
- CUTEBABY HUSKIES TAKEING A BATH SKIN
- CUTEBABY HUSKIES TAKEING A BATH SERIES
The most critical part of bathing your puppy is the rinse cycle. Most shampoos, especially flea products, work best if left on for ten to fifteen minutes. If you're using a flea product, suds the pup's neck first to create a flea barrier the bugs won't cross. Once the fur is wet, apply a thin stream of pet shampoo along the back-or lather the shampoo in your own hands and then apply-and suds your pup thoroughly, then rinse. Instead, use a washcloth to clean and rinse the face. Don't spray or dunk the puppy's face that is very scary. Many pups get scared by sprayed water, so use only a low force and keep it against the coat to soak the fur. Use a plastic cup or ladle to dip water over the pup, or use a hand-held sprayer. It doesn't need to cover him level with his knees is fine and lets him feel he can stand above it without risk of drowning. A drop of mineral oil or artificial tears in each eye helps protect them from errant suds.
Before beginning, place cotton in the pet's ears to keep out the water.
When bathing outdoors, tether the puppy with a short lead to a fixed object. Bath tethers are available that have a suction cup that secures one end to the tub or sink while the other clips to the puppy’s harness.
It's easier to bathe your dog when two hands are free. If you're container-bathing, fill the tub, sink or bucket with dog-temperature water (about 102 degrees) before you bring in the victim-er, your pet. Be sure to push shower curtains and any breakables out of the way that could spook your puppy. When bathing indoors, the area should be warm and draft-free. Place everything near your sink, tub, or patio within easy reach. CUTEBABY HUSKIES TAKEING A BATH SERIES
For little pups, you can use a series of buckets or even clean wastebaskets filled with water and ‘dunk’ the baby to soak his fur, sud him up thoroughly, and then rinse. A waist-high sink works well for small dogs and is easier on your knees. If the day is warm, the garden hose in the backyard or patio may be appropriate. Bathe large to medium pups in the bathtub.
CUTEBABY HUSKIES TAKEING A BATH SKIN
People products–and especially human baby shampoo-are designed for oily scalp and can dry out your puppy’s tender skin and possibly cause allergic reactions.
Use only shampoos approved for puppies. That includes puppy shampoo, cotton balls, mineral oil, washcloth, old clothes-for you to wear because you will get wet!-and at least twice as many towels as you think you’ll need. Puppies object to baths when they're frightened, so prepare ahead of time out of his sight. Assemble all the supplies you need beforehand. Moisture cements mats into solid masses impossible to remove without electric clippers. Be sure there are no mats by thoroughly combing and brushing your puppy before you hit him with water. The Spruce / Kristie Lee 13 Steps to Bathe Puppies