Mud and slush are guaranteed to get your pooch dirty, but bathing him or her during the winter months can be difficult – particularly for larger breeds best bathed outside! If your dog just needs a touch-up, sprinkle a handful of baking soda over his or her coat and massage it in with your hands, rubbing against the direction of hair growth to be sure it’s well worked-in. Once all odors and grease have been absorbed, brush the baking soda out. Your dog can help by shaking off, too, so make sure you do this outside on a dry day!

If excessive shedding is an issue, try a specialty hair brush to help remove the thick loose undercoat that causes it. FURminator® deShedding Tool

For those dogs (and cats) with eye tear stains, try Angles’ Eyes. A simple food additive that prevents red yeast and the bacterial infections that are a common cause of excess tearing and staining. Angels’ Eyes