Title: Bathe an animal.
Course: Small Animal Care II (18102-II) > Section: Performing Grooming Functions

Bathing should include

- following safety precautions for bathing an animal (i.e., placing cotton balls in the ears, protecting the eyes)
- identifying necessary supplies and equipment
- selecting a shampoo appropriate for the skin type of the animal
- preparing the bathing area
- sudsing the animal
- completely rinsing shampoo from the animal
- removing hair from the drain
- cleaning and disinfecting the workstation after bathing is complete.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What precautions should be taken when bathing an animal?
- What factors should be considered when selecting a shampoo?
- What are the possible consequences of insufficiently rinsing the shampoo from the coat?
- How is water temperature important when giving a bath? What temperatures are considered best?
- Why is it important to keep hair from going down the drain? What methods can be used to prevent hair from going down the drain?