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Originally Posted by kjc  Do you put him in a tub full of water or give him a shower? Also with showers you can try making the spray weaker... in the tub try a lower water level, and with both a cooler temp may make him more comfortable, especially if his skin is a bit hypersensitive due to his problem. When I first bathed Tinkerbell, she almost bit me a few times, as I used a strong spray in the shower. When I decreased the water pressure, she was more cooperative and friendlier. After a few times I slowly increased the water pressure and she was fine with it.... baby steps, lol. |
I put him in the tub, but not full of water. I just wet him down with the hand held spray, then use the Douxo which needs to be on him at least 5 min. so he gets a good massage which is how I got him to calm down. I think he'll be ok once he is sure that nothing bad is going to happen. I thought of bathing him in the kitchen sink, but felt he needed to remain in the tub where he was used to being bathed. Also, when he has gotten really upset he has pooped. Don't want that in my kitchen sink. it will be time for another bath tomorrow so I'm hoping he'll do better. If not, I'll just have to keep wearing gloves because he's drawn blood before. Those hind legs can put a hurting on you too. He always did so good before I started trying to put him in a submissive position so I think he'll be ok after a while. I hate that I've caused this, but as Dr. Phil says when you know better you do better.