Notes on dog bathing

1. The first thing you need to prepare is a bathtub. It is important to prepare a suitable bathtub for dogs of different sizes, otherwise the bathroom will be a mess.
2. Considering that many dogs are afraid of bathing, the time should not be too long, preferably 10-15 minutes for small dogs and 15-20 minutes for large dogs. Just wash your dog once every two weeks. (Don’t panic if you are afraid of taking a bath. Wet your dog with water and do it step by step. Use the toys your dog likes as encouragement to let him know that taking a bath will make you happy.)
3. Prepare pet-specific shower gel. Do not use human shower gel to bathe your dog just to save money, so as not to cause skin redness, swelling or even hair loss!
4. Finally, remember to prepare a hair dryer and towel. After taking a shower, dry your body immediately and dry the underlying hair thoroughly. Otherwise, you will not only get cold and sick, but also breed bacteria.

Correct posture for dog bathing

1. It should be noted that some dogs are timid by nature. The poop picker should stroke, comfort and encourage them to eliminate the dog's fear and do not force them. Wash the dog, otherwise it will create a psychological shadow and make it more difficult to bathe it next time. (Looking for the area of ​​the shadow part?)
2. Just like people, adjust the water temperature first, preferably 39 degrees, and shower from the dog’s feet upward to prevent fluctuations in water temperature from causing the dog to become uncomfortable. Once you get used to it, slowly move up your legs.

3. When washing the dog’s head, be very careful and let the water flow along the back of the ears. Do not let the water enter the dog’s ears and nose, otherwise the dog will act out of discomfort. Overreaction. If the dog does not object, you can put cotton balls in its ears to prevent ear infections caused by water intrusion. (You can bring hemostatic forceps and styptic powder to help pull out the dog’s ear hair.)

4. During the process of rinsing with water, the depth of the water should preferably cover the belly and reach the back. Well, if it is too low, the dog will catch cold easily, and if it is too high, it will cause fear in the dog.
When rinsing the shower gel, wash the hair against the hair, so that it can be washed more cleanly, especially for large dogs and long-haired dogs. The foam must be washed clean to prevent poisoning caused by licking by dogs.

5. While bathing, you need to clean the dog’s anal glands.

6. After washing, the dog will shake off the water by itself. It is best to encourage it to shake off a few more times, then quickly wrap the head with a towel and dry it along the hair from head to tail. Finally blow dry thoroughly.

Situations in which dogs cannot be bathed

1. Dogs that have just been vaccinated have very low immunity. Try to avoid bathing within a week. If possible, try not to let them go out or do outdoor activities. Activity. In the same way, dogs who are weak or have a cold cannot take a bath.
2. Just like people, if you take a shower directly after eating, the blood vessels in your skin will expand and the blood flow to the stomach will be insufficient, which may lead to indigestion, insufficient blood sugar, and even the possibility of fainting.; In addition, the blood of a dog that has just finished exercising is still on the limbs, and taking a bath will cause insufficient blood in the heart and brain.
3. Dogs shed very much during pregnancy and lactation, especially long-haired dogs, so dogs should be washed before giving birth. Do not bathe the mother dog within one month after giving birth, otherwise it will affect the puppy's sense of smell to identify numbness.
The first dose of vaccine should be given to dogs 45 days after they are born. It is best not to take a bath until 2 months later. You can use dry cleaning powder for cleaning before. (Puppies that have not been vaccinated must not take a bath. They can easily catch a cold and cause acute infectious diseases such as canine distemper and canine parvovirus, which can be life-threatening in severe cases.)