Bathing
your pets is an important part of keeping them healthy. The most
common animal that gets baths are dogs as we all know, most cats
don't like baths. Indoor cats are usually good without ever being
bathed by it's owner. Dogs should not be given a bath too often,
due to the loss of natural oils that keep their skin in good condition.
If
your dog is outdoors a lot, a bath (with shampoo) once a month is
good. If you have an indoor dog it can be done less often.
Use
a good dog shampoo that suits the condition of your dog (sensitive
skin, flea and tick care, etc.) A couple good shampoos that are
relatively safe for dogs, but aren't sold as 'Dog Shampoos' are
baby shampoo and unscented Castile soap (liquid).
Always
make sure you rinse your dog thoroughly to remove all soap. If soap
and shampoo is left on your dog, it will most likely begin to itch
and cause the dog to be uncomfortable.
If
it's warm out, let them run around the yard to dry off. If it's
cold, leave them inside and towel dry them the best you can. If
they don't mind the hairdryer, you can use it on the low setting
to help the drying go faster.
Don't
be surprised if the first thing your dog wants to do is go roll
around in the grass or dirt....
If
you want to use a dry shampoo (these can be used more often than
liquid shampoos), the recipe below is a good one.
