We have an 8 year old we just adopted and I have looked up alot of grooming hygiene threads to get some ideas.
So I have concluded to giving him a bath in the kitchen sink every so often. But I am really worried about him biting me.
Any suggestions?
And on how to keep water out of his ears and nose? Do I put his leash on him? Any time i run a soft brush around his mouth he shows his teeth or if i gently wipe his eyes with a warm clothe he does the same.
His previous owner used baby shampoo on him and said in the winter he has drier skin. I was thinking of trying an oatmeal shampoo to start to see how he does.
I do brush him daily (so far 3 days) and his is nervous about it but he lets me. but his eyes and mustache are always wet and goopy.
Also when do I know he needs his nails clipped? They click on the hard wood when he walks around. When i was younger I always did my small dogs nails myself. But I'm not sure Rascal is going to let me do that for him.
What products that are fairly inexpensive can I try on him to start with? Or should i stick with baby shampoo? I thought from what I've read so far that his body needs a diff shampoo then the baby shampoo.
Sorry for all the questions. I just want his coat, nails and skin to be clean and comfortable for him with winter coming up.
oh yeah!! He is not on any flea prevention...and she said he is allergic to them. What should I get for him and do you know about the cost of it? He does need something right? or should I get a flea shampoo to use occasionally?
what do you guys suggest?
Can you tell I'm a newbie?
I just want him to be happy and clean!
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