When it comes to bathing, for dogs it is a love-hate relationship, they like to play with water but do not want to be oppressed by the shovel officer under the foam of the shower gel; there are also some dogs I am very afraid of water, so I naturally shy away from taking a bath.
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1. Preparation before the dog takes a bath
1. Be sure to comb the whole body of the dog to remove hair and knots.
2. Check the water temperature with your hands before putting it in. The water temperature should not be too cold or too hot, otherwise it will frighten the dog and make it afraid of bathing. For dogs, the optimum water temperature is a little higher than that for humans.
Second, the cleaning sequence when the dog takes a bath
1. Wash the dog's face. When washing your face, you should first hold up its chin so that the face is facing upwards to prevent water from entering its nasal cavity; when washing around the eyes, gently rub the eyes with fingertips to avoid the bath liquid flowing into the eyes; wash around the dog's mouth When using, use both hands to clamp the mouth, rub the dirt and wash it clean.
2. Wash all parts of the body along the direction of hair growth. When washing the hair on the chest and abdomen, you should pay attention to washing carefully from the root to the tip. Especially the underarms and tails with dense hair should be washed carefully.
3. Wash the dog's feet. Take care to clean every detail one by one.
Third, what should I pay attention to when bathing a dog?
First of all, we must grasp the correct bath time.
Parents must not bathe puppies until they are vaccinated. Under normal circumstances, it is about four months, and it is bathed for the first time. If the dog feels dirty in the previous time, it is really bad, you can wipe it with a hot towel, and then quickly dry it.
In addition, the period of bathing the dog must not be shorter than ten days. Too frequent bathing may cause damage to the dog's skin. And after the bath, you must give the dog something delicious, whether it is a comfort or a reward. This will give it a further understanding that taking a shower is the right thing to do.
Fourth, the finishing work after the dog is cleaned
1. Quickly wring out the water. After bathing your dog, you will find that there is a lot of water on the dog's hair. At this time, wring the water off before using the towel to wipe it. Wring out the hair that you can grasp until no water droplets drip down. Be careful not to pull it hard. After wringing, quickly pick up the dog with a towel.
2. Wipe sequence. The wipe should start with the face, if water gets into the eyes or ears it will cause a lot of trouble; then dry the belly and back, wrap the dog in a towel, put it on your lap or on the table with its face facing Lie down on your own, hold its front legs and wipe the abdomen first, then turn it around to wipe the back.
3. Dry with a hair dryer. Start by blowing from a large area such as the abdomen and back, and use a dog brush to comb and change the angle to dry all parts. Also pay attention to keeping the distance between the hair dryer and the dog. During the drying process, you should constantly test the temperature of the wind with your hands, so as not to burn the dog's skin if the temperature is too high.
5. Why can't dogs take a bath as often as humans?
1. If you take a bath every day, your dog's hair will become dry, and it's easy to take too many baths. shedding.
2. The dog's cortex is relatively thin, and it will dry and peel and itchy after frequent washing. It is not good for the dog's skin, and even washes off the protective film of the dog's skin, making the dog prone to skin diseases.
Six, pay attention to the method of bathing as a last resort
Dogs should not be bathed too much, only once every 2 weeks, too much bathing is bound to Damage the dog's coat and the oily film on the skin, which may lead to dry coat. For dogs who like to swim, they must be washed after each entry into the water. This is because it is difficult for the owner to ensure the cleanliness of the dog's wading area. Even if the dog is swimming in completely clean water, it must be dried after landing. The owner can also learn from the method of big wind and use it every once in a while. You can wash it off with a bath, usually you don't need a bath, just rinse it with water and dry it.
Therefore, frequent bathing is not good for dogs, and owners should pay attention to the frequency of bathing for dogs! Only in this way can the health of dogs be properly guarded.