Can a bitch take a bath immediately after giving birth?

Question: So after the mother dog gives birth Can I take a bath immediately?

Answer: The mother dog can take a bath, but it is best not to take a bath immediately. If you are not sure, just wipe your body.

Under normal circumstances, the mother dog will have so-called lochia, which is black blood-like secretions discharged from the vagina, so the body should not be very clean. If you feel unhygienic, you can bathe the mother dog, but it is best not to take the mother dog to wash immediately after giving birth. Because if the movement is not fast enough, the mother dog may catch a cold during the bath. And once the mother dog is sick or the wound is infected with bacteria, the baby who drinks the mother dog's milk will also get sick.

So, if you're not sure, it's best to first wipe the mother dog with a hot towel and then dry it with a hair dryer. Wait two days before taking it to the pet salon for a quick wash and a quick blow-dry.

In addition, if the belly hair of the bitch is too long, please also ask the groomer to shave it, so that the baby can find the teat more easily and is more hygienic. At the same time, don't worry about the dog being unclean, because the mother dog will use her tongue to clean it every day. Even if the puppies defecate, the mother dog will help them lick their buttocks, so the dog owner doesn't have to worry too much. Worry about baby's health.