I. How to bathe a dog
1 , Dry cleaning: Generally speaking, dogs within six months of age will have weaker resistance, and it is easy to cause respiratory infections due to cold bathing. And frequent bathing with water can also easily affect the growth of the dog’s coat
, as well as the color and quality of the coat. Therefore, the dry cleaning method is more suitable for this situation. Dry cleaning does not use water, but uses shampoo. The shampoo should be sprinkled on the dog’s hair before bathing. After 15-30 minutes, wipe the shampoo upwards, taking care not to let the powder enter the dog’s eye sockets and nostrils. Shampoo can remove excess oil and dirt from the dog’s body, and also has the effect of refreshing and drying the hair.
2. Wet cleaning: Generally, adult dogs can take a bath with water, and the coat should be combed and smoothed before bathing, and the knotted hair should be cleaned up. When bathing the dog, try not to let water enter the dog’s ears, and pay attention to cleaning these parts of the anus. Do not choose a strong alkaline detergent for bathing the dog, which will make the dog’s coat tarnish and become fragile and breakable. After washing, be sure to blow dry your hair in time.
Second, Precautions for bathing dogs
1. Be sure to comb the hair before bathing, otherwise it will be soaked. When wet, it can be more difficult to comb and can even become severely knotted.
2. Take the dog out for a walk before taking a bath, so that it will excrete urine and feces and prevent urination during the bath.
3. The temperature of the dog’s bath water should not be too high or too low. Generally, it is about 37 degrees Celsius when the weather is cool, and about 36 degrees Celsius when the weather is hot.
4. Try not to bathe young dogs or sick dogs with water, because their resistance is very low and they are particularly prone to colds. If you have to wash it, try to dry clean it.
5. When bathing the dog, protect its eyes and ears, and avoid bath liquid and water entering the dog’s eyes and ears.
Try to bathe the dog in the morning or noon, and the temperature at other times is relatively low, which will increase the risk of the dog catching a cold. If you have other related questions, you can also consult your veterinarian.
