Dog wash at home?

[Miss Marple]

My 12 year old lab is terribly arthritic and a bit demented. She is mostly in the house now and her shedding is a problem. However, the biggest problem is her smell - she stinks!!! And her coat is very oily.

 

She cannot load into a vehicle anymore and she is too big for me to lift her in and out. This means I cannot get her to a groomer. When she was outside it wasn't much of a problem. She rolled in the grass and dirt and kept her coat pretty clean that way. She cannot do that now.

 

Is there an "at home" product that doesn't require a full bath that would help with the oily coat and the smell?

[Night Elf]

You're looking for a dry dog shampoo. Something like this.

[NotSoObvious]

Can you use the hose outside (depending on your weather)?

[MercyA]

You can buy dog "bath wipes" at a pet store or online. Some claim to be deodorizing.

 

We used Allerpet solution on our cat. You pour some on a paper towel or rag and then use it to wipe off the animal. It was specifically for removing allergens, but maybe there is something similar just for general cleaning?

 

Do you have a shower stall she could walk into? If you install one of those detachable shower sprayers with a hose for $15 or so, it makes bathing at home quite easy. Just put a towel at the bottom of the shower so she doesn't slip. Honestly, I think if you really want her to smell better, you'll probably have to give her a good bath. It will help with the shedding, too.

 

Good luck!