After I'd give my dog a bath, my mom would always wait until she was dry and rub her down w/ a Bounce sheet to "keep her smelling clean." She'd also do this about once a week until I bathed her again. At the time, I thought nothing of it. I was wondering if that kind of thing could be harmful to a dog, or any pet for that matter. Like, any kind of chemical residue that could be potentially dangerous? Make them sick or anything like that?
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Okay thanks, after I gave it thought I didn't think it would be safe... And no she didn't really smell, she just wanted to prevent it. She smelled doggy is all 
And I'm sorry if my post wasn't clear; I didn't bathe her every week (more like bimonthly just cuz she liked baths XD), I meant she wiped her down weekly.
And I'm sorry if my post wasn't clear; I didn't bathe her every week (more like bimonthly just cuz she liked baths XD), I meant she wiped her down weekly.- Joined
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I've heard of doing that but completely disagree with it. I don't even use the regular laundry detergents on my clothes because they're so full of chemicals. I'm very sensitive to chemicals and even just a small whiff of something like Downy or Bounce or any other regular laundry detergent gives me a horrible headache.
I've found that most shampoo's smells last a while. If my girls get smelly after awhile and I can't bathe them, I mist them with doggie deodorant. Not much, just enough that they don't smell so bad. I hold it a bit above them and bring it back and forth above them.
I've found that most shampoo's smells last a while. If my girls get smelly after awhile and I can't bathe them, I mist them with doggie deodorant. Not much, just enough that they don't smell so bad. I hold it a bit above them and bring it back and forth above them.
I use dryer sheets for a lot of things...one of my favorites is to take one and rub down all my exposed skin and my shirt with a sheet, then put it in my pocket. Repells masquitos like you wouldn't believe...kills any that get caught in the pocket with the sheet.
Taking that into consideration I'd just assume they were poisonous and the chemicals shouldn't be ingested. On the other hand, my grandmother did the exact same thing you describe with her dogs for like 30 years and still does it and has yet to have one die or even get sick or ill as a result.
Dunno...I simply wouldn't suggest it.
Taking that into consideration I'd just assume they were poisonous and the chemicals shouldn't be ingested. On the other hand, my grandmother did the exact same thing you describe with her dogs for like 30 years and still does it and has yet to have one die or even get sick or ill as a result.
Dunno...I simply wouldn't suggest it.
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motherofmany said:
Here's an idea that is safer and helps with buggies Dilute Avon's "Skin So Soft" with water (about 1/3 SSS to 2/3 water) and put it into a mister bottle. Spray as you line brush, iow, getting the mixture right down by the skin and brushing it in.
It is safe, smells good and repells bugs.
Dilute Avon's "Skin So Soft" with water (about 1/3 SSS to 2/3 water) and put it into a mister bottle. Spray as you line brush, iow, getting the mixture right down by the skin and brushing it in.It is safe, smells good and repells bugs.
Skin-so-soft is also hazardous if swallowed...and oil of olay is owned by procter and gamble (pun for those of you who get it).
motherofmany said:
Here's an idea that is safer and helps with buggies Dilute Avon's "Skin So Soft" with water (about 1/3 SSS to 2/3 water) and put it into a mister bottle. Spray as you line brush, iow, getting the mixture right down by the skin and brushing it in.
It is safe, smells good and repells bugs.
Dilute Avon's "Skin So Soft" with water (about 1/3 SSS to 2/3 water) and put it into a mister bottle. Spray as you line brush, iow, getting the mixture right down by the skin and brushing it in.It is safe, smells good and repells bugs.
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They actually recommend it as a mosquito repellant, and bath oil for babies with extremely sensative skin.