Brush away loose hair, skin, knots, tangles and debris from your pet before washing.
This will help wash effectively, rinse and soften your pets coat during and after the bath.
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How do I keep my pet’s eyes and ears dry when washing?
Be careful of ears and eyes when washing your furry friend.
It’s best to keep your pet’s eyes and ears as dry as possible when washing. Use a large wad of cotton wool for the ears ensuring you remove all cotton wool from the ears after washing. Avoid getting any product in the eyes of the animal. If you do, rinse the eye thoroughly with cool, clean water.
How do I best dry and groom my pet?
After bathing, use a soft, dry towel to rub down your pet’s coat until he or she is damp, paying particular attention to the eyes and ears.
You can let your dog air dry in a secure area (to prevent him or her running outside and rolling around in the dirt) or use a hair dryer on low warm heat to assist drying time. Comb through your pet’s coat at this time to remove any knots, continuing until dry and tangle free.
How can I care for my pet’s coat in-between washes?
Using Oakwood’s specially formulated Pet Odour Eliminator Cologne will keep your pet smelling fresh and clean.
It can also be used on pet bedding, fabric furniture and car interiors and all other areas your pet may roam.
How do I prepare the bath for my pet?
It’s helpful to have your equipment ready to go for bath time.
Have the bath half filled with luke warm water, cotton balls, grooming brush, shampoo, conditioner and towels within reach. If washing in a bath tub, it’s a great idea to place a rubber mat on the bottom to prevent your pet from slipping.
What can I use for my dog’s dry coat after washing?
Just like human hair, it’s always a great idea to condition your pets coat after shampooing.
This will moisturise your dog’s coat, replacing needed moisture where the natural oils may have been stripped away due to shampooing. The Oakwood Aloe Vera Coat Conditioner will moisturise the coat after a wash and will eliminate any matted knots and tangles present after shampooing.
How do I care for a long, matted or tangled dog coat?
If your dog’s coat is long and prone to matting or tangling, we recommend the use of our Aloe Vera Coat Conditioner and Anti Tangle Coat Spray.
Using our Oakwood Aloe Vera Coat Conditioner and Anti Tangle Coat Spray will help remove any knots, tangles or matted areas on the coat, leaving behind a soft and shiny coat.
How do I make bath time fun for my puppy or kitten?
Starting to encourage puppies and kittens to bath young and making it an enjoyable experience can make bath time much easier as your pet grows older (and sometimes more stubborn).
Make bath time fun by including a few small rubber pet toys in the sink or bath, using warm water, soft voices and a calm environment to keep your young ones feeling safe and secure.
How do I best wash my pet?
After you have prepared your pets coat, eyes and ears for bath time your pet is ready to get wet.
Keep your pet calm by holding them gently, but firmly to ensure they feel secure. Wet the coat thoroughly from their head down with lukewarm water. Apply a moderate amount of shampoo along the back and chest of your pet, rubbing shampoo evenly down the legs and tail as well. Once shampoo has lightly lathered, cover area around the head and neck as required, take special care not to get water or shampoo near the eyes and ears of the pet. Massage shampoo well into coat, before rinsing shampoo from coat thoroughly.
Why do I need coat conditioner?
It’s always a good idea to condition your pets coats to nourish dry coats, providing a tangle-free, shiny finish after a wash.
The Oakwood Coat Conditioner with Aloe Vera is perfect for adding moisture and softness to the coat after a wash and will remove stubborn knots and tangles as well making brushing your pet’s coat a lot easier. Apply conditioner after shampooing along the back and neck of the pet and rub into area of legs and tail. Allow to stand for two minutes before rinsing the conditioner out of the coat.