10 Best Dog Deodorizing Sprays – 2024 Reviews & Top Picks

Every dog owner knows how unpleasant it can be to have a stinky dog running around your house. There are a ton of deodorizing sprays on the market, which can make it difficult to wade through the options to find the perfect product for your dog. These reviews will help you narrow down your search to the best of the best, ensuring your dog ends up smelling nice and clean between baths. If your dog has any skin conditions or concerns, make sure to check with your vet before beginning any type of topical spray on your dog to avoid causing irritation to the skin.

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The 10 Best Dog Deodorizing Sprays

1. Hepper Pet Cologne Spray – Best Overall

If you’re looking for the best overall dog deodorizing spray, look no further than the Hepper Pet Cologne Spray. This cucumber and aloe-scented spray is a vet-approved formula that is free of alcohol, silicone, sulfates, and parabens, and it is made to be gentle on the skin. Even with regular use, this product should not cause irritation to your dog’s skin, and it dries quickly, so it won’t leave moisture to linger on your dog’s skin and coat. It will help decrease tangles, making brushing more pleasant for you and your dog, and it’s a non-greasy formula that will leave the coat shiny but never oily. This product is currently only available in one scent.

Disclaimer: You might have guessed this product is our own, but we love it, and so we bring it up in the hope that you get to own one, too.

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2. BioSilk Silk Therapy Organic Coconut Oil Waterless Bath Spray – Budget Buy

The best dog deodorizing spray for the money is the BioSilk Silk Therapy Organic Coconut Oil Waterless Bath Spray, which has a pleasant coconut scent, although some people report finding the scent to be too strong. This waterless shampoo and deodorizing spray is made from high-quality ingredients. It contains coconut oil and vitamins to restore moisture to your dog’s skin and coat while making the coat feel silky smooth. It’s pH-balanced for a dog’s skin and is free of parabens and sulfates. Since it’s also a waterless shampoo, it will help leave your dog’s coat cleaner than before you used the product.

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3. Kin+Kind Pet Smell Coat Spray

For a slightly more premium product, check out the Kin+Kind Pet Smell Coat Spray, which has a gentle lavender scent. The plant-based ingredients are designed to absorb and eliminate bad odors. This product contains guar nut oil, which helps to detangle and condition the coat, supporting skin and coat health and making grooming sessions easier. This cruelty-free formula comes in a bigger bottle than some of the other sprays we reviewed, so it may last you longer than other products. The manufacturer does recommend this product for a “stink level” of 1 out of 3, with 3 being in need of a full-blown shampoo bath, so it may not be ideal for overly stinky pups.

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4. Skout’s Honor Probiotic Puppy Deodorizer – Best for Puppies

If you have a puppy that needs a little help staying smelling fresh, check out the Skout’s Honor Probiotic Puppy Deodorizer. The Happy Puppy scent is described as lilac and linen, so your pup will smell fresh and clean. It contains live probiotics to support the microbiome of the skin, and it’s gentle enough for daily use. It contains avocado oil and is a good source of topical omega-3 fatty acids to keep the skin and coat healthy. It’s free of parabens and sulfate and is primarily comprised of plant-based ingredients. Some users have complained that they don’t feel like the scent lasts long enough after use.

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5. Pet MD Body Spray

The Pet MD Body Spray is designed for use on sensitive skin and can be used daily. It contains aloe vera to soothe skin and hydrogenated castor oil, which is a proven ingredient for supporting skin and hair health. Be aware, though, that this ingredient can be toxic if consumed in large quantities, so keep the bottle out of reach of your dog.

It has a Japanese cherry blossom scent that is designed to stay on your dog’s skin and coat for up to a few days, maintaining an enjoyable scent the entire time. The long-lasting deodorizers in this spray are especially good at reducing bad smells in harder to reach areas, like undercoats and skin folds. It helps reduce static on the coat, reducing tangles and flyaways and also has a mild cleansing action on the skin and coat.

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6. Mossy Oak Xtreme Odor Dog Spray

Whether you have a dog that got sprayed by a skunk or that is just extra smelly most days, the Mossy Oak Xtreme Odor Dog Spray is a great option. This spray contains a blend of essential oils that help reduce unpleasant odors—even skunk smell—thanks to its advanced odor-eliminating technology. It’s made to not irritate the skin and is ideal for use on dogs that spend a lot of time outside. This product does use a surfactant as part of its deodorizing, which can leave build-up on the skin and coat, so avoid daily use of this deodorizing spray.

