Bath Accessories for dogs

When I say bath accessories, I don’t mean a rubber ducky (unless it makes the dog more comfortable) or bubble bath. What I suggest is having a set of towels and washcloths that are Buddy’s and Buddy’s alone. Towels An absolute necessity in a dog’s bath kit is two large fluffy towels. Regardless of their size, dogs always seem to manage to soak through the first towel.

Walmart has a great selection of towels for extremely reasonable prices so buying two won’t break the bank. But before we get to the drying part of the bathing exercise, there are two other must haves: a regular facecloth and a loofah wash cloth. Face Cloths To avoid getting soap in your dog’s eyes or water in their ears, vets and groomers recommend you wash your dog’s face with water and a face cloth.

This prevents causing the dog undue stress and ensures that soapy water doesn’t go anywhere that it’s not supposed to. Loofahs Just like using a loofah to get rid of unwanted flakey skin, you can use a loofah on your dog to get rid of loose excess hair. This will save you from starting a hairball farm when you go to brush your yummy-smelling companion after her bath …especially if you have a dog with a thick or curly coat. Dampen the loofah and start stroking your dog from head to tail. Do this after you have washed off the shampoo and before you apply your rinse. You’ll be surprised at how much hair goes down the drain with the bath water that would otherwise end up on your floor! Bathmats Lastly, get your dog one of those fuzzy bathmats made from towel material. Couple this with a third fluffy bath towel and your dog will be warm and cozy until she dries off (this also saves your carpets from smelling like wet dog!).