How to bathe an Australian Cattle Dog? In some hot and humid areas, if the dog is not bathed, it is more likely to be invaded by pathogenic microorganisms and parasites, so regular bathing is still necessary.

Steps in taking a bath

1. Before bathing the Australian Cattle Dog, put a collar on it so that it is easier to control during the bath. This does not seem to be applicable to many well-behaved dogs who have been "bathing" for a long time, but you can try it for Australian Cattle Dogs who are taking a bath for the first time.

2. Use cotton swabs or cotton strips (do not use cotton balls, if the Australian Cattle Dog shakes its head during the bath, the cotton balls will automatically fall off) to plug the Australian Cattle Dog's T-shaped ear canal vertically. Use chlortetracycline ointment on the eyes to prevent bath fluid and dirty water from entering.

3. If you put the Australian Cattle Dog in a tub or bathtub to take a bath, the water volume should be 5-10 cm deep, and a non-slip mat can be placed in the bathtub to allow the Australian Cattle Dog to stand firm in the bathtub.

4. Soak the Australian Cattle Dog’s body with appropriate warm water, and gently comb the Australian Cattle Dog’s fur to make the Australian Cattle Dog feel comfortable and quiet, and prepare for a bath.

5. First apply bath liquid on the back of the Australian Cattle Dog, rub it from the back to the buttocks, and rub the whole body to create foam. Finally, wash the head, ears, chin, around the anus, and limbs of the Australian Cattle Dog. The soles of the feet and other parts must be thoroughly washed. It is important to avoid washing the foam into the eyes of the Australian Cattle Dog. Although the outer packaging of bath liquids sold in pet stores all indicate "no eye irritation", so far, there is still no bath liquid that is 100% liked by Australian cattle dogs and 100% safe. So the only way is if you be careful. If your Australian Cattle Dog is taking a bath for the first time, or is a type that is very uncooperative when taking a bath, as mentioned before, you can try using a collar to make it easier for you to control your Australian Cattle Dog. In this case, while you are gently scrubbing, hold the Australian Cattle Dog's collar with one hand to prevent the Australian Cattle Dog from jumping out or getting water everywhere.

6. Start flushing. The direction of flushing is to clean the Australian Cattle Dog’s head first and then its body. Start flushing from the head and gradually move backwards. Don't grab it all over the head and face, just go wherever you go.

7. Be sure to thoroughly rinse the bath solution remaining on the Australian Cattle Dog's coat. After confirming that the bath solution remaining on the Australian Cattle Dog's coat has been completely washed away, it is recommended to use hair conditioner every time. The acid-base balance is good. It is helpful for thoroughly washing the residual bath liquid on the Australian Cattle Dog.

8. Use a large bag that can completely wrap the Australian Cattle DogDry the Australian Cattle Dog with a towel, remove the cotton strips from the Australian Cattle Dog's ears, and wipe the ears clean. Wipe first with a towel, then blow dry with a hair dryer. If your Australian Cattle Dog is suffering from a skin condition, allow your Australian Cattle Dog to air dry naturally without getting cold, as the heat from a hair dryer can further irritate the affected skin area.

9. After drying, please remember to comb the coat of the Australian Cattle Dog.

10. Finally, use toilet paper to clean the Australian Cattle Dog’s eye droppings and ears.