Can a female dog take a bath immediately after giving birth?

Question: Can a mother dog take a bath immediately after giving birth?

Answer: The mother dog can take a bath, but it is best not to wash it right away. If you are not sure, just wipe your body.

Generally speaking, after a mother dog has just given birth, she will have so-called lochia, which is a black blood-like secretion from the vagina, so her body should not be very clean. If you think it is unhygienic, you can give the mother dog a bath, but it is best not to take the mother dog to bathe immediately after giving birth. Because if you don’t move quickly enough, the mother dog may catch a cold during the bath. Once the mother dog becomes ill or the wound is infected by bacteria, the baby who drinks the mother's milk will also become ill.

Therefore, if you are not sure, it is best to wipe the mother dog with a hot towel first, and then blow dry with a hair dryer. Wait two days before taking it to a pet grooming salon, wash it quickly, and dry it quickly.

In addition, if the hair on the female dog’s abdomen is too long, ask a beautician to shave it clean. This will make it easier for the baby to find the nipple and is more hygienic. At the same time, there is no need to worry about the puppy being dirty, because the mother dog will clean it with her tongue every day. Even if the puppy poops, the mother dog will lick their butt, so the dog owner does not have to worry too much about the hygiene of the baby.