Re: how do I get rid of smell
Queenie, there are two things I can think of that might do the trick.
The first one you have to dilute if you buy the bigger containers, or I believe you can buy it ready to use in a smaller pray bottle.
I have used it on and off for years, and find it quite good and not an unpleasant smell either.
You can use it for all sorts of other odours both inside and out too.
This is it, it is called Odor-Kill.
https://animal-health.co.uk/product/odor-kill
The second thing is a product by Pets at Home called 'Stain & Odour remover.'
I can't give you a link because their website has been playing up all day, and still is!
Personally, I would try the first one, the Odor-kill first, and scrub the wood again with some of this in the water. Let it dry completely, see how it smells then, and if necessary give it a quick spray too.
Whatever you choose, make sure it's a product that's safe to use around animals as you don't want to give the dear old soul any further problems!