How Do You Bathe A Shih Tzu Puppy?
Bathing a dog may be hard, but bathing a long haired dog is even harder. Shih Tzus are small dogs and their fur has special needs as it can stain or become tangled easily. • Visit local pet supply stores or shop online for brushes, combs, shampoos and conditioners formulated specifically for your dogs fur needs. • White coats may need shampoos specifically to keep the fur white and clean looking and that will remove under eye tear stains. • If the coat is easily knotted you should invest in conditioners/cream rinses that will eliminate tangles. • Since the fur may tangle around flea collars you can also look for flea shampoos • Look for Oatmeal, natural shampoos or consider buying an anti-microbial shampoo from your vet if your dog has sensitivity to grooming products. • Prepare the materials needed. • Turn on the water in your sink or tub. • Fill the tub so the water is about an inch or an inch and a half, and not too warm or cold. • Make sure the water is luke warm and gently place y