Keeping your dog clean is an important responsibility for every dog owner. Fido depends on you for general hygiene. Clean ears, teeth and a coat free from fleas and ticks are all the conditions you check for a healthy pet. Bath time is a great time to bond with your dog as well as check his well-being.
A healthy dogs actually dont need to be washed all that often, but humans prefer to bathe them so that they smell fresh and clean and not like…welldog. Although most dogs dont like to be washed, they will appreciate the contact and attention that they receive from their owners during a bath. It is also a good time to perform some other necessary dog maintenance such as cleaning the ears, checking for ticks and fleas, and brushing the teeth. Since many dogs do not like to sit still for any of these activities, it can be a good idea to do them all at once.
Brushing your Dogs Teeth
Brushing your dogs teeth is just good dental hygiene. Most vets recommend that it be done at least twice a week to ensure your dog maintains healthy teeth and gums. If youve have been doing this, its never too late to start. The dog should have its own toothbrush and special...