What are the precautions for dog bathing

Precautions for dog bathing

1. Before bathing the dog, it is recommended that the owner use a comb to comb the dog’s hair. This action can also remove the small dust and dirt in the hair or clean up the shed hair, but remember to comb the dog’s hair carefully. Hold the root of the hair with one hand to avoid the dog's pain.

2. Dogs don’t like water splashing on their heads. When flushing, don’t pour water down from the dog’s head. It is recommended to rinse from the feet slowly upwards, and don’t face the eyes. You can block the water column with your hands and put the The dog's nose is pressed down to avoid water ingress, and attention should also be paid to places that are easily overlooked, such as armpits and abdomen.

3. Dogs should choose a day with warm weather for bathing, and make preparations before bathing, so that the battle can be resolved quickly; and the water temperature should not be too cold or too hot to make the dog uncomfortable. The water temperature should be kept at around 36-38 degrees .

4. If a dog that has just eaten takes a bath directly, the blood vessels in the skin will expand, and the blood flowing to the stomach will be insufficient, which will cause indigestion, insufficient blood sugar, and the possibility of fainting. Bathing will deprive the heart and brain of blood.

5. Dogs that have just been vaccinated should try to avoid bathing within a week. If possible, try not to let them go out or do some outdoor activities, because the dog’s resistance is very weak at this time, and bathing is not good for the dog’s health. You can also use dry cleaning powder if it is really dirty.

6. Pregnant and lactating dogs shed hair very seriously, so they should take a bath before giving birth, otherwise it will be inconvenient to take a bath during the confinement period. In addition, the owner should help the dog to trim the hair around the buttocks before giving birth , convenient for production and postpartum finishing, and avoid blood. It is not advisable to take a bath during menstruation. If the smell is relatively strong, you can spray some perfume or something to cover up the smell, and then take a bath after the menstrual period comes.