How to Get a White Dog's Fur Clean

White dog breeds such as the Maltese or Dalmatian need extra grooming to keep their coats shiny and white. The dust and dirt that your white dog encounters every day can stain your dog̵7;s white fur. The stains are worse for dogs with eye drainage or those that are exceptionally active and outdoorsy. Keeping your white dog̵7;s fur clean takes a few extra simple steps and specialty dog grooming products.

Things You'll Need

  • Dog brush
  • Dog eye wipes or liquid tear stain remover
  • Whitening shampoo
  • Dry shampoo
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Instructions

    • 1

      Brush your dog̵7;s fur before bathing and regularly between baths. This helps remove dirt that will stain the white fur coat.

    • 2

      Use a dog eye wipe or liquid tear stain remover to remove dark tear stains under the eyes. These are moistened pads designed specifically for this purpose.

    • 3

      Use a shampoo that is designed for white dog fur such as Bio-Groom Super White Shampoo or Super White, which are formulated with fur whiteners that are safe for dogs.

    • 4

      Use a dry dog shampoo between baths. This is a powder you rub through the coat to remove dirt. Dry dog shampoos also tend to brighten white fur.