Pamper Your Pet

Suds, Smooches and Cuddles

As the temperature becomes hotter and more humid, our fur babies feel it a little more than we do. We can easily remove our winter layers. They require a little assistance from us to remove theirs. Grooming them will help keep them cool.

If you are fortunate enough to have a dog that loves taking a bath, hip-hip hooray! Consider yourself lucky. Brushing and giving your dog a bath is an easy way to help remove shedding hair for an instant cool down.

First, wet your dog’s fur. Next, add a shampoo specifically made for dogs and massage into the fur. Beware: Human haircare products and other soaps can dry out a dog’s skin, causing irritation that could make them itchy and uncomfortable.

Wearing a glove-brush allows you to complete two tasks at once, by simultaneously bathing and brushing your dog. If your fur baby suffers from skin ailments or has been exposed to fleas or other infestations, this is a good time to remedy this by using a medicated shampoo customized to their issue. Please consult your veterinarian for suggested brands.

If you are cleaning your pet in a home tub or shower, make the water luke-warm or other pleasurable temperatures. It the shower is used, position your dog’s face and ears away from the running water. Water spraying directly into a dogs face could cause further anxiety, agitate an already frightened animal or worse, allow water into the ear canal which could lead to painful infections

After thoroughly bathing your precious pooch, thoroughly rinse the product from your pet’s fur. Don’t allow your dog to lick or ingest these products. Doing so could be harmful. Pat them dry with a towel or use a blow dryer on a cool to luke-warm setting being careful not to burn their delicate skin. Use a towel or ear-wipe pads to gently wipe the inner-ear area. Gently towel-wipe the face and be extra careful near the eyes. As for the nails, I recommend having them professionally cut by your veterinarian or groomer. This is relatively inexpensive and the safest way to elevate painful nail bed injuries.

If your pet dreds taking a bath, try making “bath time” fun by playing games, adding their favorite toys, showering him/her with praise, throughout the process or giving them a treat or two to relax them. Hopefully your pet will eventually associate these pleasantries with taking a bath.

It’s a good idea to take this time to also wash bedding, clothing, toys, food/water receptacles and mop the dog’s main living area to round out the cleaning process. A clean dog is a happy dog!!

Your fur baby is now ready for playtime, smooches and snuggles.

Consult your veterinarian for products best suited to your pets grooming needs.

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