IntroductionBaking soda offers many great grooming properties for your dog. If you don’t have time for a full bath, baking soda can help your dog smell better until he can get a full wet bath. Baking soda can also add sheen to your pup’s coat. A dry shampoo bath is easy with baking soda and a drop of essential oils while a wet bath can become an odor eliminating bath with baking soda added to water. Mix the two and make a baking soda paste to freshen your dog’s scent before brushing out. If your dog has any skin troubles, you can make your own baking soda shampoo to avoid harsh soaps and chemicals while still getting your dog clean. Baking soda is a known flea killer, so if fleas or other parasites are a problem, a baking soda bath can help kill fleas naturally and neutralize odors as well.
Pin Brush Step 1 Prepare Prepare yourself and your dog with a box of baking soda and a towel for the dog to stand on while you apply baking soda. This towel will also catch baking soda when it’s brushing time. Also, grab some treats for your pup for waiting and being good while getting a dry baking soda bath. And be sure to have a brush handy for the last step of getting your dog clean and smelling good. Step 2 Baking soda Cover your dog in baking soda, avoiding his face. Be sure to apply a liberal amount and not just sprinkle a little on your dog. Do not conserve on the amount of baking soda used for your dog. Remember, baking soda is going to absorb and neutralize odors in the fur and soothe the skin, so youre going to need quite a bit of it. Step 3 Rub Use your fingertips and massage the baking soda into your dog’s skin. Avoid leaving the baking soda sitting on the top of the fur, massage it onto the skin. Step 4 Wait Allow the baking soda to sit on your dog’s skin and coat, working odors out and soothing dry, itchy skin. The baking soda will absorb oils from both the skin and oily coat. Give it time to work. While you wait, offer your dog a treat to pass the time. Step 5 Brush Brush your dog well from head to tail, getting the baking soda out of the fur. Once the baking soda is brushed out, you should notice a fresh, clean scent and luscious fur.
Towel Step 1 Add to shampoo You can add baking soda to your favorite shampoo to deodorize your pup during bathtime. If you are using baking soda to help with your dog’s skin conditions, be sure to use a soap-free shampoo that is hypoallergenic and won’t cause drying of the skin. Step 2 Make shampoo Alternatively, you can make a mixture using baking soda and water. The less water you use, the thicker the shampoo will be. This will be like a paste. The more water you use, the thinner the shampoo will be. Step 3 Wash Wet your dog as you would normally for a wet bath. Use the baking soda and shampoo or water mixture to wash your dog. Use your fingers to massage it into the skin and fur. You may need more for thicker coats. Avoid using baking soda on your dog’s face. Step 4 Rinse For an extra fresh scent, add baking soda to your warm rinse water. You don’t want the baking soda to be left on the skin, but by adding it to rinse water, you can add an extra fresh scent to your dog with a baking soda rinse. Step 5 Dry Use a towel to dry your dog’s fur. If his skin is irritated at all, try not to rub your pup when drying him after his bath. Also, if your dog has skin irritations, avoid using a hair dryer as heat could cause more itching.
Give your dog a dry bath
Short on time? Sprinkle your pup with baking soda for a quick, dry bath. Rub baking soda in their fur and then brush it out.
For a wet wash, combine 3 tablespoons baking soda with 1 teaspoon dishwashing liquid and 1 teaspoon baby oil in a spray bottle. Spritz your dog and then wipe them dry.
For healthy teeth and gums, dip a damp, soft brush in baking soda and gently brush your dogâs pearly whites. For the best dog dental hygiene, brush two to three times a week to help keep tartar buildup in check. You can also keep your pups breath fresh by rinsing their mouth regularly with a solution of 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon baking soda in 1 cup of warm water.
If you trim your dogâs toenails and accidentally cut too close and draw blood, dip the affected nail in baking soda and then apply pressure to stop the bleeding.
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Some dogs loathe baths, making it challenging and time-consuming to get them clean. Bathing a dog too frequently can remove valuable oils from the skin and coat, causing dryness and irritation and reducing defenses against bacteria. Thankfully, there are ways to keep your furry friend fresh in-between baths.
Bathing puppies with baking soda; Dry bathe;
Baking soda is ideal for bathing your puppy. Its gentle and doesnt contain any chemicals that could hurt your puppy, even if he manages to swallow some. It can be used wet, dry or sprayed on for a super quick bath. On top of that, its environmentally friendly and inexpensive.
Baking soda is often mixed with dog shampoo or in the bath water because it makes your dogs coat soft and shiny. Its great if your puppy has dry or flaky skin since it soothes itchy spots. Baking soda is also effective at removing odors and will leave your puppy smelling good. Best of all, its perfectly safe to use even on young puppies, and you dont have to worry if he gets a little silly and swallows some of the bathwater or licks himself while youre trying to get him clean.
There are a few ways to use baking soda in the bath. You can sprinkle some in the bathwater so it can soak into his coat and skin during the bath. Alternately, you can mix it with your regular dog shampoo, or make your own by combining 1 cup warm water with 1 tablespoon baking soda and 1 tablespoon mild dish detergent. You can even add the baking soda to the rinse water as well. After your dog is dry, brush him well to remove any remaining baking soda and notice how soft and shiny his coat is.
When its just not possible to give your puppy a bath, or you just want to spot clean to remove something yucky he got into, you can use a spray-on baking soda bath. Mix together 3 tablespoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon baby oil and 1 teaspoon mild dish soap in a spray bottle. Mist your puppy with the mixture, making sure you dont get it in his eyes or ears, and then wipe him down with a clean cloth.
Another wonderful thing about bathing your puppy with baking soda is that if you dont have time to give him a regular bath, or want to freshen his coat between shampoos, you can simply give him a dry bath. Sprinkle dry baking soda onto his coat, rub it in and brush it out. His coat will smell and look much better with very little time or work. Even if you dont have time to brush it out well, the baking soda wont hurt him or irritate his skin.