What To Do When Giving Your Dog A Bath


by Darren Mulroney - Date: 2010-10-06 - Word Count: 367 Share This!

Bathing a dog needs to be emphasized more than it currently is. That is because of the fact that when you are being not-so-careful in bathing, the animal might end up getting some ailments. For instance, if you fail to block the dog's ears with a cotton ball, the liquid just may get inside ear canals and cause an ear infection with symptoms like unremitting discharge from the poor dog's ears and shaking of head.

Frequency of bathing actually depends on the breed of the dog. If the furry friend is a long-haired breed for example the cocker spaniel, in that case the bathing is to be carried out one time in 6 to eight weeks. If you wash your long-haired dog in the bath too often, the dog's skin and fur lose some of their defensive characteristics. But in some cases, such as when the pooch has poop on its skin because of the frequent digestive problems that lead to leaky bowels, in order to overpower the bad smell, the dog may be subjected to frequent bathing some times by the owners.

Be vigilant about staying away from some irritant soaps or human soap. The materials used to make peoples' soap are not appropriate for canines. Similar to that, a lot of shampoo products for people have certain substances that aren't appropriate in the amounts that are to be utilized in case of dogs' products. That's why you should invariably strive to buy only the shampoos that are mentioned mainly for use in canine use. Be careful in making use of a new product.

Always be prepared and have on hand the products vital for bathing in that specific place with an availability of water sources. Most dogs worship the garden sprinklers, rivers, and the sea. And especially when you're using a bathtub, you should have everything in a single place and then begin giving the dog a bath. Make sure to have the dog's leash, conditioner, towel, and shampoo in the same place as well. Conditioner is helpful for making it easier to comb the dog. Bathing should be a painless activity to both the pet and the person. It doesn't need to be a hassle.

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