My puppy licked baking soda from his fur. Is it toxic? Should I worry?

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SEARCH HEALTHSHARE Please help. I rubbed a bit of baking soda on my puppy's back and tummy because he had peed on himself a lot and he had a bad odor. When I went to get a wet cloth, he was licking everywhere he can reach in his body. I tried my best to wipe him. Will this be bad for him? I read too late that baking soda can cause heart failure. Is he going to die...? Please, what can I do as aid? I stupidly gave him 1/4 a banana thinking stupidly that he will very much need potassium. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 8 days old | 3.307 lbs

Amy S. Eutsey, DVM · Accepted Answer

Unless you applied a huge amount of baking soda to your puppy, it is not likely that he infested enough to cause an issue. A light dusting on his fur would not be enough to be toxic. If he is acting okay, at this point I would recommend a bath. If you do not have any puppy shampoo, you can use a mild dish washing liquid soap or simply use warm water.

My puppy licked baking soda from his fur. Is it toxic? Should I worry?

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