How often should your dog be bathed

How often dogs are bathed, generally judged according to the season, about once a week in summer and about once every two weeks in winter. The frequency of the dog's bathing should not be too frequent, so as to prevent it from hair loss, increased dandruff, and even the situation of ** disease. The specific precautions can be divided into two.

1. In summer, dogs often play outdoors and are prone to body odor, so it is recommended to wash them once a week. In winter, the dog is not active, so it can be washed about once every 2 weeks.

2. When the dog suffers from ** disease, the doctor will ask the dog to take a medicated bath, and the frequency of bathing will increase at this time, and the serious condition will even be washed once every 3 days.

Dogs should choose the right bath liquid for bathing to prevent them from allergies, and they should be dried in time after bathing, and the blowing temperature should not be too high to prevent the increase in dandruff.

How often should the dog be bathed: Give the dog a bath once every one to two weeks.

In the summer, when the weather is hot, the owner can bathe the dog once every one to two weeks, and once a month in the winter.

Why dogs can't be bathed frequently

Frequent bathing of your dog can destroy the protective oils on your dog**. This layer of grease is not only waterproof, but also blocks bacteria and fungi from attacking dogs**. If the owner frequently bathes the dog, this layer of oil is likely to be destroyed, resulting in dryness, itching, decreased resistance, and even a series of diseases.

Frequent bathing of dogs may also lead to hair loss. If the dog has a lot of bacteria and fungi on its body, then frequent bathing by the owner may increase the scope of infection of these bacteria and fungi, which can lead to hair loss. At the same time, most owners will use shower gel when bathing their dogs.

If the owner frequently adds shower gel to the dog and does not rinse it carefully, the shower gel left on the hair** will also cause the dog to lose its hair.

Puppies, sick dogs, and moms who have just given birth are not suitable for frequent bathing. These dogs have low immunity, and if the owner bathes them at will, it is likely to cause the dog to catch a cold and even lead to an aggravation of the condition.

How to bathe your dog

Before bathing the dog, the owner had better comb the dog's hair and untie some knotted hair, so that the owner will be smoother when bathing the dog, and at the same time, it can also avoid the dog from catching a cold.

The water temperature of the dog should be 35 to 40 degrees Celsius when bathing, and the dog's body temperature will be higher than ours, so this water temperature is more comfortable for them.

It is most suitable for the dog to take a bath once every half a month or so.

In general, in the summer, the owner can give the dog a bath once a month or half a month. If it is winter, the owner can bathe the dog once every 2-3 months. Otherwise, bathing the dog too often will cause the dog's lipid layer to be damaged, which will increase the chance of contracting the disease.

In addition, when bathing the dog, you need to use a special shampoo for dogs, otherwise it will destroy the ** barrier and cause hair loss, dander and other situations.

Dogs

The Latin canis lupus familiaris belongs to the phylum Chordates, subphylum Vertebrates, Mammalia, Subclass Euzos, Carnivores, Schizopoda, Canidae. Also known in Chinese"Dogs"Dogs belong to the order Carnivorous and are found all over the world. Dogs are called together with horses, cows, sheep, pigs, and chickens"Six animals"。

Some scientists believe that dogs were domesticated from gray wolves by early humans, and that they were domesticated 40,000 years ago and developed to this day. called"Man's most faithful friend", which is now the pet with the highest breeding rate. Its lifespan is about more than ten years.

In Chinese culture, the dog belongs to one of the 12 zodiac signs and is ranked 11th among the 12 zodiac signs.

As the earliest domesticated domestic animal of humans, the existence and evolution of dogs are inextricably linked with the development of human civilization. Westerners celebrate it with beautiful works of art and regard it as their most faithful guardian. But dogs have always had a low status in the hearts of the Chinese.

This is evident from the archaeological discoveries that continue to be unearthed in China.

Normally, it is recommended to take a shower once around the 15th.

If the temperature is relatively high, and the dog's body is more likely to get dirty, you can also take a bath once every 7 to 10 days. It should be noted that dogs need to use special shower gel for bathing, and cannot use human shower gel or soap. At the same time, you need to pay attention to the ambient temperature when bathing and avoid bathing when the ambient temperature is too low, so as not to cause the dog to get cold and sick.

Finally, bathing a dog is not recommended in certain situations, such as during vaccinations, illness, or after long transportation. If the dog is bathed during vaccination, it can easily lead to a decrease in the dog's immunity, which may induce the onset of toxic infectious diseases. If the dog has symptoms such as coughing and sneezing due to bathing, it needs to seek medical attention in time.

Precautions for dog bathing

Before bathing the dog, it is recommended that the owner use a comb to comb the dog's hair. This action can also remove small dust or dirt from the hair, but remember to hold the roots of the hair with one hand while grooming to avoid pain in your dog. Dogs don't like to drench water on their heads, so don't pour water down from your dog's head when flushing.

It is advisable to rinse slowly from the feet, not facing the eyes, you can block the water column with your hands and press the dog's nose to avoid water. Also, pay attention to areas that are easily overlooked, such as the limb sockets and abdomen.

Newly vaccinated dogs should try to avoid bathing for a week and try not to let them out or do some outdoor activities if they can. Because the dog's resistance is very poor at this time, bathing is not good for the dog's health. If it's really dirty, you can also use dry cleaning powder.