Veterinarians teach what to do to avoid dermatological problems in pets
In addition to leaving your pet clean and smelling good, baths are also important to avoid dermatological problems. However, some home bath care is essential to ensure the pet’s safety.
Bath time
According to Maria Cecilia Rorig, veterinarian and professor of veterinary medicine at the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR), the first step to get your foot wetet in the house is “to provide a suitable place, avoiding the risk of leaks and sudden changes in room temperature”.
To ensure your pet’s safety, it’s also important to pay attention to the floor, to prevent your pet from slipping or falling. Furthermore, the water temperature should also be pleasant (warm to cold).
Fabio da Silva Chavier, veterinarian of the Hospital Veterinário, Pet Shop & Hotel Sena Madureira, adds that it is also necessary to protect the animal’s ear with cotton, prevent the entry of water and be careful that the shampoo does not come into contact with the animal’s eyes.
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Both shampoo and conditioner must be specific for dogs or cats, according to the breed and respecting the animal’s coat and skin type. pet. Furthermore, as explained by Maria Cecilia Rorig, it is necessary to follow the recommendations contained in the package.
Attention after the bath
After bathing your dog or cat, it is important to dry it very well, as leaving the skin and fur damp can contribute to the proliferation of bacteria and fungi that cause dermatological diseases.
For this, as explained by the veterinarian Maria Cecilia Rorig, it is necessary to use a soft towel to remove excess water from the animal. When using the dryer, you must pay close attention to the temperature to avoid burns.
to brush animals with long hair he says “choose the right brush for the type of hair”. Also, avoiding perfumes and other products for human use are other recommendations from the professional.
frequency of baths
The frequency of pet baths can vary depending on the pet’s breed and lifestyle. However, according to Fabio da Silva Chavier, it is recommended that dogs be bathed every 7 to 10 days.
Cats are animals that perform your own hygiene. Therefore, according to veterinary doctor Maria Cecilia Rorig, it is recommended to avoid bathing. This also avoids “the excessive stress that can be caused by bathing, transport, noise and even contact with other animals”.
Fabio da Silva Chavier, in turn, recommends wetting the cats with long hair every 30 days and brush them daily. Short-haired cats, according to the professional, can take a bath every 6 months.
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