Dog hygiene issues are a concern for pet owners. People all know that they should bathe their dogs regularly, but in fact, these five parts of the dog cannot be washed casually, and sometimes the "dirty" is healthier.
1. The soles of dogs' feet
There are very few areas of sweating on their bodies. Usually, they mainly sweat through the sweat glands of the soles of their feet and tongue. If the hair of the dog's soles is too clean, it will have no protective effect on the soles of their feet and are easily injured. If you wash the soles of your feet frequently, it is easy to crack the dog's feet.
Also, you must help your dog dry after washing, otherwise it will easily develop eczema.
2. The mucous membrane on the dog's nose secretes mucus to nourish olfactory cells, thereby making the sense of smell sensitive. If you wash frequently and wash it cleanly, washing away the mucus will destroy their sense of smell and even destroy their immune system, making dogs more likely to get sick.
The dog's nose must be moist for a long time. If it suddenly becomes very dry, it will either be hot, lack of water or become sick. The owner must pay attention to it.
3. Dog's butt
Some owners will help the dog squeeze the anal glands when taking a bath, but those who need to squeeze the anal glands are generally small dogs with insufficient exercise. The more frequent the anal glands, the better. If the number of times you squeeze, it will destroy the dog's ability to deal with the anal glands by itself.
If the dog does not rub the ground with its butt or bites around its butt, it is actually not necessary to squeeze.
4. The dog's body
Dogs need to take a bath regularly, but they should not be too frequent, because the dog's skin secretes oil to protect the skin. If you help the dog bath frequently, the oil will be washed off, and the dog will easily experience itching, increase dander, etc.
It is usually better to wash once every two weeks in summer. If the dog is not too dirty in winter, it is okay to wash once a month.
5. If the dog's ears are not cleaned for a long time, a lot of dust may accumulate, resulting in ear mites and other problems. But it should not be overly cleaned, because it is too clean, and the dog's ears do not have a protective film and will easily get dirt in.
Many dogs are more resistant when washing their ears. The owner should not force the dog too much. You can use snacks to coax it. Dry chicken is a good choice.
How to bathe your dog?
1. First, prepare a series of tools such as shower gel, hair conditioner, combing, hair dryer or towel, toothbrush, ear scrubber, eye drops, nail scissors and other tools for the dog.
2. Use warm water to wet the whole body and rub the whole body. Pay special attention to washing the head, ears, chin, anus, soles of feet and other places. Pay attention to prevent water from entering the dog's eyes, otherwise you will not cooperate with the bath next time.
3. The order of rinsing is from the beginning, to the scapula, to the back, hind limbs, anus, and soles of the feet. Never rinse it casually, and also rinse it clean, otherwise the residual shower gel will cause skin allergies and poor fur resistance to cause skin diseases.
4. Wipe the body with a towel with good water absorption. Prepare more large dogs. Do not let the dog expose it to the sun in normal times. It will damage the skin and cause the dog to get a cold!
5. When blowing hair, use a hair dryer to dry the bottom hair in the order of the roots, middle hair, and hair tips. Please note that the hair dryer should not overheat. Try the temperature with your hands first to avoid burning the dog.
In addition to the important thing in taking a bath, a reasonable diet also concerns the growth of dog's hair. Eating human meals with high salt content for a long time will cause hair loss, tears, skin diseases, etc. to the dog, affecting the dog's health.
Conclusion: How did you help your dog take a bath?