From the first days of life, pets need to be looked after. After all, this is the only way to ensure that they remain healthy throughout their lives. That's why, below, you'll find the essential care for puppies' fur that we've put together for you.
How to bathe a puppy
Contrary to what you might think, bathing pets should start from an early age. The frequency of baths will depend on various factors, such as the size of the hair, whether the animal gets dirty a lot, the environments it frequents, etc.
In addition, bathing should ideally begin with brushing puppies' hair to remove knots. Then you can wet them and shampoo them, preferably using gentle movements to create a lather.
As for the temperature of the water, it's best if it's lukewarm, and the shampoo needs to be suitable for puppies to avoid irritation due to an imbalance in the skin's natural pH. Never use human shampoo on any pet of any age. After the product has acted for a few minutes, rinse it off with plenty of water.
It's always a good idea to choose quality products, such as those in the Soft Care Baby range. Banho de Aconchego cleanses and moisturizes the pet's coat with Cereal Milk, as well as not stinging the eyes. It is also sulphate-free and pH-balanced.
How to dry puppy hair
Drying also requires care, and it is essential to dry very well. It's also important to do this in a warm place, so that your pet doesn't get cold, especially on cold days.
In summer, for example, the puppy fur can dry completely in the garden or even on a walk. A hairdryer, on the other hand, is only suitable if it doesn't disturb the dog, who may be frightened by the noise. And of course, don't hold the appliance too close so as not to cause burns, both on the skin and on the coat.
How to brush the coat
Brushing puppy fur is another step after bathing that deserves special attention. This is because the way it should be done depends on the size of the coat. In addition, it's important to brush it frequently and not just on bath days.
Short-haired pets can therefore be brushed occasionally, preferably with a rubber brush, to remove dead skin and hair. Debris, on the other hand, is more easily removed with a bristle brush.
Pets with medium-length hair need to be brushed about once a week, and the best brush for them is a scratcher. But for the paws and tail, a wide-toothed comb is ideal. Meanwhile puppy fur long hair needs brushing every day with a scraper.
Find out more about Banho do Aconchego, a shampoo specially developed for puppies.
Veterinarians can find out more about Banho do Aconchego and other products in the Soft Care Baby range by contacting SAC - Customer Service.
