Many dogs love water and are good swimmers. When summer comes, the happiest time for dogs is to swim in the river and be so high that they won’t move. The owner allowed them to have fun, but there was still one important thing to do, which was to finish swimming. How to proceed to the next step? Should I just run home or take a warm bath before going back? In order to provide more enjoyable swimming for our dog babies and a more exciting summer, we have summarized several matters that should be paid attention to when swimming with dogs.

Dog Swimming

First of all, don’t go out to bathe during the hottest time of the day. The reason is that during the hottest noon hour, even if you are exposed to the hot sun for a short period of time, there is still a high chance of heat stroke; the most suitable time to go swimming is generally around 3 to 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Avoid the hottest sun from 1 to 2 o'clock in the afternoon, and the time for dogs to generally swim and play is about 22 hours. In this way, swimming activities should be stopped before 6 o'clock before the sun sets. In this way, Always maintain the time of sunshine and play in the water. Grooming the dog's hair after landing will also make the hair dry faster.

Second, look for swimming areas with clean land. This is to prevent the dog’s body from being scratched or punctured by gravel, glass, etc. found in some areas. Create a worry-free area for your dog to have fun!

Third, look for areas with clean water sources. At present, a lot of water is contaminated by sewage and contains many parasites and bacteria. This is the most direct harm to the dog's body. Many dogs suffer from skin diseases, respiratory diseases, and gastrointestinal discomfort as a result. Therefore, we must always maintain warning and pay attention to the scope of activities of our dogs.

Fourth, it is best not for dogs to swim every day, because serious moisture is the best breeding ground for the development of skin diseases.

Fifth, dogs that have not been fully vaccinated and dogs younger than six months old cannot be exercised to avoid the outbreak of unpredictable diseases.

So what should you pay attention to after your dog swims?

First of all, before going home, check all parts of your dog’s body for scratches and punctures. Immediate treatment.

Secondly, blow your dog’s hair immediately, it is best to go to a pet store for a cleaning and a complete warm bath. In this way, it can help them reduce the chance of skin diseases. At the same time, it can remove bacteria on the body surface and let the beautician take a good look at the current basic physical condition of the dog. If any abnormalities are found, seek immediate treatment. It is best for family members and children to keep your dog clean at home.

Third, after cleaning, it is best to eliminate surface parasites, because in this way, the dog will be 100% protected and the transmission route with humans will be cut off directly.

Fourth, all procedures must be carried out in a timely manner to avoid the occurrence of some unexpected diseases, such as respiratory diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, etc.

When we do these preparatory and defensive tasks, our dogs will be protected on a deeper level, and we can do everything we can for our families and our dogs.

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