Dog brushing feels good. Your pooch is perfectly happy and it likely calms you both. So how can we compare it to a bath?
I know it sounds funny, but let's look at how the body works because there are more benefits to brushing that fur than sudsing it up with doggie shampoo. Who would have thought that?
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Let's go over bathing first. If you bathe your dog, there's the filling the tub and getting everything ready part. There might even be a talk-the-dog-into-it part. Lots of dogs get stressed here but that's not the real issue. The issue is the next part. Dog shampoos and especially medicated shampoos are very harsh on the skin, stripping the skin's protective layer. It's called the skin mantle (and we have one too). It's a very fine, somewhat acidic film acting as a barrier to bacteria, viruses and other potential contaminants that might penetrate the skin. By killing it, and stripping it away, the dog is left like a sitting duck, left without that protection. If that dog's owner notices anything developing on the skin she might just think it's time for a stronger shampoo to kill more stuff. Could that be you? It was a common misconception for years so don't feel bad. It can grow back in time. Now we'll move on to brushing. |
Aside from making your pooch feel pampered and grunting with joy, here is what happens when you brush.
Always keep in mind that the skin is the largest organ of the body in size. Not only does skin protect all of us - it also absorbs what in comes in contact with.
From now on. . .
whenever you are about to put something on your dog. . .
ask yourself if it's something you want her to eat.
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