How to Keep Dogs Fresh With a Distilled Vinegar Rinse

Dogs' everyday lives can produce unpleasant odors. They run and play outside while their fur traps dirt, pollutants and odors. Many commercial products are available to freshen your dog's smell. These are often chemical-based products that can leave your dog with an unnatural flowery, or sweet, smell. If you prefer to not use chemicals on your dog, a distilled vinegar rinse can be used to combat odor.

Things You'll Need

  • Water
  • White distilled vinegar
  • Towel
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Instructions

    • 1

      Saturate your dog's fur with water.

    • 2

      Mix 2 gallons of water and 1 cup white distilled vinegar.

    • 3

      Pour the water-vinegar mixture over your dog's coat.

    • 4

      Towel dry your dog. Do not rinse off the vinegar solution.