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Cat + Washing Soda = ?

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    Charlie always smells like roadkill, unless its been less than a day since he's had a bath-- he hates baths! Just rubbed him down with washing soda and it really helped-- is it ok to leave it on him or does he need a bath shortly? If he does, I will probably add some vinegar first!
     
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    I don't know what washing soda is ? I'd be careful with either, cats have sensitive skin under the fur (oily cat food.....) and I would be concerned about the ph, wouldn't want to make him itch, chaff, or irritate his skin.
     
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    I cant help you with your question, but imagining a cat getting rubbed down with washing soda made me laugh :rofl: :lol:
     
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    Does he eat commercial cat food? If so maybe a different brand will help his saliva smell less, it has alot to do with the odor of cats since they lick alot.
     
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    This one doesnt clean himself, thats the issue. Washing soda is same as baking soda, but not food grade.
     
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    If it were me I might take a wait and see approach. Sorry I don't know more. Lol wonder if he will foam at his mouth if decides to lick:rofl: :lol:
     
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    I think that will only happen if he spits acid...
     
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    This reminds me of the news cast a few years back. Man mauled by Rottweiler. ..while trying to brush the dog's teeth. I have had a rottie and know they are a kind dog. This was just a case of culling an intellectual darwin from the stupid herd.
     
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    Next step......vacuum.:rofl: :lol:
     
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    Just smelled the cat again... Yes, I just typed that! Still completely odor free!
     
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    :rofl: :lol: but glad it helped!
     
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    I hope you were alone......wait, I hope you weren't alone.:D
     
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    This thread is great :rofl: :lol:
     
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    Nothing worse than a stinky pussy. :zip::bug:
     
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    Actually Bear enjoys having his teeth brushed. Even has his own electric tooth brush and chicken flavored toothpaste. Now nail trimming is a WHOLE different world. Rotti's hate having the feet handled. Took about 4 or 5 years in getting him to tolerate the sanding drum on a dremel tool. He doesn't like it, but he does tolerate it. It's quite a vocal show when it happens. He's also adept in curling his lips and displaying his "cat crushers" although he never ever things about excercising them.
     
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    Hmmm. Now I kind of want to try some chicken flavored toothpaste :rofl: :lol:
     
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    Our Ozzy did the same with the show the squirrel squishers when it was nail trimmin time.
     
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    Somehow I have always had luck trimming nails on our dogs and cats (several over the years), but have failed at toothbrushing. Interesting.
     
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    Your not supposed to smell the kitty, your supposed to feed the kitty!
     
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    But when you CAN smell the kitty from the next room...
     
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