How often does an American Bully need a bath?
First, bathing cycle
Bathing a dog is actually not a very simple matter. For American Bully dogs, the bathing cycle can be about once every 15 days. Don't wait until your dog smells bad before you think of giving it a bath.
In addition to regular bathing, you should also pay attention to infrequent bathing;
What needs special attention is that if the dog has a wound or the dog is uncomfortable, do not bathe the American Bully even if it is the cycle. If there is water in the wound infection, it will worsen the condition. If the body itself is uncomfortable, bathing will aggravate the condition.
Second, the key to bathing - clean your ears regularly
Don’t forget to clean your dog’s ears when bathing. If your American Bully dog's ears become inflamed, your dog's odor will start all over again. Therefore, if parents want to avoid this kind of thing from happening, they must not forget to clean the earwax in the dog's ear canal. You can use ear drops and then wipe it out with a cotton swab. Be careful not to go too deep to avoid hurting the inner ear.
Third, the key to bathing - clean the anus regularly
Don’t forget to wash your dog’s buttocks when taking a bath, because the anal gland fluid has a bad smell. If you are really worried that you can't handle it well by yourself, you can also leave it to a veterinarian or a beautician at a pet hospital to help clean it up.
Don’t wait until the dog’s anal glands are blocked before cleaning them. The dog will be in special pain at that time, and you will feel particularly distressed after seeing it. If you find your dog rubbing his butt on the ground, it means he needs to be cleaned up.
Fourth, the situation of not being able to take a bath
1. The American Bully just after vaccination
The American Bully that has just been vaccinated cannot be bathed within a week, because the resistance of the American Bully at this time is very low. Try not to take the American Bully out for activities. If parents feel that the American Bully is Dogs are really dirty, so dry cleaning powder is a good choice.
2. Dog mothers during labor and lactation
The American Bully loses hair very seriously during pregnancy and lactation, so try to bathe the American Bully before giving birth. Otherwise, once the puppy is born, the American Bully will be dirty during confinement. It is even more difficult to take a bath inside, and the hair loss will be more serious! It is best for parents to cut off the hair around the American Bully dog’s buttocks before giving birth to ensure the smooth delivery and postpartum hygiene of the American Bully dog, otherwise the baby will be born The hair on the back butt will be stained with blood, and American Bully dogs cannot be bathed.
3. The American bully dog is in poor physical condition and has weak resistance
American Bully dogs that have just been sick and old American Bully dogs are not suitable for bathing. At this time, American Bully dogs themselves have poor resistance. If they catch a cold due to bathing, it will be worse. If American Bully dogs If the dog is too dirty, parents can choose dry cleaning powder or wipe it with a towel for the American Bully.
4. It is not suitable for American Bully dogs to take a bath on rainy days or particularly humid weather. After the American Bully takes a bath, the pores will open and the natural oil on the hair will be reduced. This cannot be recovered in a short period of time and will most likely be ignored by parents and cause disease.
