[nagdu] Re dog odor and rain gear

[Elizabeth Rene]

There's a nice product for room deodorizing called Citrus Magic.  It's 
charcoal infused with orange, that comes in a sealed, disk-shaped  container 
with grooved vents on top (covered with adhesive until you open it.  This 
wonderful product absorbs odors in closed spaces like dorm rooms, bathrooms, 
and closets, and even average bedrooms, while leaving a very light, fresh 
orange scent in the room.  This product will last and be effective for 
months.  I always find it at Safeway, in the cleaning section, on a low 
shelf.

Some vets, and some pet specialty stores with visiting vets, offer 
non-anesthetic dentistry.  My dog has benefitted from this service a few 
times, and it's done a lot to get rid of bad breath.  Alvin does fine with 
it, and comes dancing out of the room rather than bolting for the door.  If 
your dog is building tartar on his teeth or has breath that brushing alone 
can't cure, maybe regular non-anesthetic cleanings might be the answer.

My 90+ pound dog's raincoat came from Petco, and he's been fine with it 
because it doesn't restrict his shoulders.  But another source for sporting 
dog outerwear is Orvis.com.  They have amazing things for dogs, and for 
people who like outdoor activities.