Making Bathing Your Dog Into A Good Experience For You and Your Dog

Bathing a dog is a messy activity at best. I take mine to the doggie day wash they provide everything including flea shampoo that is natural with no insecticide. I do not have to clean up the mess at home. I get two big towels and usually take two of mine.  They provided lots of hot water, shampoo, conditioner, two towels, a hair dryer for dogs which is bigger and hotter than a regular on at home. Brushes, combs, are included. I take my dogs own.Bathing a dog needs to be given special attention This is because of the fact that if you are careless in bathing, 

The animal may end up having some infections;

• . For example, if you don’t close the ears with large cotton ball, the water may enter into ear canals and may cause some ear infections with signs like constant discharge from the ears and shaking of head.  So carefully wash out the ears and dry them with an ear swab.
• Frequency of bathing actually depends on the breed of the dog. If the dog is of a hairy type like the cocker spaniel, then the bathing is to be carried out once in six to eight weeks. If these breeds are bathed too frequently, then the skin and coat loose the protective characters. However, when the dog has defecated on the skin due to the frequent digestive upsets leading to diarrhea, to avoid the bad smell, the dog may be subjected to frequent bathing some times by the owners.  To avoid ruining the protective coating of the coat or causing dry skin you can just wash the effected area with warm soap and water. You can also add a couple of spoons of fish oil to their diet. It helps with dry skin. 

• Take more care in avoiding some irritant soaps or human soaps. The soap materials used for human beings are not suitable for dogs. Similarly, many human shampoo products are having some ingredients that are not suitable in the proportions that are to be used in case of dogs. Hence, always try to use the shampoo products that are mentioned mainly for use in dogs. Take more care in using any new product.   I have become acquainted with a product I love for my dogs bath and that is "I love my dogs, shampoo and conditioner." Test any new product on a small patch of skin like you would yourself, to test for allergies.
• To Start the Bath Have Everything in one Place

 Place a rubber mat or towel in the sink or tub.^[You know from experience how slippery a tub can get once you lather up the soap and shampoo. To keep your dog from slipping on the wet surface, give him a mat or towel that will help keep his feet under him. He'll feel more comfortable and secure, making it easier for you to proceed with the bath.
Keep your dog's lease on him with a harness not a color.  You can remove the harness when washing that area but keep the dog under control. Bathing dogs when they are little puppies gets them used to the whole process and they do not fight it as much. 

 Section 1 of 2: Preparing for a Bath 


Give a Small Dog a Bath Step 2

1. Accumulate your essential materials. Contingent upon the amount of vitality you need to put in, you can give your puppy an essential shower or a more exhaustive cleaning. While careful cleanings are prescribed now and again, you might simply have a sloppy pup staring you in the face who needs a bit of washing. Before beginning, accumulate these materials so you have everything in one spot: 

2.  Towels: enough to both dry the canine and shield the ground from sprinkling water 

3.  Canine cleanser: cleanser defined for people will dry out a pooch's skin, so purchase puppy cleanser at the pet store, vet, or on the web. On the off chance that your canine has any skin conditions, counsel your vet for suggestions. 

Wipe 

4.  Brush or brush 

5.   Little glass or basin (for pouring water) 

Doggy treats (discretionary, however can solace focused on puppies) 

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Consider discretionary materials for exhaustive cleanings. While showering a canine time after time will bring about dry, flaky skin, you ought to still give him an exhaustive cleaning occasionally. When you see your pooch getting foul, it may be the ideal time for a cleanup. You'll need everything recorded in the last stride, in addition to the same number of the accompanying discretionary materials as you'd like: 

• Dog hair conditioner: this will keep his hide delicate and smooth in the wake of shampooing 
• Toothbrush and canine toothpaste 
• Use the hair dryer to start the drying process then take the dog home and let him finish drying in a nice warm space.
• Cotton balls to plug ears to keep out water. 
• Place cotton in your canine's ears in the event that you scrub down. This keeps water from getting in the ears and bringing about an ear contamination. Protective.
•  No sting eye protection for dogs.
• Choose the best place to bath your dog. I choose to go to the doggy day wash as they furnish everything, yes there are things that belong to my dog I take but that is a personal matter of bathing my dog. But by going to the doggy bath. I come home with two dirty towels and I have to go through and sterilize my combs and brushes and things. But we have a bag to take for the bath that is kept stocked with all we need. I double check it right after a bath so it is ready for the next one. And since we only do this once every 6 or 8 weeks it is easy to keep it up. 

Give a Small Dog a Bath Step 2 t0 5 

• Help your puppy into the dry tub. Talk reassuringly in an alleviating voice, petting and adulating him while he sniffs around and investigates. Give him treats for being cool inside the tub. 
• Touch and rub him all over while he's in the tub, so he knows how the washing procedure will look and feel like.
• Now he is used to the tub and surroundings and all the tools that will be used then sprinkle a little water on him see how he feels about that.  If he likes it which several of my dogs did, they simply loved water, go ahead at a faster rate. If not slow down and let him have his own pace.
• Give your dog a chance to listen to the running water enough he is not startled by it or does not try and get away from it.
• Rub him down with a dry towel after every session, to get him used to the drying procedure.  I absolutely love the dog towels I bought they absorb ten times the amount of another towel, they are like a shammy for a car.  When they have absorbed all that they can, you simply throw them away. I feel alright about using them as we don't do this often.

