Adequate dog hygiene is of great importance for the he alth of the dog and therefore it is the owner's responsibility to maintain their pet in the necessary conditions so that you can enjoy a good quality of life.
However, at a certain moment, either due to lack of time or because the dog is in a situation that is not compatible with bathing (for example post-surgical recovery), this hygiene must be done in another way. In this AnimalWised article we show you how to clean a dog without bathing it so that you can always keep your pet in the best possible condition.
Apply dry dog shampoo
There are so many people who cannot conceive of their lives without the company of a dog that we are obviously dealing with the most popular pets, in fact, today we even find various beauty treatments for dogs. Fortunately, it is also possible to find products that can make our lives easier, such as dry shampoo suitable for dog hygiene.
To do the dry bath first it is important to brush the hair of the dog, undoing any knots that may exist, this will make bathing easier later. Then take a cotton pad and moisten it with warm water, then apply the spray-type shampoo on the cloth and pass it over your pet's entire body, without neglecting any area, just as you would with a conventional bath.
If your dog accumulated a lot of dirt, you can apply the shampoo again, as many times as necessary. To finish brush your dog's hair again to remove any remaining shampoo and ensure that the entire coat is dry and smooth.
Wet toals
Take advantage of a moistened towel to sanitize your dog. For greater cleanliness, brush your dog's hair before and after. Although it is not a definitive solution to clean it, it can help you get out of trouble, especially if the dirt is localized.
Make homemade deodorant for dogs
It is possible that on many occasions you have relatively recently bathed your dog in the conventional way, but on a rainy day or after a long walk outside, you may feel again that your dog odor goes beyond the natural odor that dogs have.
In this case we recommend you create a homemade deodorant using one part apple cider vinegar and two parts water, adding this mixture to a spray bottle and applying it to your dog's coat.
Apple cider vinegar has multiple properties, but among them, it will also help keep your dog's hair in better condition and deodorized.
Do not use these methods to maintain your dog's hygiene
Finally, we must emphasize that dry bathing should not replace complete hygiene of the dog, although as we have already seen it is an excellent alternative in certain situations.
Just as we have shown you tools that can help you keep your dog clean, you should also know what resources you may want to use but can be harmful:
- Do not use wet wipes as they may contain substances that are not suitable for your dog's skin, especially if he suffers from allergies, sensitivities, dermatitis or any problem related to the dermis.
- Do not use any type of dry shampoo that is not specially designed for veterinary use, it could cause an allergic reaction.
- Do not apply any type of conventional cologne to keep your dog cleaner, this could irritate and damage the skin.
Remember that when it is possible again your dog will need a complete bath, always with affection and patience so that it does not generate any type of of stress.
