Teddy, as one of the most popular dog breeds in the pet industry, is loved by people with a lively, cute, smart and smart personality. However, for newborn Teddy, their living conditions are significantly different from those of adult Teddy, especially in the daily care of bathing. This article will start from the physiological characteristics of Teddy puppies, discuss whether newborn Teddy can take a bath, and introduce relevant precautions in detail.
1. Can a newborn Teddy take a bath?
For newborn Teddy puppies, since their physical functions have not yet been fully developed, especially the immune system and thermoregulation system, it is not recommended to take a bath immediately. At this stage, Teddy puppies are relatively weak in resistance, and bathing may cause their colds or cause infections of other pathogenic microorganisms. In addition, the skin of a newborn Teddy puppies is more sensitive and improper use of toiletries may cause irritation and harm.
However, if the Teddy puppy's body is really dirty and needs cleaning, you can choose to use a clean towel or gauze to dip in warm water and gently wipe the surface of its body. However, it should be noted that during this process, we must ensure that the water temperature is appropriate to avoid causing discomfort to the puppies by being too cold or overheating.
2. Precautions for bathing a newborn Teddy
Choose the appropriate time: As mentioned earlier, it is not recommended to bathe immediately for a newborn Teddy puppy. If you have to clean it, you can choose to do it about two weeks after the puppy is born. At this time, the puppy's body has gradually adapted to the external environment and its resistance has also been enhanced.
Prepare suitable toiletries: When bathing Teddy puppies, you should choose special pet toiletries to avoid using human-use toiletries. These special products are usually milder and non-irritating and are suitable for delicate skin of puppies.
Control water temperature: When taking a bath, the control of water temperature is very important. Excessively cold water may cause a puppy to catch a cold, while overheated water may burn the puppy’s skin. Generally speaking, the water temperature should be controlled between 35℃ and 40℃, which is similar to the body temperature of the puppy.
Pay attention to the bathing method: When bathing a Teddy puppy, try to avoid pouring water directly on the puppy's head or ears. You can choose to use tools such as cups or kettles to gently pour water on the puppy. At the same time, be careful not to scrub the puppy's skin vigorously to avoid causing damage.
Blow-dry in time: After taking a shower, you should use a hair dryer or towel and other tools to blow dry the puppy's hair in time. Avoid puppies catching colds or skin diseases due to damp hair.
Observe the reaction of the puppy: When bathing the Teddy puppy, closely observe the reaction of the puppy. If the puppy experiences discomfort or resistance, stop taking a bath immediately and seek help from a professional veterinarian.
3. Daily care of Teddy puppies In addition to taking a bath, daily care of Teddy puppies is also very important. Here are some suggestions:
Keep the environment clean: Provide a clean and tidy living environment for Teddy puppies, helping to reduce the breeding of bacteria and viruses and reducing the risk of puppies getting sick.
Rational diet: Provide Teddy puppies with balanced and easy-to-digest foods that help them grow up healthily. At the same time, we must follow the principle of eating less and eating more to avoid diseases caused by indigestion in puppies.
Regular deworming and immunization: Regular deworming and immunization of Teddy puppies as recommended by the veterinarian will help prevent the occurrence of parasites and infectious diseases.
Adjust exercise: During the growth of Teddy puppies, they should be properly arranged to exercise, which will help enhance their physical fitness and immunity. However, it should be noted that the intensity and time of exercise should be gradually increased to avoid excessive burden on the puppies.
To sum up, for newborn Teddy puppies, bathing needs to be treated with caution. When cleaning is necessary, you should choose the right time, prepare the right toiletries, control the water temperature, pay attention to the bathing method, blow dry in time and observe the reaction of the puppies. At the same time, we must strengthen the daily care of Teddy puppies to provide strong guarantees for their healthy growth.