Bathing your dog is an important part of grooming and good hygiene. Apart from keeping your dog’s coat clean, baths get rid of odors and help to keep parasites at bay. However, bathing your dog in your bathtub or shower can be challenging for your drains. The fur that comes off your dog during the bathing process can get caught in pipes and cause clogs. Luckily, there are ways you can minimize shedding in dogs during bathing and prevent fur that falls from your dog from going down the drain.
Let’s look at some of the ways you can give your dog a bath without clogging your drains.
Brush Regularly
Brushing your dog regularly helps to remove any loose hair on your dog, prevents excessive shedding, and removes mats and knots. Taking your time to brush your dog at least once every week significantly reduces the amount of accumulation of fur in your bathtub or shower. Pet stores offer specialized brushes, combs, and de-shedding tools that you can use to brush your dog. Not only does regular brushing minimize the hair released into your bathtub, but it also allows you to build a bond between you and your dog.
Use A Drain Cover
It’s inevitable that fur will come off your dog during the bathing process, but it doesn't have to make its way into your drains. You can protect your drain from pet hair with a drain cover. A drain cover allows water to run into the drain while preventing pet hair from making its way into the drain. You can find a drain cover with a hair-catching mesh screen in local pet stores or online stores.
Place Baby Wipes Over the Drain
Just place a baby wipe over the drain area and insert the stopper to hold it in place. When it comes time to drain the water, lay the wipe flat with your hand and pull the stopper. This will drain the water, and the hair will be collected on the wipe.
Bath Your Dog Outside
If your drains get clogged frequently due to pet hair despite your best efforts, it's advisable to bathe your dog outside to prevent further damage. For small dogs, you can bathe them in a basin to keep the water contained. If you have large dogs, wash them outside in a kiddie pool or bath them using a hose.
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