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Adrienne
06-28-2008, 11:21 PM
I recently read somewhere, don't remember where, that you can put baby powder on your dog to help in between baths. Anybody know if this is safe? It said the corn starch, not talc kind and to put it on and about five minutes later thoroughly comb out the dog. I don't mind doggie smell but Tony is not a big fan of it so this would keep Gunnar smelling clean since he is only professionally groomed about twice a year when his coat needs to be blown out.
i've put baby powder on mav but i've since read it's no recommended for babies anymore cuz they breathe it in. So I don't really have an answer
Adrienne
06-28-2008, 11:39 PM
Yeah, that was kind of my concern. I don't use it on Chloe for that reason, apparently aspirating it into the lungs is not good. I wonder if that goes for every mammal or is just a concern with infants/toddlers.
I don't know. I don't miss using it on Fiona though. I don't think it would do a whole lot. I bet if you used it outside and avoided the head it would be fine.
mrandrei
06-30-2008, 12:07 AM
We used to give our dog a bath and then after she was dry we would sprinkle a little baby powder on her. I think it's just ok.
jess2416
06-30-2008, 12:15 AM
Everything I have ever read has said that Corn starch is ok...
Dry shampoos
Dogs with very oily coats may benefit from "dry-cleaning" in between baths. Calcium carbonate, talcum/baby powder, Fuller's earth, and cornstarch are all effective. They can be used frequently without fear of removing essential oils or damaging the coat and skin.
Apply the powder, then brush out, against the lay of the hair, from the bottom up (toes to head) with a soft bristle brush. Then brush the whole dog normally to get all the powder out.