Case in which dogs cannot be bathed

There are prerequisites for bathing dogs. It is not recommended to bathe dogs in the following situations:
1. Puppies before being fully vaccinated
This At that time, the dog's immunity was very low, so try not to take the dog out for activities. If you think the dog is too dirty, dry cleaning powder is a good choice.
2. Dogs who have just recovered from a serious illness
Especially for infectious diseases such as parvovirus, the dog’s body will be very smelly, but its resistance has not yet been restored. It is not good if the cold is caused or even relapses due to bathing .
3. Dogs after strenuous exercise
For dogs who exercise strenuously, the blood is still in the muscles of the limbs. Taking a shower immediately is more likely to cause insufficient blood supply to the heart and brain.
4. It is not advisable to bathe dogs on cloudy and rainy days
When dogs are bathed on cloudy and rainy days, the smell will become worse the more they are washed. I won’t say much about this, just wait for the weather to clear up.
5. Female dogs during labor and lactation
Dogs shed very seriously during pregnancy and lactation, so the female dog should be bathed in advance, and it is best to clean the hair around the female dog’s buttocks before giving birth. The hair should be cut short to ensure smooth delivery and postpartum hygiene. Otherwise, excessive hair on the buttocks after delivery will be stained with blood and difficult to clean.

How often to bathe your dog

Dogs in different living environments, seasons, breeds, and amounts of exercise have their own bathing frequency. For example, some dogs whose skin secretes a lot of oil and are prone to body odor, but do not engage in high-intensity exercise, need to reduce the frequency of bathing; while some dogs always exercise outdoors, so they need to increase the frequency of bathing appropriately.
But no matter what, don’t wash too frequently, as it can easily damage the protective layer of your dog’s skin, making it easier to get skin diseases. Regarding the maximum frequency of bathing, Quanquan personally believes that the maximum frequency is once every three days in summer and once a week in winter.

How to bathe a dog

Unlike cats, dogs don’t mind how smelly and dirty they are, but we owners cannot accept it. Dirty dogs, but owners (including interns in some pet stores) bathe the dog improperly. Over-stimulation will make the dog very uncomfortable, leaving a poor bathing experience, and thus resisting bathing; and During bathing, they will be restrained and smeared with shampoo that they think is not fragrant but irritating.
Next, we will teach you novice dog owners how to bathe your dog correctly, because the first bathing experience is really important, and the dog must realize that bathing is a part of daily life.

Slowly establish the awareness that bathing = reward in the dog

If the dog can get snacks that he usually likes but does not eat often during the early, middle and late stages of bathing, he may It is easier for dogs to accept bathing, so we should establish the awareness of bathing = reward for dogs. The practical operation is as follows, which needs to be done step by step:
When the dog enters the bathtub or shower for the first time, give it a small snack to let it Dogs adapt to the bathtub or shower,Play for a while and bring it back. After repeated many times, the dog will develop a good impression of this place and become familiar with it.
When the dog gets used to staying in the bathtub or shower room, we use a towel soaked in water to gradually soak the dog's coat, or open the shower head to let the water out, and give the dog rewards, in order to make the dog adapt to water and water. The presence of shower heads. Of course, you can not wash it for the first time, just wet it a little and then wipe it dry, so that the dog can further establish the awareness that water and shower head = reward, and leave a good impression for the real hour-long bath in the future. A hair dryer or hair dryer can also be used in the same way to allow the dog to adapt in advance.
After a few days of adaptation, if you are a first-time dog owner, you can give your dog a real bath.

Preparation before bathing.

Brush the dog's coat smoothly and remove knots; place a bath mat in the bathtub or shower room, which can not only prevent the dog from slipping, but also increase the dog's grip to improve the sense of security; ensure The water temperature should be moderate and the flow rate of the showerhead should be moderate; you can put a cotton ball in the dog's ear to block the water; you can apply a little eye ointment in the dog's eyes to prevent irritation from the shower gel.

Bathing practice.

First, as usual, let the dog play and interact in the bathtub or shower room for a few minutes, so that the dog can adapt for a while, and it will also consume the dog's energy and help the owner control it.
Use a shower head with an adjusted flow rate and moderate temperature to slowly soak the dog's coat from back to front, leaving the head for last. Apply shampoo carefully from tail to neck to limbs and paws. Then it’s time to clean the head, starting with the ears. The ears should be carefully and gently rubbed. When there is foam on the inside of the ears, it will be enough to clean them.
The next step is around the eyes, especially when cleaning the corners of the eyes. The movements of your hands should be gentler and the time should be long to avoid over-stimulation and eroding the dog's trust in you. Finally, the mouth should be rubbed in the direction of hair growth.
Rinse after rubbing the shampoo, starting from the eyes, then forehead, ears, mouth and entire head, and finally the entire body and paws.
The armpits of the dog’s limbs should be rinsed especially, otherwise the bath solution will remain and cause skin problems. The last step is to blow dry. Of course, you'd better wear old clothes or a disposable raincoat, because after the dog comes out of the bathtub, he will shake his body vigorously within 5 seconds to clean up the water. Finally, don’t forget, if the dog successfully completes the bath, reward it with interaction and small snacks. If you bathe your dog frequently, then every time you touch your dog, it is equivalent to a physical examination. If you find a lump, a patch of bald flakes, etc., you need to take a photo and save it, and consult your pet doctor.

Precautions for dog bathing

1. Do not use human bath liquid on your dog, as this will cause the dog’s coat and skin to dry out, even in Frequent scratching and biting by dogs can cause infection. If you notice dandruff all over your body after a few days of bathing, you should consider changing to a different shampoo.
2. Be extra careful when washing your dog’s eyes and paws with bath soap, as these are sensitive parts of the dog. If your dog really doesn't like bathing and has developed a deep fear of bathing, then you need to seek help from a professional pet groomer or even a behavioral expert. At other times, you can use products such as dry cleaning powder and dry cleaning foam to make do with it. .
3. When you choose a pet beautician, please communicate with the beautician and tell him where the dog is sensitive and not allowed to be touched, where he likes to be petted, and the dog’s name. Don’t just throw the dog away. Let’s go shopping and buy groceries. There’s nothing wrong with chatting a little~