Secrets to Whitening a Dog's Coat

Dogs with white fur can start to look less white over time. Like white clothes, the fur can become dingy looking because of dirt. Sometimes fur begins to naturally change colors. No matter the reason, there are ways to keep your dog's coat looking extra white. There are whitening secrets that involve both store-bought products and natural remedies.

  1. Whitening Shampoo

    • There are dog shampoos that are specially formulated for white fur. Not only do they clean dogs like regular pet shampoos, but they include ingredients such as aloe vera to remove the yellow tint that shows up on white fur over time. For dogs that have one or two colors in their coats, owners can apply whitening shampoo to just the white parts of the dog. The rest of the coat can be washed with regular pet shampoo.

    Potato Starch and Almond Oil

    • There is an all-natural way to whiten a dog's fur. Potato starch should be sprinkled all over the dog's white fur. Add some water to the fur, then scrub in the starch with a stiff-bristled brush. It's important to rinse out all of the starch with water. At the end of the process, a few drops of almond oil can be massaged into the dog's fur. This restores moisture to the dog's coat after the potato starch bath. Moisturized fur look shiny and healthy.

    Brushing and Bathing

    • The easiest way to whiten a dog's fur is to regularly groom and maintain the dog's fur. The atmosphere can contribute to the dingy look white fur gets. Dirt and dust can cause a yellowish look to fur, so regular brushing helps to remove these things. Once a week, a dog can get a bath with gentle shampoo. If you find that the tips of the dog's hair are yellow, have the dog's fur occasionally trimmed.