Banfield Pet Hospital – How to Give Your Dog a Bath
bathtime may not be your pet’s favorite
activity but by using these tips and
tricks you can make the experience go
smoother for both of you
first make sure it’s been at least 48
hours since your pet has received a flea
treatment so you don’t diminish the
effectiveness of the preventive prepare
the bath area by putting a mesh sponge
by the drain to capture extra fur that’s
washed off you should also have a couple
warm towels on hand for drying off your
pet before getting the fur wet brush out
any mats in your pets coat remember to
close the bathroom door in case they get
out of the tub and try to escape many
pets are fearful of water that comes
directly out of a faucet or shower head
so use a pitcher or large cup to pour
water over them use warm water instead
of hot to minimize shedding for extra
furry pets diluting shampoo with water
will make the application lathering and
rinsing easier be careful around their
eyes and ears bathe the body and then
use a wet washcloth to wipe down the
head and face when it comes to drying
blow dryers can speed up the process for
pets that are cooperative don’t use the
hot setting and never blow directly
toward your pets eyes to avoid burning
the skin continuously move the blower to
different areas of the body to prevent
an ear infection
check your pets ears making sure they’re
dry and odor free never stick a cotton
swab down into your pets ear as you are
likely to rupture an eardrum after the
bath medium and long haired pets need a
good brushing to remove any loose hair
or fur for more pet health and safety
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