Give your Dog a wash in a nice bath

The Dog Shower

How often do we have to shower dogs? That will depend on their breed, if they participate or not in exhibitions and contests and also on their personal habits. If a dog rolls twice a day in rotten garbage... well, then that dog will need two showers a day.

It is important to have at hand everything you may need before beginning. Once the dog is wet and full of foam it won't be a good moment to go looking for something you forgot. The things you will need are the following:

• Raw cotton.
• Shampoo for dogs and a bowl to mix it with water.
• A big sponge.
• A bathtub, shower, sink or washing-up basin if you are showering the dog in the garden or terrace.
• A rubber rug so the dog won't slip in the bathtub or shower.
• Towel, specially for the dog's use.
• Brush and comb.
• Hairdryer.

• Insert a piece of cotton in the inner and upper part of each ear to avoid the water from getting in.
• Put the dog in the shower and give it a couple of minutes to get used to it. Give it a treat and congratulate it for remaining quiet.
• Wet the dog's whole body with warm water (not hot) using the shower head, pitchers of water or a very big sponge.
• Mix the shampoo with water and soap the dog, making foam when rubbing. Insist on the dirtiest parts.
• Clear properly and clear a second time.
• Pack the dog in the towel and take it out of the shower in your arms. Rub it with the towel to dry it.
• Brush and comb the dog while you dry its hair with the hairdryer, if necessary, or let the hair dry in natural way, but never outdoors during the cold weather because it can catch a cold.

Cleaning or brushing Dog teeth

The lack of an appropriate oral hygiene can produce in dogs, as well as in humans, cavities and gingivitis. In order to prevent them it is necessary to periodically check the dog's teeth to see if they are getting covered with plaque and also clean them regularly. Even when some toys and chewers contribute to the elimination of food remains from the crown, only a real brushing can lead to really clean teeth.

The procedure is the following:

• Buy special toothpaste and toothbrushes for dogs. Do not use human toothpaste.
• Put some paste on the brush and, separating the lips (by the side), brush from the gum down to drag any residual stuck and softly massage the gum. Work from the front to the back side of the mouth and repeat the process on the other side.
• Some dogs take longer to get used to this, but only few of them resist too much if you use liver flavored toothpaste. Insists until the dog gets used to it, since the tooth brushing should be daily.

Dog Eye Cleaning

The intense tearing of some dogs produces some dark stains under the eyes. It is convenient to clean the area with a wet piece of cotton, tissues or special cleaning towels (for canine eye cleaning), never touch the eye itself or use drops or ointments that haven't been expressly prescribed by the veterinary.

Dog Ear Cleaning

Ears have should also be periodically checked. Turn them up and back, gently, leaving the audio conduct perfectly visible to check if there is brown earwax or if it is infected. Take any dirtiness out of the ear (only in the outside part) softly rubbing with a wet tissue, a cotton ball or special towel for ear cleaning.

Do not introduce anything in the ear or use cotton sticks because they can injure the eardrum of your dog. If you notice more dirtiness or earwax than normal, ask the veterinary.