Bathing a Shiba Inu seems very easy and easy, but there are many things that owners need to pay attention to when bathing a Shiba Inu. It is very beneficial to bathe a Shiba Inu regularly. Bathing is so beneficial to a Shiba Inu, but a Shiba Inu is generally How many months can it take to take a bath? Can a Shiba Inu take a bath if it is almost four months old? Follow the editor to find out more!

Can a Shiba Inu take a bath if it’s almost four months old?

Shiba Inu dogs over three months old can be vaccinated against rabies, and thereafter every 11 months. Shiba Inu puppies basically cannot be bathed before they are vaccinated. After completing all vaccination procedures, the Shiba Inu can not be bathed until about a week later. It is also not allowed to wash during vaccination. In addition, after taking a bath, Shiba Inu puppies should be dried immediately to avoid catching cold. According to the above, generally Shiba Inu puppies can take a bath when they are almost four months old.

How to bathe a Shiba Inu:

1. If you need to comb your Shiba Inu, just prepare a professional pet hair brush. When combing the hair of a Shiba Inu, you need to pay attention. You should comb it in the direction of hair growth. When combing to the soft and sensitive parts of the chest, abdomen, and buttocks, the movements should be gentler and soothing. Never pull hard to avoid hurting the Shiba Inu. .

2. The owner can prepare a pair of professional pet toenail clippers. When trimming Shiba Inu, you should pay attention to it. The condition of Shiba Inu’s toenails is different from that of humans. When trimming, don't get too close to the root of the toenail, just trim the transparent part in front of the toenail. It is best to use toenail clippers to trim it bit by bit until the dark ring-shaped part in the middle of the Shiba Inu's nails can be seen.

3. Prepare bath water and bath supplies for Shiba Inu. The bathing water temperature can generally be kept consistent with the body temperature of the Shiba Inu. The water temperature can be increased appropriately in winter, and the bathing water temperature can be appropriately lowered in summer. The bath products you choose should be dog-specific shampoos, and cannot be replaced by other bath products such as soap and washing powder.

4. During the bathing process of the Shiba Inu, parents should rub the Shiba Inu’s body with both hands in order to thoroughly clean it. When taking a bath, be careful not to get foam or water into the Shiba Inu's eyes or mouth. At the same time, you must constantly soothe the Shiba Inu's nervousness so that it can finish the bath obediently.