How To Clean A Muddy Dog

 Autumn is here, and if your dog loves the mud, this is probably its favourite season!

Whilst muddy puddles and adventuring are all part of the fun of having a dog, it’s equally important to know how to clean your dog after a muddy walk to keep them happy and healthy, prevent their skin from becoming irritated and their coat from becoming matted.

In this blog, we’re highlighting our top tips on how to clean a muddy dog so you can care for your four-legged friend easily this season. From the best shampoos, to how to clean their feet so you can embrace the muddy dog season!If you own a mud-loving dog, chances are that once autumn and winter come around, cleaning them down post-walk will become a regular occurrence. With that in mind, it’s worth stocking up on supplies so you’re prepared to avoid mud being trailed through your clean house. 

Cleaning your dog post-outing is super important for many reasons, not just for the well-being of your carpets! It’s essential for maintaining their health and hygiene and can help to prevent infections and skin irritations.

Here are some essentials to have to hand to clean down your muddy dog with ease:

Lots of old towels. The more absorbent the towel, the better, as these can be good for removing excess mud and water before you even attempt to clean or groom your dog’s coat. Alternatively, explore our drying accessories and invest in super-absorbent towels for your dog. 

A comb or brush suited to your dog’s hair type and Groomers Coat Management Spray can help brush out the mud that has dried into the coat to help prevent mats and tangles from forming.  

Dog-friendly wipes such as UltraGrime’s Life Pet Care Cloth Wipes are a great addition for wiping down muddy paws quickly post-walk. Tough on mess but kind to our furry friends, these wipes are perfect for tackling ground-in dirt and wiping the surrounding surfaces where mud may have been left behind.  

Wash to keep paws healthy. A paw wash, such as Warren London Paw Sani-Scrub, is a failsafe way to remove mud, bacteria and germs after a walk. Deep cleaning, it’s filled with antioxidants to keep paws healthy and aloe vera to inject some extra moisture into their skin for a paw pampering experience!