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7. Oster Fresh Snuggles Freshening Spray

The Oster Fresh Snuggles Freshening Spray will keep your dog smelling fresh with its long-lasting baby powder scent. It’s free of alcohol and won’t dry out your dog’s skin, making it a good option for dogs with sensitive skin. For convenience, this spray comes in a travel-sized bottle, but this does mean that you’re getting less product than almost all of the other products we reviewed. Users rave about how well this deodorizing spray covers up “wet dog” smell, and many people prefer the clean, baby powder scent to the floral and perfume scents of other products.

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8. TropiClean Deodorizing Pet Spray

If you like variety, then the TropiClean Deodorizing Pet Spray is right up your alley. This deodorizing spray is available in six scents, each with different benefits and ingredients. They all contain long-lasting scents and nourishing ingredients that are gentle enough for sensitive skin. All of the scents are free of dyes, soap, and paraben, and they can be used in conjunction with the shampoos and conditioners in TropiClean’s grooming line. Since each product has slightly different benefits, you may need to take the time to research each scent to determine which one is best for your dog.

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9. Natural Rapport The Only Between Bath Spray Dogs Need

The Natural Rapport The Only Between Bath Spray Dogs Need has a pleasant cranberry and vanilla scent that will set the mood for the winter season. It does more than just deodorize, though. This spray also conditions and moisturizes the skin and coat, helping to keep them healthy. It’s free of alcohol, sulfate, parabens, and phosphate, and because of its gentle formula, it’s safe for sensitive skin. It is recommended to shake this product before use and to brush it in, so it may take a little more time to apply than other topical deodorizing sprays. 

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10. Reliq Light-Activated Odor Eliminator

The Reliq Light-Activated Odor Eliminator does come in the smallest bottle out of the products we reviewed at only 4 ounces. It’s available in two scents – mint and lavender – and it’s pH-balanced for your dog’s skin and coat. It’s free of alcohol, parabens, and enzymes that may irritate sensitive skin. It uses minerals to eliminate odors instead of simply covering them up.

This product can be used directly on your dog’s skin and coat, as well as on objects, like litter boxes, furniture, bedding, and your dog’s kennel. The mint scent spray does contain mint essential oils, which may be irritating to your dog’s respiratory tract, so avoid spraying near their face and always use it in a well-ventilated room.

Buyer’s Guide: How to Pick the Best Dog Deodorizing Sprays

When buying any product for your pet, it’s important to ensure its safety. If you look at any of these products and are concerned about ingredients or instructions, then it might be best to go with another option. Also, it is usually best to get your products cleared by your pet’s vet before using it on them. Things to consider include:

Ingredients

When it comes to choosing the right deodorizing spray for your smelly dog, it’s important to consider a few things. The first is whether your dog has any existing skin conditions or a history of skin problems. Although many of the products we reviewed are gentle enough for sensitive skin, some scents and ingredients may be irritating to individual dogs. Check with your vet before trying a new deodorizing spray on your dog if they have a history of skin and coat issues.

Your Own Preferences

Also, consider your own preferences. What kind of smell do you want to smell on your dog? Some people prefer scents like perfumes and colognes, while others prefer more natural smells, like essential oils and fresh scents.

Check the Label

You should keep your dog’s age in mind and check the label of the product for instructions. Some deodorizing sprays are not recommended for dogs younger than 12 weeks, so make sure to check if you’re buying a spray for a puppy.

Conclusion

Hopefully, these reviews will give you a great starting point to find the perfect deodorizing spray for your little stinker. The top pick is the Hepper Pet Cologne Spray, which detangles and refreshes with a gentle cucumber and aloe scent. For a slightly less expensive product, the BioSilk Silk Therapy Organic Coconut Oil Waterless Bath Spray, which helps clean and deodorize the coat and is made with human-grade ingredients. The Kin+Kind Pet Smell Coat Spray, which has a lavender scent and absorbs and eliminates unpleasant odors instead of just covering them.

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