Like any good mom, she washes her babies\u2019 faces after dinner, and (as disgusting as it sounds), she spruces up the nest after they go to the bathroom. Her constant grooming not only keeps them clean, her tongue stimulates blood circulation. If she\u2019s not there to tidy up, the puppies could suffer scalds from pee and poop\u2014basically a puppy version of a painful diaper rash.<\/p>\n
If mom is still around, let her give you a hand. She can still handle the cleanup and the nurturing, while you serve or supplement the meals.<\/p>\n
In mom\u2019s absence, it\u2019s up to you to safely swab them down. That means you\u2019re going to have to mimic the things she would do were she still available. Fortunately you have an opposable thumb, and can use a warm moist cloth or sponge. After you stimulate your puppies to potty, they need a quick butt bath.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s how you can keep your puppy clean:<\/strong> If you\u2019ve been combating diarrhea or they\u2019ve been swimming in puppy gruel, you\u2019ll need to give them a butt bath or even a full body wash.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Blow dry him set on the lowest setting with the nozzle well away from his skin. Frequently put your hand in front of the heat to monitor the temperature. If your hand feels hot, your puppy could get burned. Puppies have sensitive skin.<\/p>\n Now give him a kiss and put him to bed. In a little while you\u2019ll get to do it all over again.<\/p>\n
\nThe Sponge Bath<\/strong>
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Butt Bath or Full Bath<\/h6>\n
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