Taking a bath can not only help the dog get rid of the odor and keep the hair fresh, but it is also the only way for parents to warm up the intimacy between themselves and the dog, but before you prepare to bathe the dog, you have Ever notice these questions?
From bathing to drying, here’s what we need to know: p>
1. Bath preparation
· room temperature/water temperature
The suitable water temperature should be 36—38??, which is close to the dog??s body temperature .
It is not easy to be damp and cold indoors, and it should be kept at about 30 ??.
· Area suitable for bathing
A closed bathing environment around a bathtub or bucket to prevent the dog from running away wet and wet because of fear/resistance to bathing. If a bathtub is used When bathing, remember to add a non-slip pad underneath to prevent the dog from slipping on it.
2. Bathing process
· Combing
Before wetting the hair, comb it to cool off, as Wet hair is not easy to clean, and you can also check for wounds/skin problems. If you are afraid of the dog’s pain, you can use the other hand to press the root of the hair to relieve the pain.
· Cleaning sequence
· The noise of the running faucet can also startle them, so add water before putting your dog in it.
· The depth of the water depends on the size of the dog (5—10cm) as this may cause them to panic.
· Gently rub the diluted body wash down from head to back.
· Dogs who are exposed to rinsing for the first time will be afraid of rinsing behavior. They can start from the feet and proceed in the order of the feet →body→head, and remember to clean them again at the end.
3. End of bath
· drying/blow-drying
· dry hair with fingers/comb and hair dryer Dry to keep hair dry.
· Pay attention to the three positions of the ears, neck and armpits. It is extremely difficult to blow dry, which can easily lead to various skin diseases.
· It is not advisable to stay in the same position for a long time during the process, which will cause skin damage.
Notes:
1. Selection of bath products
· Human body washes are not allowed. Using our shampoo can cause itchy skin, dry hair and other symptoms in dogs.
· Do not use medicated baths at will. When the dog does not have any skin problems, the use of medicated baths to “prevent” skin problems will lead to an imbalance in the pH value of the skin, decreased resistance, and then stimulate the disease.
2. Interval of bathing time
· the suitable period of summer is 7—10 days/time, the suitable period of spring and autumn is 10—15 days/time, and the suitable period of winter is 10— The suitable period is 15-20 days/time.
· Frequent washing will cause the dog’s skin resistance to decline and breed various skin diseases.
3. Bathing areas to avoid
· around the eyes, which can cause eye damage
· avoid Let the water flow into the ears and cause ear canal infections
Remind parents that colleagues who are bathing dogs should also remember to change into unwanted clothes or wear an apron, otherwise the dog will splash the water. on your beautiful clothes. If you encounter your “special” period, it is not good to cause a cold. Of course, dogs will also have “special” periods where they cannot take a bath and can only be wiped with a wet towel to maintain daily cleaning.
“special”situations where bathing is not suitable:
1. Pregnancy/Lactation
Pregnancy (2—3 months It is not recommended to take a bath after) to breastfeeding, the dog’s body is extremely weak, and bathing during this period can easily cause them to get sick.
2. Sick/Injured
After bathing, the condition will be aggravated, causing hypoglycemia and even shock; the wound of the injured dog will become inflamed, aggravating the injury.
3. The newly bought puppy
just arrived home and does not adapt to the new environment. Immediately bathing will make it afraid of bathing, and it will be bathed at least a month later.
4. Just after the injection of the vaccine
The dog needs to go through the vaccine observation period (7-10 days), and then start bathing after the dog is all normal; dogs who have not been vaccinated Dogs are also not suitable for bathing, because their resistance is weak, and if they catch a cold, they will also affect their subsequent vaccinations.
5. During the heat period
The female dog is more likely to be dirty and smelly during the heat period, but bathing during the period will lead to bacterial infection of the dog’s private parts
In addition to the above mentioned Outside of the time of arrival, the dog cannot take a bath immediately after strenuous exercise (lack of blood circulation, resulting in insufficient blood supply to the heart) and full stomach (causing indigestion/low blood sugar and fainting), at least 30 minutes later. When encountering sudden changes in temperature, thunderstorms and other climates, it is not suitable to take a bath.
If your dog encounters skin problems such as fungi, mites, seborrheic dermatitis, etc., please contact the nearest clinic in time, follow the doctor’s advice for treatment, do not blindly follow the trend, buy and use medicated baths for independent treatment , may make the dog’s condition worse.