 If your dog has any skin conditions, consult your vet for recommendations.

Groom Before the Bath

mats, and snarls that will be harder to handle once the coat is wet. If the fur is too matted, take your dog to a professional groomer, then groom him more regularly in the future to avoid matting. Even professionals can nick the skin handling severe mats — you might do serious damage trying to do it yourself.

• To remove small mats, place your fingers between your pet’s skin and the mat, then snip it away a few hairs at a time.

• Check under the tail for fecal mats ("dingleberries") that need to be trimmed off. If the stool is too hard, you can wait until after it's soaked in the bath to work it out of the hair.

• After the bath, put diaper rash or hemorrhoid cream on any irritated skin around the anus after the mat is removed.

Bathing is a wonderful time to go through your dogs coat and look and feel him all over for anything that might interest the vet. Wash the dog thoroughly and rinse them well. Dry all folds in the skin, between the toes, ears, eyes, any folds in the skin. Examine the dog well when petting or brushing them daily. I know you love your dog so you take really good care of her/him.

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Why Should Dogs Not Eat People Food

I am sure that most of us share our food with our dogs.  How much people food really is too much for dogs? Who can resist those big brown eyes or that infectious, grin.  
Can a little reward from the table really hurt your dog? Well, that depends on what it is and what's in it. A chip with guacamole can cause your dog some real problems. In fact, there's a lot of "people food" your dog should never eat. And, it's not just because of weight. Some foods are downright dangerous for them -- and some of these common foods may surprise you

Some Foods To Never Let Your Dog Eat:

• No matter how good you think the guacamole is, you shouldn't give it to your dog. Avocados contain a substance called persan. It's harmless for humans who aren't allergic. But large amounts might be toxic to dogs. If you happen to be growing avocados at home, keep your dog away from the plants. Persian is in the leaves, seed, and bark, as well as in the fruit.

• Under No Circumstance Do Not Feed Your Dog This;

Alcohol 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

• Apple seeds 1, 2, 3
• Avocados 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
• Bones (cooked) 1, 2, 3, 4
• Bread dough (raw yeast) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
• Caffeine 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
• Chocolate 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
• Coffee (grounds, beans, brewed) 1, 2, 3, 4
• Corn cobs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
• Eggs (raw) 1, 2, 3, 4
• Fat trimmings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
• Fish 1, 2, 3
• Garlic 1, 2, 3, 4
• Grapes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
• Liver 1, 2, 3
• Milk/ice cream/dairy products 1, 2, 3, 4
• Moldy foods 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
• Mushrooms/mushroom plants 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
• Nutmeg 1, 2, 3
• Nuts (macadamia nuts, walnuts & some others) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
• Onions and onion powder 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
• Pits from peaches, plums, cherries & apricots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
• Potato leaves, stems & green skins 1, 2, 3, 4
• Raisins 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
• Rhubarb leaves 1, 2, 3, 4
• Salt 1, 2, 3, 4
• Tobacco & nicotine products 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
• Tomato plants/leaves/stems 1, 2, 3, 4
  

So start by topping your dog's usual fare with tidbits of plain (no butter or seasoning) meat or vegetables. Chances are, her kibble has plenty of grain in it already.

If you want to transition to an all-homemade diet, put a little less kibble and a little more cooked food in your dog's bowl each night over the course of a week.

Use grains and veggies, too

Although meat's the mainstay of a good canine diet, veggies, grains, and an occasional taste of fruit are also healthy for them. "Dogs, like us, are omnivorous," says Marion Nestle, a nutrition professor at New York University and co-author of the upcoming What Pets Eat. "They like and can handle a variety of foods."

Get the right balance

If you want to switch to an entirely homemade diet, look for recipes approved by a board certified veterinary nutritionist, or get help from these online service

BalanceIt. You punch in the meat and grain you have on hand, and BalanceIt serves up veterinary nutritionist-approved recipes. You need to pay for each recipe, though: $20 for one, $30 for two, and $12.50 each for three or more.

Petdiets. A veterinary nutritionist recommends a homemade or commercial diet that's personalized for your dog. The consultation costs $200, with discounts for additional pets.

Keep in mind that puppies, seniors, and dogs with certain health conditions have different nutritional needs. If you want to cook for any dog other than a healthy adult, get guidance from a vet or veterinary nutritionist first.

Watch the fat

It's an essential part of the canine diet, but too much can cause stomach upset or even pancreatitis. Skip fatty meat, skin, butter, and other high-fat fare.

Beware of bones

Cooked bones can cause choking or intestinal tearing. Although raw bones are popular among some natural pet food advocates, many experts think they're risky too. Marrow bones considered safe, however, so long as they're at least two inches long, to avoid splintering.

• Don't feed your dog what you wouldn't eat.

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