Soybean should take a bath a week after vaccination, because I have no experience of bathing pets before, so I plan to take her to a professional to wash, by the way, I can also learn the process.
What I want to share with you today is what you need to pay attention to when you take your child to take a bath outside.
The choice of "bathhouse"
1. Good reputation and professionalism
If the dog's bathing experience is not good, he is likely to be very resistant to bathing in the future, which is very troublesome.
I chose the hospital for soybean vaccination, because I had been in contact with it many times before, so I knew and trusted it better.
2. Be sure to choose a bathhouse where you can see the bathing process.
Because there have been many cases of dog abuse in bathing before, or they are very unfriendly to dogs when bathing. So you must be able to see the bathing process, on the one hand, for the safety of children, on the other hand, you can also take the opportunity to learn professional processes and techniques.
The hospital I chose did not have transparent glass and could not be watched, but there were cameras to see clearly.
Items to be prepared
1. Shower gel and hair conditioner
Bathing places provide bathing products for dogs, but because dogs have different skin and hair conditions, it is more hygienic, safe and effective to bring their own special products. Especially for babies who need medicinal bath, they need to bring their own supplies.
I chose APDC Tea Tree Essential Oil Series Shower Gel and Silky Hair Protector for this black short hair baby.
2. Towel and comb
The sanitation and safety of public bathhouses may not be in place, so in order to avoid cross infection, it is safer to bring towels and combs.
3. Nail scissors, nail sharpener, ear drops, etc.
Most pet stores or hospitals have additional bathing services, including nail clipping, ear drops and so on, which I am used to bringing with me, which is safer and more reassuring, and dogs will not be too resistant to use in unfamiliar environments. But because the soybean son too resists others to move her ear, therefore has not been able to wash the ear successfully, or wants me to go home to force to wash for her.
In a word, it will be more reassuring to prepare what you need and avoid using public appliances.
Enter the bathhouse
It is customary to relieve oneself before entering the bathhouse.
After entering, don't rush into the small dark room for bathing, you can take her around to familiarize herself with the environment and relieve the pressure.
When the dog takes a formal bath, it's time to watch. I never take my eyes off the camera.
Because the soybean is a small dog and the hair is relatively short, plus the bath is still cooperative, so the whole process only took 20 minutes.
But when it's time to blow after taking a bath, soybeans begin to resist the water blower crazily. But the doctor said that she could only switch to a dryer because she did not want to force her to affect her psychology.
The dryer was used for more than two hours, and I couldn't watch it. It was very painful. The doctor will advise you to leave your phone number and go to your own business, and will call you when it's over.
But according to dog friends, the water blower is easy to burn the skin, so it's better to let the dog get used to the water blower as soon as possible. However, because soybeans are short hair, I will use an absorbent towel with a hair dryer later, which is a little milder.
When the whole thing is over, don't rush to pay and leave. Be sure to check carefully whether the dog has skin burns or other scars, whether it is washed clean, whether it is dried. If the hair is not dried, it will catch a cold or get skin diseases, especially between the toes. If it is not dried, it is easy to get inflammation between the toes. Make sure everything is in order before you take the dog out of the hotel.
Generally speaking, it's easier to take a bath outside. It's enough to bring your own things and give the dog to a professional, but it's more reassuring and meticulous to do it at home. If the dog is good, you can also bring a massage by the way. So in order to take better care of the dog, I still intend to learn the process and techniques of bathing the dog, and I will feel more at ease in the future!
Hope every baby can like to take a bath and be a fragrant baby!
