Dog Lovers Manual

Yes, but if she struggles with wet bathing it is safer to use a dry shampoo. When wet bathing, ensure she has a non-slip surface to stand on, you have someone to hold and steady her, and that you dry her properly afterwards.

Towards the end of pregnancy, trim excess hair from her trousers, skirt (stomach) and very carefully from around the teats. The first two will aid hygiene and ease of delivery, and the last will make it easy for the puppies to find the nipples and to suckle.