Bathing a Corgi

When bathing My Dog Bert we have found that a Corgi needs to be given special care. We’ve found that if you are careless in bathing, the Corgi may end up having some problems. For example, if you don’t close the ears with large cotton balls, the water may enter into the ear canals and may cause some ear infections. Then he may display signs like constant discharge from the ears and/or shaking of his head. Corgis can even get yeast infections in their ears from this.

Since a Corgi is a rather hairy breed, the frequency of bathing should be carried out no more than once every six to eight weeks. If Corgis are bathed too frequently the skin and coat lose their protective characters, which keep the coat shinny and healthy. The Corgi occasionally gets feces on the skin and coat, due to digestive upsets that may have caused diarrhea. To avoid the bad smell, the Corgi may need more frequent bathing by the owner. In the case of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, this area of staining is easy to “spot” clean, because of their lack of a tail. A more localized cleaning can be done to the area we refer to as the “mudflap” with simple shampoo, water and paper towels.

Take care in avoiding irritant soaps or human soaps. The soap materials used for human beings are not suitable for Corgis. Similarly, many human shampoo products have some ingredients that are not suitable for bathing your Corgi. Hence, always try to use the shampoo products that are mentioned mainly for use in dogs. Take care in using any new products, as they may cause an allergic reaction.

Always have a good time and patience when bathing your Corgi. Have products required for bathing all in one place, and within easy reach of your water source. Corgis love the sprinkling of water when getting bathed and they love swimming in rivers, and oceans. Even when you are using a bathtub, having everything in one place makes bathing your Corgi much easier. Try to have a leash, conditioner, towel, and shampoo all available in the bath place.

Conditioner is helpful to make grooming easier later. Bathing should be a fun and convenient activity for both the Corgi and the owner. My Dog Bert loves taking a bath, and your Corgi should too.

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