Can I put baby powder on my dog?

I like to rub a couple of handfuls of dry oat flour or coconut flour to the longest, fluffiest part of the coat, wait a couple minutes, then towel it off or brush it out a little if they will let me. Oat flour can sooth itching, if that is part of the problem.

You can, its safe. But why?

Baby powder can sometimes contain Talc, which can bother some dogs and especially should not be inhaled.
If you are looking for a way to improve the smell of your pup, consider researching essential oils that could be applied to the coat along with a little bit of coconut oil. If your dog has an oily coat, my instinct says that applying a bit of cornstarch would be a safer and cheaper way to add a bit of absorption to their coat- with less repercussions if they are to lick or inhale the powder.

For my pup, I will occasionally brush her with a handful of coconut oil with a tiny tiny drop of rosemary essential oil and it keeps her smelling fresh.