dog
Now the owner will choose to bathe the dog, which is a wise choice, because it can not only keep the dog clean and hygienic, but also benefit the dog's health.
1. Time selection
1. Frequency: The dog's bathing cycle depends on many factors. There is no clear and specific requirement. In northern my country, the weather is cold and dry in winter, so you can wash it once a month and once a month in summer; in southern China, it is cold and humid in winter. , You can wash once a month.
2. Time: It should be chosen at noon or in the morning when the sun is full. If it is cloudy and rainy, it is recommended not to take a bath.
Second, the following conditions are not suitable for bathing
1. Those who have just been vaccinated: At this time, the resistance is poor, it is recommended not to take a bath within a week, which also reminds everyone to wash the dog before the vaccine is injected.
2. Just eat or eat immediately after taking a bath: At this time, taking a bath can easily cause vomiting and fainting. It is recommended to take a bath two hours after eating.
3. The weather is humid: At this time, the dog's hair should not be dried, it may cause symptoms such as colds, so try not to wash it.
4. Labor and lactation: take a bath before giving birth, if you find that you are about to give birth, don't take a bath, and try not to wash with water during breastfeeding.
5. Major diseases or weak resistance: the dog is sick, the coat color will be very unsightly, and the hair will be messy.
6. After intense exercise: In summer, the dog runs wildly outdoors, and the body generates a lot of heat. Do not shower the dog at this time, but let it cool down naturally.
Three, preparation before bathing
1. Dog-specific body wash: Do not use human body wash, because different pH values may cause skin diseases in dogs
2. Comb: Comb all the dog's hair before bathing, so as not to get tangled in water
3. Basin or shower basin friends: You can use a basin to hold water for a bath, or you can use a shower head to wash directly, you can choose according to your home situation, no matter which one you want, keep the water temperature constant at 36-37.
4. Anti-slip mat: mainly to prevent the dog from slipping
5. Absorb towel: try to dry it to avoid catching a cold
6. Hair dryer: Use a hair dryer to dry the hair when necessary
7. Cotton balls: To prevent water from entering the dog's ear canal, plug the ear canal with a cotton ball before bathing.
Four. Bathing method
1. Wet the puppy's whole body hair with warm water, the movements should be gentle, and then apply the bath liquid to its neck for a week, and gently rub it all over the body.
2. After smearing the lotion on the whole body of the puppy and rubbing it evenly, try to keep the lotion for a few minutes before rinsing.
3. After rinsing, hold the puppy's neck or back with your hand to prevent it from trying to shake the body to shake off the water, and wipe it with a bath towel.
4. Comb the puppy's hair, using a hair dryer if necessary, until it is completely dry.
5. Finally, use ear canal cleaning solution to clean the dog's ear canal to avoid ear mites.