Surely on more than one occasion you have asked yourself this question... can I bathe my dog with my shower gel?
NO and you should NEVER bathe your dog with human products , since they have specific needs on their skin.
In this article you will find all the arguments and information to give answers to the most frequent doubts that arise when bathing our dog or pet .
Can I bathe my dog with my shampoo or gel?
It may be illogical not to be able to bathe your pet with your usual shampoo or gel , since the result you are looking for is hygiene. But everything that differentiates a human from a dog, does not leave behind the skin and its care.
A dog's skin must maintain a different pH balance than ours:
- His mantle is acid
- The most alkaline skin.
For this reason, our hygiene products can be too acidic for dogs .
If we use our hygiene products on dogs, their coat can be left clean, soft and smooth, which may seem to work on them. However, it is the dog's skin that suffers from these products, drying it out, removing the skin's protective oils and even making it more susceptible to parasites.
What soap or product can I bathe my dog with?
Taking into account what was mentioned in the previous point:
- We can use our shampoo occasionally in a moment of urgency or not have another specific shampoo at that moment, but not on a regular basis.
- Another remedy that we can use to bathe our furry ones in a moment of need is to resort to apple cider vinegar . Once you have bathed the dog well with water, apply apple cider vinegar to the coat and then rinse it with plenty of water.
- Finally, it is advisable that you get a specific shampoo for your pet. In this way you will take care of their skin, their coat and you will obtain incredible results.
Discover in this article which is the best shampoo for your dog .
Can I bathe my pregnant dog or after giving birth?
Pregnant:
In the first case, if our pregnant dog can be bathed , in this way we will maintain the hygiene necessary for its healthy development. Of course, choose a specific shampoo for its breed and type of coat and thus not produce allergies or unwanted effects at that sensitive moment.
After delivery:
As for bathing your dog after giving birth, we affirm that it is not advisable for several reasons.
- The bitch must be attached to her puppies for several days and they must perceive the natural smell of the mother to find their food, otherwise they will become disoriented.
Can I bathe my dog in heat or with her period?
Yes, you can bathe your dog with heat .
Which does not mean that you increase the number of washes for it , since they themselves maintain their own hygiene naturally.
The bath can be with the usual shampoo and conditioner that you use for your dog's needs .
Can you bathe a puppy?
This is a very recurring question when we have newborn puppies and we want to take care of them as well as possible.
The most advisable thing is to bathe our puppy from 3 months , because before this their immune system is still developing.
If, out of necessity, we need to bathe or clean our puppy after a few weeks, it is appropriate to clean the dirty areas with a soft damp sponge or specific hygienic wipes for them.
You can go to the next post if you want to know more about how to care for a puppy .
Can I bathe my dog once a week?
The answer to this question is it depends . Depends on how often a pet needs a bath varies by:
- The race
- hair type
- dog lifestyle
Consult in this post all the necessary information to determine how often you should bathe your pet .
Can the flea collar get wet?
The best thing to do is not to wet the collar and remove it to bathe our furry .
Although this necklace is resistant to water, it can lose its properties if we keep it in contact with water or cosmetic products for a long time.
Bathing my dog after applying the pipette
Our dog should not be bathed after applying the pipette so as not to interfere with diffusion and its effectiveness.
Therefore, it is recommended to wait at least 2-3 days to perform the bath.
