During the winter months, after the frequent rains and melting snow, mud is inevitable. As a result, the dogs we take out for walks get more dirty and need to be cleaned.
However, the cold weather also increases the chances of them catching a cold and getting sick after bathing. Dogs don't need to be bathed as often as we do. Because they don't have sweat glands in their body skin, they don't build up bacteria as quickly as humans and therefore don't develop bad sweat odors. For this reason, it is unnecessary to bathe them more often than every few months in winter unless it is absolutely necessary. If we do bathe them, we prefer the evening hours to give them a bath after their last walk, dry them thoroughly with a towel and dryer, and then keep them in the warmth of the house until the morning to avoid the risk of catching a cold. It is especially important to make sure that dogs living in the garden spend the night in a warm environment after bathing. Instead of washing your dog, which gets dirty more quickly during the winter months, we can keep it clean by taking the following precautions.
- Brushing and grooming every other day is very beneficial in terms of removing coarse dirt particles and aeration of the skin and coat. Tangled hair will hold dirt and moisture more, causing the dog to get dirty and smelly more quickly. Regular brushing will prevent this situation.
- There are wet cleaning towels for dogs that do not contain harmful chemicals. With the help of these towels, we can ensure that our dog stays clean for a long time by thoroughly brushing the skin and hair after wiping it well, removing dirt and bad odors.
- By using dry foam shampoos and brushing regularly, we can postpone the need for a wet bath.