Things You'll Need:
- Veterinarian recommended flea shampoo
- tub with a hand held shower head, or your sink if you have a spray nozzle
- towels
- hair dryer
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Step 1
Get all your items set out close enough to grab before starting. Put a plug in the drain but don't fill the tub/sink quite yet. Start by pouring a small amount of the flea shampoo into your hand. Starting at the opening of the ears, rub the shampoo directly onto the dry fur, carefully do the face, being careful not to get it in the eyes, nose, or mouth.
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Step 2
Fleas will run and hide in any opening when the fur gets wet. So before you turn on the water don't forget to do the opposite end of your dog. Yes, that's right they'll go there! Once you have thoroughly covered those areas, you can wet the fur slightly to help in the lathering process of the shampooing. Let the medicated shampoo stand for at least 5 minutes after thoroughly shampooing, or as long as it's recommended on the bottle. (you can fill the tub after the 5 minutes, or just consider it a shower if you prefer a simply rinse cycle)
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Step 3
Start rinsing the face area by holding their chin up as you spray near their ears and face. Continue until you reach the tip of the tail. Pick off any dead fleas that don't rinse out by holding the spray and scratching it with your fingernail. They tend to hold on when they die. Pull the plug to drain and grab your towels. Give a vigorous rub down and then blow-dry until slightly damp. Let him/her loose and see how great they feel!
