Tips For Bathing In The Pool With Your Dog
If your pet loves water and you like to enjoy with him, it is no longer necessary to wait for the holidays. You don’t even go to the nearest beach. With due care, bathing in the pool with your dog can become the best option for the summer.
Like humans, animals do not only get sick from the body. Many pets have symptoms of depression. Therefore, the healthy growth of your dog must include the right to be happy and express himself.
Bathing in the pool with your dog can be an excellent option to exercise and share moments of joy with your pet.
Tips to prepare your pet and bathe in the pool with your dog
Up-to-date vaccines and antiparasites
Preventing the health of your pet is essential for its life. With or without pool. It becomes even more necessary when the dog is going to share the same water with other people and / or other animals.
The vaccination record of our dog must be up to date. It is highly recommended to administer the antiparasitic treatment a few weeks before bathing in the pool with your dog.
Adaptation times
Adaptation is a process that does not happen overnight. If it’s your pet’s first time in the pool, let him have his time to adjust.
Never force your dog into the pool. Each dog has a level of preference and time to adapt to the water. Sharpen his curiosity, encourage him to play with water, offer him his favorite toy …
Present the pool in a fun way and your dog will feel safe to experiment.
Adequate chlorine level
Animals have a different tolerance to chlorine than humans. It is very important to check the chlorine level before bathing in the pool with your dog. In addition, we must ensure that the pool is exclusively for furry ones.
Chlorine in controlled amounts is essential for the quality of standing water in the pool. It can remove up to 99% of fungi, bacteria and parasites from the water.
But too much chlorine and other chemicals can seriously harm pets’ health. From irritations to intoxication.
Don’t leave it alone
The furry one may have cramps or temporary numbness in the legs. That is why it is very important never to leave it alone in the pool. Many trainers recommend using the leash to bathe in the pool with your dog. So you can move it more easily if necessary.
Adapted pools
Most amusement parks and spas have pools adapted for dogs. And many companies offer this service for private pools. If it is homemade, it is essential to install at least one staircase for entry and exit.
Sun care and protection
Excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays emitted by the sun is harmful to animals and humans.
There are already sunscreens suitable for dogs. Make sure to boost hydration on hot days. Lots of shade and cool water for our best friend.
Avoid feeding him during the bath
It is not recommended to feed the dog while bathing in the pool. It can cause digestive difficulties and cause vomiting.
It is better to feed it a few hours before and after the pool.
Beware of water in the ears
The dog’s ears deserve special attention. Especially large-eared breeds like Cocker Spaniel, Basset Hound, Ladrador, and Golden Retriever.
Humidity and heat favor the proliferation of fungi and bacteria in the ear canal of dogs. That is why it is very important to dry the animal’s ears well with cotton or gauze.
Fresh water baths to remove chlorine
A good fresh water shower will be necessary after bathing in the pool with your dog to remove the chlorine. The advice works the same for humans and animals.
After bathing, you have to dry your friend well with a clean towel to avoid leaving wet skin and hair. Otherwise, an unpleasant odor and fungal growth may be generated on the animal’s skin.
These tips and cares are essential before, during and after bathing in the pool with your dog. Thus it is possible to responsibly enjoy the summer with your pet.
Main image source: Simón Avilés.
