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Can baking soda help my dog's itchy skin without causing irritation?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | neutered | 10 lbs

If I put baking soda on my dog will it make him itchy.

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Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

Veterinarian

Published on May 5th, 2020

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Baking soda is used by many dog owners to treat skin rashes and skin allergies. It is meant to reduce skin itchiness. Baking soda should not irritate the skin unless your dog is very sensitive to it.

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