How easy is it to wash the dog
How easy is it to wash the dog
Previously, dogs were washed only rarely. Now, veterinarians recommend washing the dog as the coat becomes dirty. And in urban conditions, the dog accumulates a lot of dirt and dust. Wool becomes greasy. A dog needs to be taught to wash in a bath from a child's age - months from four.
Instructions
1
Shampoo for washing the dog choose carefully. Low-quality and cheap can wash off the upper fat layer of the skin - sebum, which serves as a natural protection against the environment. Do not buy shampoos "2 in 1": the conditioner and shampoo have various functions, therefore and to use them it is necessary separately. Shampoos for people to use on dogs categorically impossible. Shampoos for people and animals have different compositions, so a dog can earn not only a skin itch, but also various inflammations and skin irritations. Special shampoos and conditioners for dogs do not break the fat balance of the skin, they wash the hair well and make it healthy and shiny.
2
Having chosen a shampoo, proceed to the bathing. Pour in a basin or in a bath of warm water, a temperature of about 40 °. The long-haired dog combs before bathing. Shampoo is better to dilute in a small container to make foam appear. So it is better applied and washed off.
3
Soak the dog thoroughly. Apply shampoo on the back of the dog. Then, rubbing into the wool, soak the stomach, legs, tail. Head and ears should be washed in the last turn. Make sure that the shampoo does not get inside the ears and into the eyes.
4
You can wash off by pouring from a ladle or from a shower. Start to wash off the scalp. Then go to the back, tail, armpits and stomach. Paws wash well, walk with your fingers between the pads of the paws, so that there is no sand or dirt left. Rinse the foam thoroughly, wiping the coat until the skin itself. Especially it concerns long-haired dogs. If the shampoo remains on the skin, it can cause itching or redness of the skin and the dog will begin to itch constantly.
5
After rinsing the entire dog, squeeze out excess water withwool. Allow the dog to shake himself off. Then, with a large towel, wipe the pet in the direction of hair growth, drawing attention to the armpits and paws. Long-haired dogs can be dried with a hair dryer at low power, if it is accustomed to this procedure. The organism of dogs is very afraid of drafts, so make sure that the windows and doors are closed.
