The M altese is a breed of dog that is characterized by its soft, white coat. However, to make your hair look this good, we must make an effort to keep it hydrated, clean and untangled.
They are delicate-looking dogs and not everyone knows how to maintain their hygiene. In this article on our site we are going to explain step by step how to bathe a M altese puppy,so that bath time is pleasant for both of you.
It is essential that Before the bath you give your dog a good brushing This way you will remove the knots and the water and soap They will penetrate better. Also, if we skip this step, when we bathe our furry friend, his hair will get more tangled and then it will be more complicated and painful to comb it.
You should really brush your M altese every day, as long-haired dogs get a lot of tangled hair if we don't take care of it and this will cause it to get more dirty and this dirt gets caught in the fur. If we comb our dog daily we will make it cleaner and hygiene last longer.
When we go to bathe our dog at home, we have to prepare the bathtub in advance. Fill it with about 5 centimeters of warm water, maximum 27 ºC. Very hot water will burn your dog, and cold water will frighten and make him uncomfortable, and can make him sick.
Put him in slowly and calmly, if your dog is afraid of water, talk to him in a relaxed voice and don't make sudden movements, don't get angry and yell at him if he tries to escape. If he still doesn't want to take a bath you can take some of his favorite toysto the bathroom, this way he will be distracted and feel more relaxed
It is important to know how to bathe a M altese so that he does not freak out and it is easier for you to do so. When he is calm, wet his body welland make sure the water has penetrated the fur well
Now it's time to apply the shampoo We recommend that you use one that enhances the white of the fur, this way your M altese will look radiant when you're done. You can apply the shampoo directly or dilute it with a little water, as you prefer.
Rub in circles to make sure that the soap penetrates well into all the layers of the fur, but do it gently so as not to pull the dog or tangle the hair too much. When you're done rinse well until no more shampoo remains.
It is recommended that you also use a special mask for long-haired dogs, this way the hairs will get less tangled and it will be more easy to comb out when finished, plus it will give you a silky smooth look.
The instructions on the bottle will explain how to use the mask, but in general you should spread the product well all over your body and leave it to act for a couple of minutes. Then rinse it with water.
When you've finished take him out of the bath and dry him well, if he gets wet he could catch a cold. When it is completely dry you will have to brush it and you can even try straightening its hair so that the final result of the bath is perfect and your dog has a soft coat, clean and spotless. Now that you know how to bathe a M altese puppy, you can get down to work and make your furry dog perfect.
