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Tips for Bathing Your Pet Inside
(ARA) – It’s getting too cold to be chasing your dog around the front yard with a garden hose. Now that most of us are spending more time indoors with our pets, keeping them clean is a priority. But how do you bathe your dog inside in the winter without the messy hassle of juggling cups and buckets, or dreaded trips to the groomer?
“Pet bath time doesn’t have to be unpleasant for you or your dog,” says Patty Mueller of Idea Factory, Inc., a pet bathing products company. “Washing your pet at home can be easy as long as you know how to do it, and have a few key items available.”
How often does a pet need to be bathed? Not every dog is the same. Depending on your dog’s lifestyle and breed, you will probably want to bathe him every month or two. A good guideline is to bathe your pet only when his coat gets dirty or begins to smell ‘doggy.’”
Mueller recommends having these items on hand before you get started: brush, comb or rake; shampoo, conditioner and shampoo mitt; cotton balls and mineral oil; bathing tether, bath mat, drain cover and towels.
Here are a few tips on how to make indoor bath time easier:
* Before you get your dog involved, gather all the things you’ll need and prepare the bath area. You should do this out of your dog’s presence so he doesn’t get anxious ahead of time.
* Place a bath mat at the bottom of the tub so that your pet will not slip and fall. The Rinse Ace Bathing Mat, made of a cushioned material that does not absorb water, and stays in place with suction cups, will make your pet feel comfortable while protecting the tub from scratches.
* Place a screened cover over the drain to catch pet hair before it goes down the drain. Look for one that will fit sink, shower and tub drains.
* Start by brushing or combing the entire coat. Remove all the mats in your dog’s coat. Some areas may need to be trimmed with clippers. If the coat is matted with sticky material, try soaking the area with mineral oil for 24 hours.
* Put a drop of mineral oil in your dog’s eyes to protect them from suds. Some people also put
cotton balls in their dog’s ears. Make sure the cotton balls are the right size; if they are too small, they could slip into the ear canal.
* Once your dog is in the tub, attach a bathing tether to his collar. Rinse Ace Bathing Tethers, with two adjustable straps and powerful suction cups, can be attached to opposite surfaces to comfortably hold your pet in place and minimize his movement.
* When using a spray hose, spray low and hold it closely against your pet’s coat so water saturates the coat and skin. To simplify this step, invest in something like the Rinse Ace Pet Shower Deluxe, an 8-foot hose that connects easily to the showerhead, or the Indoor/Outdoor Pet Sprayer, an 8-foot hose that connects to a faucet or spigot. Both have a convenient on/off sprayer with one hand operation to allow better control of the pet. This will eliminate the need for using clumsy cups and buckets.
* When your pet is completely wet, apply shampoo to his back and then work it through his coat for about 10 minutes. Using a shampoo mitt, with massaging nubs, will help create a penetrating rich lather that will deep clean down to the skin. Rinse twice to make sure all the shampoo is gone. Leaving shampoo residue on a dog may cause an allergic reaction.
* Now you may want to back up. Your pet will probably want to shake off the excess water at this point. You can finish the job by gently squeezing out excess water and then drying him with towels. Keep your dog indoors and away from drafts until his coat is completely dry.
Mueller recommends bathing your pet on a regular basis and starting early. “Get your puppy used to a bath and you won’t have any problems when the dog gets older.”
Rinse Ace pet care products are available at such retailers as PetsMart, Petco, and Pet Supplies “Plus.” For more information about Idea Factory pet care products, visit www.ideafactoryinc.com or call (800) 867-4673.
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