Baking Soda Mixed With Water for Dog Skin Problems

Dogs are our furry little friends, but what often gets overlooked is the fact that under that furry coat lays a layer of skin that, just like ours, can become irritated from its surroundings. Dogs really don't have any better way to deal with skin irritation than a good scratch, and this is where your faithful companion needs your help. Being the advanced mammal that you are, with your basic knowledge of science and your opposable thumbs, you can relieve your dog's skin irritation by using a simple mixture of baking soda and water.

Things You'll Need

• Baking soda
• Water
• Clean cloth

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Measure 8 ounces of water warm water and pour it into a medium mixing bowl.

   • 2

     Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the water. Stir until it is evenly mixed.

   • 3

     Apply the mixture to a cloth and dab it onto your dog's irritated skin for 15 to 20 minutes. You can make a thicker mixture that will stay in place by using a higher concentration of baking soda and apply that to your dog's skin instead.