Tibetan Mastiff Hair grows and sheds all year round, and a lot of hair sheds during the molting period of spring and autumn. The lost hair will stick to the body, which will not only seriously affect the appearance of the Tibetan Mastiff, but also breed bacteria and parasites. Therefore, the Tibetan Mastiff should be combed frequently, and the coat should be combed every day during the molting period. In addition to combing, everyone should also bathe the Tibetan Mastiff. How to bathe the Tibetan Mastiff? What should I pay attention to?
How to bathe the Tibetan Mastiff?
1. Brushing: Before the Tibetan Mastiff takes a bath, carefully brush the whole body of the Tibetan Mastiff, on the one hand, to avoid being covered with hair Entangling and combing waste hair, on the one hand, is to check whether the Tibetan Mastiff has skin diseases or trauma.
2. Wetting: The ideal water temperature is around 40°C. Let the Tibetan Mastiff get used to the water temperature first, and then wet the whole body from the feet, the body to the head. Be careful that the Tibetan Mastiff's ears get into the water, and the sudden sound of water will frighten the Tibetan Mastiff.
3. Rubbing and rubbing lotion: After diluting the bathing agent, apply the bathing agent from the back, from the back, neck, shoulders, waist, chest, feet, buttocks, and tail. Rinse carefully, massage and lather with your fingers. Be careful about the Tibetan Mastiff's abdomen. The skin of the abdomen is very soft but easy to get dirty. You can try to clean it with a sponge.
4. Finally, wash the head of the Tibetan Mastiff. Many Tibetan Mastiffs may be afraid. The dog owner can call the Tibetan Mastiff's name and use a sponge to gently scrub from the top of the head to the back to reduce resistance. Finally, after washing the whole body, rinse it with clean water soon, and then carefully wash the dirty parts. Do not let the body wash on the Tibetan Mastiff, which may cause dermatitis.
5. Wipe: You can wring out the water by hand first, most Tibetan Mastiffs will dry their bodies by themselves, and then the dog owner uses a large towel to dry the water by pressing, and then dry it with the reverse hair, smooth The hair drying alternate way can reduce the drying time. At this time also dry the ears, nose, and eyes. Use cotton swabs to clean the areas where the ears and eyes can see, and ear drops in the ear canal can refresh the Tibetan Mastiff and prevent otitis
6. Drying: Finally, dry it with a hair dryer, which is very Necessary steps, otherwise Tibetan mastiffs are prone to hairballs and colds. When drying the coat near the face, reduce the air volume and leave it about 10 cm away to avoid the dog being frightened, and do not blow the wind directly on the Tibetan Mastiff's face. Remember to brush it again when it's completely dry. Combing not only makes the dog hair beautiful, but also promotes blood circulation and metabolism, so that the Tibetan Mastiff will be soft, shiny and sparkling.
7. Dry cleaning: In addition to wet cleaning, it can also be used for dry cleaning for Tibetan Mastiffs. Dry cleaning is only suitable for Tibetan Mastiffs that are not too dirty. Dry cleaning agent is a kind of powder, which can remove excess oil on the fur and make the fur more vivid. When using it, sprinkle dry cleaning powder into the hair of the Tibetan Mastiff, and then comb it with a comb, but the dry cleaning method is only Suitable for short-haired and more undercoat dog breeds.