In fact, dogs don’t need to be bathed too frequently, just once every 10 days or half a month is fine. Because the surface layer of dogs’ skin is different from that of humans, washing them too frequently will destroy the bacterial ecology of the epidermis and cause skin diseases. Cleaning your dog is a good way to enhance the relationship between the dog owner and your dog! However, if you use the wrong method, your dog may hear it and run away immediately.

English Cocker Spaniel

Bathing cycle:

Some people think that dogs can lick their coats cleanly with their tongues and do not need to be bathed; while some people are afraid that their dogs will be dirty, so they often bathe their dogs. Both of these approaches are biased. Usually, indoor dogs need a bath once a month. Due to the high temperature and humidity in the south, you can wash it every two weeks or so. We know that there is a layer of self-secreted oil on the dog's hair, which can be waterproof and protect the skin, especially for long-haired dogs. It can also make the dog's coat soft, smooth, and maintain toughness and elasticity. During the bathing process, the bath liquid used will definitely wash away the oil on the dog's hair. If you bathe too frequently, the dog's hair will become fragile, easy to fall off, and lose its waterproof effect, making the skin easy to become... Sensitive, severe cases may easily cause colds or rheumatism. Of course, there is no hard and fast rule on the number of baths. It generally depends on the breed of the dog, the degree of cleanliness and the weather conditions.

Bathing steps:

Brushing: Before taking a bath, carefully brush the dog's entire body. On the one hand, it is to avoid entanglement of the coat and to comb the waste hair. On the other hand, it is to check whether the dog has any skin diseases or injuries. .

Wetting: The ideal water temperature is about 40°C. Let the dog adapt to the water temperature first, and then wet the whole body in order from the feet, body to the head. Be careful if your dog's ears get wet, or the sudden sound of water may frighten the dog.

Rub-and-knead lotion: Dilute the body wash first, then apply the body wash from the back, and wash carefully from the back, neck, shoulders, waist, chest, feet, buttocks, and tail. , use your fingers to massage and knead the foam. What you need to be careful about is the dog's abdomen. The skin on the abdomen is very soft but easy to get dirty. You can try cleaning it with a sponge. The last step is to wash the dog's head. Many dogs may be afraid. The owner can call the dog's name and gently scrub with a sponge from the top of the head to the back to reduce resistance. Finally, after washing the whole body, rinse it with clean water quickly, and then carefully wash the dirty parts. Do not let the bath agent stay on the dog, which may cause skin inflammation. It should be noted that water should not be washed into the dog's eyes. If the bath water flows into the eyes, immediately rinse it with a large amount of water and apply eye drops.

​Wipe: You can first wring out the water with your hands. Most dogs will dry their bodies by themselves. Then the dog owner uses a large towel to dry the water by pressing, and then dry it against the hair and dry it along the hair alternately. , which can reduce blow-drying time. Also dry the ears, nose, and eyes at this time. Use cotton swabs to clean the visible areas of the ears and eyes. Ear drops can be placed in the ear canals to refresh the dog and prevent otitis

Blow dry: Finally, blow dry with a hair dryer. This is a very necessary step, otherwise the dog will easily develop hair balls and catch a cold. When drying the coat near the face, turn down the air volume and keep it about 10 centimeters away to prevent the dog from being frightened, and do not blow the wind directly onto the dog's face. After drying completely, remember to comb your hair again. Combing hair not only makes the dog's hair beautiful, but also promotes blood circulation and metabolism, so that the dog will be soft, shiny and shiny.

Dry cleaning: In addition to wet cleaning, you can also dry clean your dog. Dry cleaning is only suitable for dogs that are not too dirty. Dry cleaning agent is a kind of powder. This powder can remove excess oil on the fur and make the color of the fur more vivid. When using, sprinkle the dry cleaning powder into the dog's fur, and then comb it with a comb. However, the dry cleaning method Only suitable for dogs with short hair and more undercoat.

Precautions for bathing

Be sure to comb the coat before taking a bath. This can not only comb out the tangled hairs and prevent the coat from getting more tangled, but also remove large pieces of dirt for easy cleaning. Especially around the mouth, behind the ears, armpits, inner thighs, toe tips, etc., the parts of the dog that are least willing to be combed must be combed clean. When combing, in order to reduce and avoid the pain of the dog, you can hold the root of the hair with one hand and comb it with the other hand.

The temperature of the bathing water should not be too high or too low. Generally, 36-37 degrees is appropriate in spring.

When bathing, be sure to prevent shampoo from flowing into the dog's eyes or ears. Be sure to flush thoroughly and do not leave soap foam or shampoo on the dog to prevent skin irritation and dermatitis.

Bathing your dog should be done in the morning or noon. Do not bathe when the air humidity is high or on rainy days. Immediately after washing, blow dry with a hair dryer or dry with a towel. Do not dry your dog in the sun after bathing