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My dog vomited and can't open eyes after baking soda bath. Help!

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male

I bathed my dog with baking soda and water because he is itching all over his body, I and after a couple of minutes, he vomited, and now he is having a hard time opening his eyes, what do I do? Is my dog okay? please please, I need your advice on what to do, I don't want to lose my dog. Thank you and more power.

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on July 15th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Jergive! How old is he and what kind of dog? I would rinse him again and bathe him again in Dawn dish soap. I wonder if he got a lot of the baking soda in his mouth. Baking soda can be toxic in dogs, especially if small. Vomiting is the first sign of a intoxication. Rinse his mouth out. If he is young and small then he could be very tired from the bathe or just not feel well after the vomiting. If he doesn't start opening his eye and becoming active in an hour should be taken to a vet. I wish you the best!

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