WHEN TO BATHE YOUR DOG, AND HOW OFTEN

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WHEN TO BATHE YOUR DOG, AND HOW OFTEN
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• Most dogs Labradors perhaps excluded despise
  being given a bath, and as a dog owner you may be
  inclined to keep baths at a minimum, simply
  because of the stress it can cause for everyone
  involved it can quickly get messy and can take
  up a whole lot of time.
• So, does this mean that you should skip baths
  altogether, or grit your teeth and bathe your dog
  regularly? Here are a few answers to those
  questions

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• Do dogs need to be bathed?
• Yes, unfortunately! While dogs do groom
  themselves, which goes on to encourage hair
  growth and support the health of its skin, they
  still need to be bathed to help this process
  along. Bathing can in some cases though, irritate
  a dogs skin, cause damage to their hair
  follicles and even increase the risk of fungal or
  bacterial infections.
• Healthy dogs who dont go outside too often and
  get themselves mucky, may only need a bath once
  every few months, to prevent them smelling and
  freshen them up.

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• While a dog with a skin condition, such as an
  allergy, may require frequent bathing, and this
  is something that your vet will be happy to
  advise you on.
• How often should you bathe your dog?
• The question of how often you should bathe your
  dog, depends on several factors, such as their
  health, breed, type of coat, how active they are,
  and where these activities take place. Common
  sense tells you that if your dog rolls around in
  the mud every day and generally gets grubby, that
  a bath may need to be given on a more frequent
  basis.

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• If your dog is sick or has a skin condition,
  then it may be that you need to increase or
  decrease bathing, but a veterinary professional
  will be able to advise you better, they will also
  tell you which products you need to use when
  bathing your dog.
• How do you know what products you should be using
  when bathing your dog?
• It can be tempting to use a mild shampoo designed
  for humans when bathing your dog, such as a baby
  shampoo, but as the PH levels in human skin vary
  greatly to those in a canine, this is not a good
  idea gentle and mild shampoos

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• for use on healthy dogs are widely available in
  pet stores, and if you can find one that is
  oatmeal based, so much the better.
• That doesnt mean to say that your dog still
  cant have an allergic reaction to a shampoo
  designed for use on dogs, and if you notice that
  your dog has developed red, itchy skin or is
  vomiting or drooling excessively after bathing,
  you should seek the advice and guidance of a
  veterinary professional.
• Most veterinary professionals will categorize
  shampoos as being used either for basic grooming,
  or for a skin condition. Medicated shampoos
  should be dispensed by a veterinary expert to
  avoid misuse.

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• Should you seek professional help with bathing
  your dog?
• If bathing your dog takes up a lot of your time,
  or causes a lot of stress to both you and your
  pet, then it might be worth considering getting
  some professional help. Not only does this take
  the stress away from you, but a professional dog
  bathing company will be able to address the
  specific needs of your dog and with the equipment
  that they have at their disposal, they can ensure
  that your beloved pet gets bathed, dried and
  groomed properly. We often tend to use whatever
  we have lying around the house for use when
  bathing our pets, or even use our own bathroom
  for the process, which can result in mayhem and
  mess for everybody!

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• Professional dog bathers will also be able to
  help reduce the stress levels for your pet, as
  they will have several pairs of hands to help
  keep the dog calm and theyll be able to get the
  whole process finished far quicker than if you
  had struggled to do it yourself, at home.
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