I got my dog from the animal shelter about two and a half weeks ago, and he came with pneumonia. He's been on antibiotics and seems to be recovering. He barely coughs, eats a lot, but he still has a runny nose. He's REALLYYY dirty from being in the shelter, plus the fact that he is a cocker spaniel with somewhat longish hair. I haven't given him a bath yet because of the pneumonia, but now that he's recovering I'm just wondering if it's ok. If I did, I plan on putting a space heater in the bathroom and leaving it on before the bath and during, and blow drying him completely dry before letting him out of the heated bathroom. Just wondering if this is ok, or if i should just wait til he's completely better.
2007-12-07 07:54:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
We asked our vet this question for our pup that was recovering from pneumonia. Its perfectly fine to give them a bath. Just make sure the bathroom is warm and you dry the pup's fur with a hairdryer. I'm sure you already know that the steam from a shower/bath is really good for their pneumonia.
2007-12-07 08:02:16 · answer #1 · answered by pixy_stix 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Someone's feeling 'Hormonal' aren't they!!! At least I hope that's all it is! You're confusing him! As others have said, you need to be the smart one in the relationship. You need to think like a dog and not a human! If a dog is over-heating they'll move into the shade or come indoors without a human 'telling them to'. That is instinct in any animal, Unless he's accidently been trained not to move. You say that you tell him to stay in the shade but WHEN do you say it? If you take him to a shaded area and tell him sit or stay, what do you do when you see he's moved. If he's sitting by the door and you look at him and say " Stay in the shade" then he thinks what he's doing is that. It's possible to teach him to stay within a certain area but it would mean you putting him back in the same area and commanding him to stay, and you have to be consistent and be there to put him back EVERY time. You should also put sunblock on ears and belly whether he's in the sun or not, and always leave a water bowl in a shaded area so that he's encouraged to go into the shade. To be honest though it's better for him if you make him stay in. IGNORE any whining don't look at him or say anything and he'll soon learn that it gets no response. Let him out for a few minutes every so often or wait till the coolest part of the day! If he WONT drink then I suggest you take him to a Vet! It's not normal for any animal, and in heat stroke conditions and cases of dehydration often hard to make sure they don't drink too much too quickly! Why on earth do you expect him to 'guard' your cats? 1 - He's a Retriever not a Shepherd. 2 - Your Cats are quite capable of 'guarding' themselves. They have even better instincts and higher intelligence than any dog.
2016-05-22 01:22:42 · answer #2 · answered by cornelia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is feeling better a bath would be in order. He will feel even better clean. Warm room, warm water and towel him off with a hair dryer. Don't set the dryer very hot. Their body temp is already quite high. Brush and dry, brush and dry. My cocker spaniel, is good, but he does hate the dryer.
For what it is worth be sure the vet shows you how to clean their ears. cockers have a bad habit of ear infections and it is IMPORTANT TO KEEP THEIR EARS CLEAN AND DRY.
I got a wellness policy from Banfields Animal Clinic and it has saved me a fortune on vet bills.
2007-12-07 08:03:53 · answer #3 · answered by Lyn B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he has lost his high temperature I would go ahead & bathe him. But heat the room, towel dry until he is completely dry. Do not use a dryer cause that makes him cold. Just hold him in your lap & keep finding a dry place on the towel to dry him off. Keep him wrapped up until he is dry.
If you use a dryer let it warm up before you start drying him. Remember the chill factor when it comes to wind. It may feel warm to you but with his whole body covered in wet hair it would be real easy to give him a chill & spike a fever again.
He will enjoy being help & dried, but do not let him chill.
2007-12-07 08:14:37 · answer #4 · answered by bluebonnetgranny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be ok as long as the bathroom is kept very warm and you make sure he in blown dry. What I would do is taek him otut to be good and tehn not let him out for atleast 3 -4 hours after you believe he is fully dry.
Before bathing him it would be best to brusha nd comb him thoroughly as if he's matted it will only get tighter and hold water and will not be able to be thoroughly dried.
2007-12-07 08:41:26 · answer #5 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I think it would be okay. I would ask the vet though just bc I have never dealt with a dog that had pnuemonia personally. But as long as you keep him warm and dry him COMPLETELY before taking him out, I should think you would be fine.
2007-12-07 08:00:56 · answer #6 · answered by Jen 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you keep the bathroom REALLY warm and dry him well I think it would be alright. He will probably feel a lot better when he is clean too. When I am sick I always take showers and I feel better afterwards.
2007-12-07 08:00:37 · answer #7 · answered by Velvet 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you take all the precautions you listed he'll be fine. Remember that dogs have a higher body temperature than humans and so will like warmer water than you might expect.
2007-12-07 08:03:11 · answer #8 · answered by smartsassysabrina 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would wait until he is completely better. They do make a dry shampoo for dogs. You can find it at most pet stores.
I would not take a chance he could catch a chill.
2007-12-07 07:59:46 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
why don't you try the pet bath spray that you spray on him and then brush out its smells lovely to
2007-12-07 07:58:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