Because the Akita dog is lively and active, I just gave the Akita dog a bath, and it will be dirty in a while. Although many owners will find it troublesome, they will still give the dog a bath. Take a bath again, especially in summer, when there is a lot of sweating and the weather is hot, bathing has become a common practice. In fact, these are all wrong. Dogs should not be bathed too frequently, which will harm the dog's body. So what should we pay attention to when bathing the Akita?

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1. Revealing the misunderstanding of Akita's bathing

We have repeatedly emphasized that the Akita must be thoroughly Drying is because the Akita dog has just taken a bath. Because it has hair on its body, the water is not easy to dry, and it is easy to catch a cold when it is blown by the wind. Cold is the main reason for the premature death of puppies. Owners with air conditioners at home should pay special attention to this. Do not turn on the air conditioner when bathing and after bathing the Akita dog in summer, otherwise the Akita dog will catch a cold very quickly. This can be seen from the fact that the mortality rate of puppies in summer is much higher than in winter.

In fact, for Akita dogs, except to cool down in summer, bathing is meaningless, and even harmful to it: the glands near the anus of Akita dogs often secrete unpleasant odors. substance, but it is this smell that helps Akitas demarcate their territory and find their way home. In addition, the Akita's sebaceous glands also secrete a fishy-smelling protective oil, which protects the Akita's skin from weather and external pollution.

So, for the sake of Akitas, we can't bathe Akitas too often. Only consider cleaning the Akita when it smells badly and is really unbearable. Generally, it is enough to wash three to four times a month in summer, and once or twice a month in winter. Don't let your Akita be hurt by your overly concerned.

A pet bath specially made for pets dogs should be used for bathing Akita dogs, because Akita dog's skin is alkaline, while human skin is acidic, long-term Using regular baths or soaps can dry out, age, and shed the Akita's skin. And ordinary bath liquids are added with spices, which is also not liked by Akita dogs, because if it has a fragrance without any dog smell, other dogs will not agree with it and will bully it together. If you really can't buy a dog special bath, our choice is only baby bath or baby bath soap, because the baby's skin is similar to the Akita dog's skin, and it is not irritating .

Puppies (under two months), sick dogs, and frail older dogs can only be dry-cleaned, that is, wipe themselves with a damp towel, and choose an enclosed room. The dog can be ventilated only after it is completely dry.

2. Steps for choosing a bath for the Akita dog

Carefully comb the hair to remove hair balls and knots. Pick up the dirt that is attached to the Akita dog. In order to protect the ear from water and cause otitis media, a cotton swab can be inserted into the ear hole. Eye ointment can also be applied to prevent water ingress and infection.

Inject warm water at about 35 degrees into the bathtub, let the Akita dog stand in it, and water from the tail upwards. Drizzle it all over.

Sprinkle an appropriate amount of the body wash on the back, rub gently to create a lot of lather, and then wash down the rest of the body from here. Pay attention to washing the ears, soles of feet, neck, and anus. Rinse off the lather with water after washing, and if it gets too dirty, reapply the soap and wash again.

Pour clean, warm water into the tub and carefully wash off all the lather from the Akita.

Take the Akita to the ground, buy the dog and let it shake off the water on its own, then wipe it clean with a large towel.

Use a hair dryer and a comb to dry the Akita's hair. In summer, it can be dried by itself. Short-haired dogs do not need to blow dry, but they must also be dried.

Take out the cotton swab that plugs the ear and clean the inside of the ear.