1, use professional pet toiletries.

Dog skin is different from human skin, so the bath formula needs to be different. Some people use shampoo and shower gel containing chemicals, which may harm the dog's skin. Therefore, it is highly recommended to use pet bath products specially designed for dogs. These products are suitable for dog skin and hair in composition and use. In addition, we must pay attention to the choice of products and avoid using bath products with strong fragrance, which may have a negative impact on the dog's sense of smell.

2. Self-made formula with natural ingredients

If you don't like to use pet bath products on the market, or want to try a more environmentally friendly and economical method, you can consider making your own formula. Here are a few natural formulas to try:

-Oat juice bath: Add 2 cups of oats and 65,438+0 tablespoons of olive oil to the bath water, mix well and let your dog soak in it. Oats and olive oil can moisturize the dog's skin.

-Apple vinegar bath: Add 1 cup of apple vinegar to the dog bath water. Apple vinegar can help balance the pH of dog skin and reduce the smell of dogs.

-Tea tree oil bath: Add a few drops of tea tree oil to the dog's bath water, but pay attention to the amount of tea tree oil. Tea tree oil has the function of sterilization and anti-inflammation, which can reduce the occurrence of skin diseases.

3. Pay attention to the matters needing attention when taking a bath

No matter what method you use, please pay attention to the following points when taking a bath:

-The water temperature should not be too high, and it is best to control it at around 38℃; "

-Use food-grade toiletries or homemade formula without adding excessive ingredients; "

-pay attention to the bath time, 30 minutes is appropriate. Taking a bath for too long is easy to cause physical discomfort in dogs; "

-Learn to care for dogs' ears to prevent water from infiltrating into the ear canal and causing infection; "

-After bathing, dry the dog with a towel. Don't let it rub the carpet or sofa naked, so as to avoid hair and water stains from staining the furniture.

4. Differences between different breeds of dogs

Different breeds of dogs have different baths. For example, when a long-haired dog takes a bath, its eyes, ears, nose and mouth should be avoided being soaked in water, while a short-haired dog needs to pay special attention to keep warm when taking a bath. In addition, the skin sensitivity of different dog breeds will be different, and the choice of water temperature, bathing time and toiletries should be adjusted according to the characteristics of the breeds.

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Dogs have different personalities and have different preferences and needs for bathing and bathing. No matter what formula is used, carefully observe the dog's skin and health before bathing. Only by being careful can dogs stay comfortable and healthy in a clean state.