How correctly to bathe dogs?
It is safe to say that for dogs bathing not as problematic as for cats. Dogs are usually much more tolerant of water, so they tolerate all procedures with its use more easily. Moreover, these animals deal with water every day - you wash their paws on their return from a walk in the street?
Just like cats, dogs are recommended to bat every 2-3 months, but there are exceptions. Animals that participate in exhibitions, hygienic procedures take quite often. Cockers, poodles, terriers and other long-haired breeds that require haircuts, styling and generally thorough care of the hair - plunge into the bath at least three times a week in the exhibition season and 1-4 times a month in between exhibitions. And here puppies, pregnant and old dogs do not recommend bathing at all, because they have a reduced protective reaction of the body, and they can easily catch a cold.
Some people think that swimming is negativeaffects the dog's hair - it allegedly dims, a useful lubricant is washed off, the skin becomes dry. In fact, if a dog is bathed with specially developed means, then it does not threaten her. Shampoos for dogs at prices and quality are divided into economy-class, medium and super-classes, so each owner can choose the best option for himself.
You can choose a shampoo and in accordance withbreed, and with color, and with a length of wool. Please note that all quality shampoos, balms and conditioners, as a rule, are not painted - that is, they are either transparent or white.
Basically, To redeem a dog it is possible and without shampoo - with ordinary water you can wash away not only dirt, but alsoallergens, and dead skin particles. Regardless of whether you bathe your pet with shampoo or without, the water temperature should be slightly above room temperature. Do not confuse body temperature (in different animals from 38 to 39 degrees) with skin temperature (about 30 degrees). The water should be a little warmer.
Dog's ears must be covered with cotton swabs, otherwise water can cause inflammation. The big ears of a spaniel or a basset is better tied behind a rubber band or lace, most importantly - do not forget to remove it later. Time for taking a bath - no more than 10 minutes, during this time you need to have time to do everything necessary.
It is more convenient to bathe the dog in the bathtub. Spread a rubber mat on the bottom to the pawsthe pet did not slip, and the claws did not scratch the coating of the bath. Water should only cover the dog's paws. Apply the shampoo directly to the dog's coat is not desirable, it is better to first dissolve it in a small amount of water and foaming, and then evenly distribute the entire body of the animal.
Massaging movements remove dirt from all areas of the body, just do not touch the muzzle - after all, wipe with a damp towel. Foam gently rinse with warm water, avoiding contact with eyes. After taking a bath, the dog should be soaked with a towel, then the animal will quickly dry itself. On the wool you can apply balm or conditioner - to make it look more beautiful and easier to comb.
Oils for wool are more often used forexhibition dogs, and pets are not very good for the reason that the wool in the oil shines, the strands get lost in oily icicles, if the dog sleeps on the bed, the oil stains remain on the sheets and the wool in the oil quickly becomes dirty. If you want to, for drying you can use a hairdryer, only the jet of air should be warm, but not hot.
After bathing the main thing is to protect the dog from hypothermia and drafts. You can bring it out to the street at least 2-3 hours after bathing, it is even better to wash the dog before going to bed, for the night the animal's hair will dry completely.
