The footsteps of winter are quietly approaching, and many parents will worry about the dog bathing, worrying that the dog will catch cold and get sick in the cold weather.
Husky (details)
Is it necessary to bathe my dog in winter?
Some parents think that the winter is too cold, and they simply do not bathe their dogs.
Border Collie (details)
How often is a good time to bathe a dog in winter?
In winter, a one-month-old puppy should not take a bath, because the immunity is too weak and it is easy to get sick. If it is really dirty, you can wipe it with a semi-wet warm towel. After three months, after all the immune deworming is completed,
Normal dogs can take a bath half a month or once a month in winter. Because dogs do not have sweat glands, frequent bathing is not good for dogs, so even if it is dirty, just wipe it with dry cleaning powder or a damp cloth.
In the cold winter, it is again emphasized that you should not get sick frequently for your dog, it is easy to get sick, and the dog's skin is far more fragile than you think. Frequent bathing will damage his subcutaneous hair follicles, causing hair loss, dander, redness and swelling.
West Highland White Terrier
Winter bathing tips for dogs:
When bathing the dog in winter, the depth of the bath water should not submerge the dog's back, and the best water temperature is around 35°C. Test the water temperature and feel mild.
When bathing a dog, it is generally recommended to use a shower, not a bathtub, because the dog will take a long bath and the water will become cold, especially in winter.
When taking a bath, follow the order of head, neck, back and tail, abdomen, and limbs. The method of bathing is to wet the whole body of the dog with water, then apply the shampoo, and fully rub the dog's body to generate foam.
In winter, bathing the dog should be indoors, and there is no wind, and the heater can be turned on.
Dogs don't like blowing on the head and limbs, especially the head. How to dry the head quickly? The wind should be kept low, the heat should not be changed, try not to be too close to the head, shake the hair dryer from time to time, and do not stay in one position for a long time.
If you think that it is too difficult to bathe your dog at home in winter, you can go to the pet hospital, where there are professional groomers, and they will dry quickly after washing, which is less harmful to the dog.
In the cold winter, we need to take more care of our pet dogs, bathe our pet dogs correctly and patiently, so as to avoid the occurrence of diseases, and at the same time keep our pet dogs clean and hygienic and show a beautiful image.