Because the Akita dog is lively and active, the Akita dog has just been bathed and it becomes dirty after a while. Although many owners find it troublesome, they still give the dog another bath, especially in summer. People sweat more and the weather is hot, so bathing has become a daily routine. In fact, these are wrong. Dogs should not bathe too frequently, as this will cause harm to the dog's body. So what should we pay attention to when bathing Akita dogs?

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1. Misunderstandings about bathing Akita dogs revealed

The reason why we repeatedly emphasize that Akita dogs should be thoroughly dried is because Akita dogs have just taken a bath. Because they have hair on their bodies, the moisture is not easy to dry. They are prone to colds when blown by the wind, and colds are the main cause of premature death of puppies. Owners with air conditioners at home should pay special attention to this. Do not turn on the air conditioner when bathing Akita dogs or after bathing in summer, otherwise Akita dogs will catch a cold quickly. This can be seen from the fact that the puppy mortality rate in summer is much higher than that in winter.

In fact, for Akita dogs, apart from cooling down in summer, bathing has no meaning, and may even be harmful to it: the glands near the Akita dog’s anus often secrete substances with unpleasant odors, but it is precisely this This scent helps Akitas mark their territory and find their way home. In addition, the Akita dog's sebaceous glands will also secrete a fishy-smelling protective oil, which protects the Akita dog's skin from climate and external pollution.

Therefore, for the sake of Akita dogs, we cannot bathe Akita dogs too frequently. Only consider cleaning your Akita dog if it "stinks" and is really unbearable. Generally, washing three to four times a month in summer and once or twice a month in winter is enough. Never let your Akita get hurt because of your excessive care.

When bathing an Akita dog, you should use a pet bath liquid specially made for pet dogs, because the Akita dog's skin is alkaline, while human skin is acidic. Long-term use of ordinary bath liquid or soap will make the Akita dog's skin dry and dry. Aging and hair loss. Moreover, spices are added to ordinary bath liquids, which Akita dogs don't like, because if it has a fragrance without a bit of "dog smell", other dogs will not agree with it and will bully it together. If we really can't buy a dog-specific bath liquid, our only choice is baby bath liquid or baby bath soap, because the baby's skin is similar to that of Akita dogs, and it is not irritating.

Puppies (under two months old), sick dogs and weak old dogs can only be "dry cleaned", that is, wipe themselves with a soaked towel, and choose a closed room until the Akita dog is completely dry. ventilation.

2. Steps to choose a bath for Akita dogs