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Cosmetics: what are the benefits of bathing?

17 mars 2022 4 min de lecture
Cosmétique : quels sont les bienfaits du bain ?

Cosmetics: what are the benefits of bathing?

Do you have questions about the benefits of bathing? This is the place!

My dog has a bad odor. What can I do?

This odor may result from excessive production by the sebaceous glands or may be entirely physiological. Note that some dogs and breeds have a stronger odor than others. In addition, our four-legged friends, especially those living in cities, pick up quite a lot of dirt on their coats. To live comfortably with your dog, wash them as often as necessary, if possible no more than twice a month, using a suitable product. Because of differences in skin acidity, shampoos for humans, even babies, are not suitable for dogs.

My dog competes in dog shows 

Cosmetic reasons are another reason to wash your dog. If you are a show enthusiast, especially if your dog has a long, thick coat, you take care before every presentation, or even more often, to wash them with a product designed to give them the most beautiful coat possible. Special One premium products help you achieve and maintain an exceptional level of coat quality for your pet.

My dog has a dermatological condition. Are there any recommendations?

If your dog suffers from a dermatological condition (excessive seborrhea, dermatitis, parasitosis, etc.), your veterinarian may have prescribed medicated baths.
The active ingredients in these products, which are genuine therapeutic agents, vary depending on the condition being treated. For example: sodium salicylate to regulate keratinization, sulfur to combat seborrhea, chlorhexidine to eliminate bacteria from the skin, benzoyl peroxide for antisepsis, antiparasitic agents to kill fleas, ticks, and lice... These products must be administered according to the veterinarian’s advice and sometimes under their strict supervision. In all cases, the main danger of bathing is the chilling that follows. Wet fur no longer serves as insulation, exposing its wearer to a severe chill. Make sure to dry your dog thoroughly and keep them warm for a long time, even if their fur no longer appears wet, because it retains some moisture for a very long time, encouraging chills.

How do I train my dog to be groomed?

Many dogs are not used to being handled by their owners. And owners of large dogs are not the only ones concerned.
Many small dogs do not take kindly to having their ears or teeth examined closely.
It is not disrespectful to get them accustomed to being handled gently without struggling or resisting. But it is understandable that they do so if these habits were not established at a young age.
A puppy learns submission by being carried, turned over, and examined by its mother. In the presence of adults, it knows that it must lie down or even roll onto its back, exposing its throat and belly to clearly demonstrate its complete submission to them. Ultimately, when the owner wants to groom the dog, they force it to adopt a very similar posture. The dog has been all too inclined to forget this: having become the focus of the family’s attention, it has grown accustomed to doing more or less as it pleases, even if it does not quite act like the leader. And now, all of a sudden, it is expected to become a submissive puppy again! It resists all the more because what is being done to it is not really pleasant, even if the novice groomer is not clumsy.
As we have seen, the owner must immediately get into the habit of examining, touching, and turning over their animal throughout its life. This is part of raising a well-behaved dog, just as much as knowing how to walk on a leash or come when called.
You should not wait until his coat needs grooming before teaching him to remain docile during brushing sessions. Do not think it is ridiculous to brush a puppy every week when he does not yet need it. On the contrary, since his coat is not yet tangled, there is no need to pull on it or spend much time doing it.
He may try to jump, so it is better to leave his collar on, at least at first. The first lessons will involve getting him to remain calm on the table without becoming frightened or trying to escape. When he succeeds, reward him with your voice, your hand, or even a treat if he is a little devil. You put him on a table and stroke him—what could be more enjoyable?
Second step: examine him. Start by stroking him and touching his ears and muzzle. While holding him with one hand, walk around the table. The session lasts only one minute—but one minute is a long time, and a dog does not willingly remain still.
Next, you need to get him to lie on his side—just to stroke his belly, of course. You must not frighten the dog or handle him roughly. It is often easier to carry him while he is already lying down and place him directly on the table, then praise him. Remember to hold him close against you; he does not feel safe suspended in midair, whereas being held against your chest is very pleasant for him, even when he is turned over.

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