We all know that dogs cleavage will have a strong odor if they do not bathe for a long time, so we should bathe the dog more often, which can not only ensure the health of the dog but also It can reduce the odor on the dog, so bathing the dog is also a very important issue, but bathing the dog is not an easy problem, which requires us to master certain methods when bathing the dog, so that It can not only reduce unnecessary troubles caused by dogs to parents when bathing, but also ensure the health problems of dogs when bathing.

1. The purpose of dog bathing

The secretion of sebaceous glands in dogs It has an unpleasant odor, and it can also be stained with filth to tangle the coat, giving off bursts of odor. If you don't bathe your dog, it is easy to attract pathogenic microorganisms and parasites that can make your dog sick. Therefore, it is necessary to bathe the dog to keep the skin clean and hygienic, which is beneficial to the health of the dog.

Second, the choice of bathing time

In terms of seasons, it is not recommended to bathe dogs in winter. Even in other seasons, when the weather changes suddenly, avoid bathing your dog. Unlike humans, dogs regulate their temperature by growing their coats in winter and shedding them in spring. But if there is a thunderstorm in summer, it is especially not suitable for them to bathe. After the dog takes a bath, the pores will open, and the natural oil on the hair will decrease, which cannot be recovered in a short period of time, and will be ignored by the owner and cause disease. Generally speaking, long-haired dogs take a bath every two weeks, and daily grooming is the most important. Especially during the moulting season. Short-haired dogs should be washed once a month. Just wipe with a damp towel on weekdays. In addition, when the weather is dry in spring, you should dip in some water before combing to avoid static electricity.

The following conditions are not suitable for bathing:

Dogs that have just been brought home, dogs that have not been vaccinated, and dogs that have trauma , Suffering from a cold, in an unhealthy state, a dog that has just been vaccinated, a bitch in heat, a dog before and after pregnancy.

3. Correctly bathe the dog and matters needing attention

First of all, comb the hair to remove dead knots. Fill the basin with warm water, put the puppy in the basin, expose the head and neck, let the dog's head stand on your left side, and block the lower part of the dog's head to the chest with the left hand to keep the dog's body in place. Place the right hand on the side of the tub, and gently wet the arm, back, abdomen, hind limbs, shoulders, and forelimbs with warm water, then apply shampoo, rub it lightly, and quickly brush with a comb. Before rinsing Press both sides of the anus with your fingers to squeeze out the secretions from the anal glands. Cover the ears with the left or right hand from the lower palate up, and gently rinse with water from the tip of the nose down, taking care to prevent water from flowing into the ears, then rinse all parts of the body with clean water from front to back, and immediately wrap it with a towel Hold your head and wipe the water dry. Use a large cotton towel to wipe your pet body and dry it from head to tail.

The long-haired dog can be dried with a hair dryer. It is recommended that you blow the hair from the back to the front. The hair dryer should not be too close to their skin, so as not to burn their delicate skin. Be very careful not to point the hair dryer against the dog's head and ears, which can upset the dog. While blowing the hair, comb the hair continuously, as long as the dog is not dry, it should be combed until the hair is dry.