How Often Should You Wash Your Dog?
Every dog owner has been there — that moment when you get your dog into the tub and realize that giving your dog a bath is not going to be easy or fun. Some dogs take to the water like ducks, but even the most cooperative pooch can make a bath more difficult by splashing around, getting distracted, or just getting bored with the whole thing and jumping out of the tub sopping wet and soapy.
For dogs that can’t stand the idea of being clean, those are the least of your worries. It’s enough to make any dog owner or groomer wonder just how necessary a bath is in the first place. But even though most dog owners will agree that giving a dog a bath is necessary, they might not agree on how often they need to do it. If you’re wondering how often to bathe a dog or how often to bathe a puppy, the simple answer is that there is no simple answer.
Ditch The Itch: Dog Dry Skin Relief Checklist
Keeping your dog’s skin healthy and free from itching may be as simple as following on of these suggested remedies:
Olive Oil
Adding some olive oil to your dog’s food can help keep their skin free from itching
Oatmeal Bath
Just like it does for humans with chicken pox, an oatmeal bath can soothe your dog’s itchy skin.
Reduce Dust in the Home
Change your furnace filters regularly and be sure to vacuum your home frequently to remove dust that may be triggering your dog’s itchiness
Ask Your Vet About Medications
If your dog develops itchy skin after being prescribed medications, ask your vey about whether or not your dog might be having a reaction to the medication
Avoid Hair Dryers
If you use a hair dryer on your dog after baths, the hot air may be drying out their skin. Instead, consider using a special towel designed specifically for drying you dog after a bath.
Regular Grooming
Having your dog groomed regularly helps get rid of dead skin and old hair which may be irritating your pups skin.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Supplementing your dog’s diet with plenty of omega-3 fatty acids can help keep their skin healthy.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Spraying your dog’s skin and paws with a 50/50 solution of apple cider vinegar and water daily can help relieve itching
Change Dog Foods
Your dog’s itchy skin may be caused by a food allergy so check to see if your dog’s food may be the culprit
Keep Your Dog Away from Allergens
Certain plants your dog may encounter outside, such as some types of grass can trigger allergic reactions and leave your pup itchy for days.
Use a Humidifier
Dry air inside the home can cause dogs’ skin to become dry and itchy especially during the winter with the heat being one, so use a humidifier to keep the air from becoming too dry.
Coconut Oil
Applying coconut oil topically or mixing some with your dog’s food can help keep their skin moisturized and itch-free.
Antihistamine
A prescription for antihistamines may help relieve your dog’s itching
Check for Fleas
If your dog has fleas, treat their bedding and any rugs or upholstery in the house along with using flea collars or flea baths to be rid of them for good.
Tips For Walking Your Dog In The Rain
When your dog has to go, it has to go. No matter if the sun is shining, it’s 3 a.m. or there’s a torrential downpour. Walking your dog in the rain is one of the less desirable but inevitable responsibilities you’ll have to deal with as a dog owner. Yet the unpleasantness of standing outside in the rain is nothing compared with the cleanup duties you’ll most likely have to handle after getting back inside.
Although walking your dog in the rain may not be your favorite activity, there are a few tips that can help make it a little easier. In most cases, the right tools are all you need.
10 Dog Grooming Tips To Use At Home
For many dogs, the act of getting a nice bath and a good hair cut is not exactly a relaxing trip to the spa. It's often stressful for them to be in a different environment at the salon, and they may not behave as well as they do at home. This is why many professional groomers operate in a home-like environment, and why many pet parents opt to perform dog grooming at home. These dog grooming tips and tricks will help you get your dog looking its best at all times, without forcing it to leave the house.
6 Step Guide to Dog Bath Time
Chelsea Rivera, a healthy pet expert from Simple Wag, shares a 6 step guide to bath time at home.
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