief | | | | by a veterinarian occasionally. Illnesses that are |
| during winter months. In addition, when | | | | diagnosed early are often treatable, so regular |
| temperatures drop, their sense of smell | | | | examinations by a veterinarian are very |
| diminishes, so they should not be allowed to roam | | | | important. Even the healthiest dog may fall ill, |
| free. Dogs, when left to stray, often emit a bad | | | | calling for immediate emergency care. Older dogs |
| odor. The odor might also be due to excessive | | | | may be in pain from age-related deterioration and |
| skin oil. Usually shampooing during a bath gets rid | | | | need adequate care. |