As puppies get older, they can start to get messy.Young puppies are very sensitive and knowing when and how to bathe them is important.Newborn puppies don't need to be bathed because their mothers will keep them clean.If the mother is not cleaning the puppy, you won't have to.Make sure your puppy's baths keep it happy and healthy by following a few simple steps.
Step 1: The puppies should be left with their mother.
Newborn puppies are usually kept very clean by their mothers.The bathing of a newborn puppy should be left to its mother for the first four weeks.Babies don't really need to be bathed, so resist the urge to bathe them.
Step 2: Keep the area clean.
The space for the mother and puppies should be kept clean.You can line the space with newspapers, cloth, or towels.A material that does not contain dyes or chemicals can be used.For the first month or so, the mother will take care of all the feeding and waste removal.Give her a clean place.
Step 3: Constantly check in.
Make sure the mother cleans her puppies.Sometimes a mother abandons or neglects her puppies.If the mother is not cleaning the puppy, then it should be washed.
Step 4: Do you think your puppy needs to bathe?
Puppies less than four weeks old don't need to be bathed.If the mother can't clean the puppy herself, bathe it one time.
Step 5: The puppy should be held close to you.
The puppy will stay warm if you hold it close to your chest.Puppies are sensitive to temperature.The puppy's body cannot regulate temperature, so don't put it in water.
Step 6: Use a soft cloth.
newborn puppies are very sensitive, so choose a cloth that is clean and soft.You can use a cotton ball for very small puppies.
Step 7: Use water only.
wring out most of the excess water from the clean washcloth by putting it in warm water.If you use soap on a puppy under four weeks old, it can dry out the puppy's skin.
Step 8: The puppy should be wiped.
To wipe the puppy's coat, use the warm, damp cloth.wipe softly at the head.
Step 9: The puppy needs to be dry.
It is important to dry the puppy.A wet puppy has a hard time regulating its body temperature.
Step 10: The puppy should be returned to its mother.
The puppy should be returned to its mother so she can keep it warm.If it is not possible to place the puppy with its mother, make sure it stays in a warm area.
Step 11: If your puppy needs a bath, make a decision.
Dogs of all ages don't need to be bathed if they have a skin condition or are dirty.You can bathe your puppy occasionally if it is dirty or smelly.Do not bathe a puppy more than once a month.Dogs only need to be bathed a few times a year.
Step 12: Put the puppy on a blanket to keep the water out of the floor.
Puppies should not be put into a tub full of water.It is hard for them to regulate their body temperature when immersed in water.
Step 13: Puppies should be brushed with a very fluffy coat before bathing.
If your puppy has a long coat, brush it to remove tangles before you bathe it.It is good to get long coated and fluffy dogs when they are young.
Step 14: Use warm water to wash your face.
You can get a soft clean cloth wet in water that is warm but not very hot.The puppy should be wiped off with a cloth.Start at the back of the head.It's important to wipe the underside as well.
Step 15: Use a gentle cleanser.
It's a good idea to use a product made for puppies or babies.Puppy skin can be sensitive even as they grow.Just wash your hair with a small amount.Older puppies that don't like water can be washed dry.There is no water on the coat.Don't get the suds in the puppy's eyes.
Step 16: The puppy needs to be washed.
You would do it like you would on your own hair.After wiping the suds away with the cloth, rinse it in warm water.Continue until the puppy is clean.
Step 17: The puppy needs to be dry.
The puppy should be dry with a towel.The puppy needs to be dry so it doesn't get too cold.
Step 18: The puppy should be put in a warm area.
It is hard for puppies to regulate their own temperature, so they need a place to stay warm.Pick an area that isn't drafty.
Step 19: You should associate bathing with good things.
You can make your puppy associate a bath with toys and treats by getting them used to bathing.Allow your puppy to have a treat after its bath.