Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Dog bathing 101

By Jerry Welsh


Some dog are high maintenance breeds, others would have the barest grooming requirements but all dogs need grooming. Apart from the important function of keeping the pet clean, grooming also prevents parasite infestation that can cause a number of health disorders in the pet. Grooming also enhances the bond between owner and pet.

Although dogs don't need to be bathed very often, bathing still forms an important component of canine grooming. Indoor dogs that live and sleep with the family would naturally need to be bathed more often unlike outdoor dogs that can hit the water only about twice a month. Too frequent bathing is not advisable as unlike the texture of human skin, a dog's skin is prone to dryness. The natural oils that waterproof the fur and moisturize the skin will be removed if the dog is frequently bathed.

A new dog owner may think that bathing the dog is an easy chore until the actual bathing time comes and results to the dog going scot free and the owner being drenched all over. Dogs love to play in puddles but these animals really do not appreciate being bathed. It therefore necessary to get the dog used to being bathed while it is still a puppy. Introduce bath time as a comfortable activity and the dog and will look forward to each and every bathing time.

Have the bathing needs of the pet ready - a doggie shampoo, a brush and towels. Tangles would be very difficult to remove once they get wet thus it would be a good idea to give the pet a good brushing before bathing time. Small dogs can be bathed in the kitchen sink but larger dogs would need a tub.

Get ready to bath the pet! A flexible hose with a shower head would be a good tool in bathing the dog. Wet the dog thoroughly with warm water. Always use a dog shampoo and make sure to keep the lather away from the dog's eyes. The limbs and the feet are oftentimes the dirtiest body part thus they must be cleaned thoroughly. Leave the shampoo for about ten minutes especially if an anti-flea shampoo is being used.

Thoroughly rinse the shampoo from the coat. Again make sure that water will not drip to the ears of the dog. Briskly rub the dog with a towel to dry the fur. To speed up the drying process a blow dryer can be used but be careful not to burn the dog.




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