8. Proper Dog Hygiene - SP - LIVE
Vets say to bathe them only when they are dirty or smelly, like once a month or just a few times a year.
Great chance to spot any weird skin or fur issues like matting.
Too many baths can make your dog's skin dry and itchy by stripping away important natural oils.
Vets recommend bathing your dog at least once a month.
Key idea
Psst, bathing your dog more than once a month no matter what? Vets don't recommend it.
Why? Going overboard with baths can mess with their skin's natural oils and make the skin dry, irritated and itchy.
Key idea
Psst, bathing your dog more than once a month no matter what? Vets don't recommend it.
Why? Going overboard with baths can mess with their skin's natural oils and make the skin dry, irritated and itchy.
It’s spa time! Put the steps to give your dog a bath in the correct order. Step #1 should be at the top, followed by step #2, etc. Tap ‘Next’ if the order is already correct.
Wet your dog with lukewarm water: Keep the pressure low or use a bucket to pour gently.
Shampoo time: Stick to dog-specific shampoos. Shampoo for humans? Big no-no. Avoid the face and ears.
Rinse thoroughly: Any leftover shampoo can leave the skin itchy and cause skin issues.
Towel dry and brush: Gently dry them right after the bath. Once dry, brush out any new tangles.
Pro tips
- Leave haircuts and trims to groomers or have them teach you how to do it. Trimming requires training, especially for dogs with long double coats like Golden Retrievers or Pomeranians.
- Never leave your dog alone in the tub without an adult.
- Keep water out of their ears to avoid ear infections.
- Remember that shampoo for humans irritates your dog’s skin.
- Skip the scented dog shampoos—dogs aren’t into that. A dog's sense of smell is not like humans' and they don't enjoy fragrances. Unscented hypoallergenic shampoo for dogs is best because it has less harsh chemicals.
Pro tips
- Leave haircuts and trims to groomers or have them teach you how to do it. Trimming requires training, especially for dogs with long double coats like Golden Retrievers or Pomeranians.
- Never leave your dog alone in the tub without an adult.
- Keep water out of their ears to avoid ear infections.
- Remember that shampoo for humans irritates your dog’s skin.
- Skip the scented dog shampoos—dogs aren’t into that. A dog's sense of smell is not like humans' and they don't enjoy fragrances. Unscented hypoallergenic shampoo for dogs is best because it has less harsh chemicals.
Good grooming salons can be very helpful!
You take your dog to a new groomer’s for a bath and trim. What should you remind your groomer?
Please skip expressing my dog’s anal gland.
Doing this can be bad for years to come because often hair doesn’t grow back or grows abnormally.
Do not shave or clip my dog’s hair close to the skin.
We will check it at our next vet checkup.
Wait, what?!
Post-grooming alopecia, also known as post-clipping alopecia, is a condition where a dog's hair fails to grow back after close clipping or shaving, especially in dogs with thick coats.
Some groomers express (squeeze) your dog's anal glands because they think it is a good idea. This might not even be needed and they could hurt your dog. Is your dog acting weird with their backside? That’s a signal to visit the vet, not the groomer!
Wait, what?!
Post-grooming alopecia, also known as post-clipping alopecia, is a condition where a dog's hair fails to grow back after close clipping or shaving, especially in dogs with thick coats.
Some groomers express (squeeze) your dog's anal glands because they think it is a good idea. This might not even be needed and they could hurt your dog. Is your dog acting weird with their backside? That’s a signal to visit the vet, not the groomer!
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