Golden Retriever Makes Mad Dash for Pool Directly After 2-Hour Bathing Session

Summer is almost here, and that means that our water loving pets are spending lots of time keeping cool by getting in our pools, playing in the sprinklers, and playing tug of war with the hose. Drake is a Golden Retriever that loves swimming; so much so that his mom has a hard time keeping him out of their pool! Drake recently recovered from double ear infections, so mom shared a video of her 2-hour bathing session to get him all cleaned up since he was feeling better, including blowing out and curling his beautiful coat since he's back on the mend.

Drake's mom shared the video on June 1st. It starts with mom cleaning up his 'eye boogies' and ears. She cleans his paws to help keep his allergies at bay, and even curls his hair. I love what he says about his beef flavored toothpaste, too! Watch until the end when after all of that work, mom forgot to close the door to the pool, and that pool was calling Drake's name!

Drake's mom tells him that he's in big, big trouble, but it doesn't look to me like he has any regrets at all! He's even smiling and proud of himself for that big leap into the pool! The whole thing was too cute! Commenters got a kick out of Drake, too. @Roslyn shared, "That jump was personal LOL!" Another commenter said, "The pretty ones can get away with anything."

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Tips for Preventing Ear Infections in Dogs

Commenter @Carli Baker asked, "Is there anything you do to prevent the ear infections? Still trying to figure it out with our Golden." People shared several different things that have worked for them. Someone suggested it might be a food allergy and to have him checked. Several people got ear drops from their vet that seem to do the trick. @meeeeeshell recommended, "Another good tip is to keep the hair around the ear matt free and short - a lot of infections start because of ear scratching where dirt gets from the paw into the ear so try avoid itchy hair."

So how do you help your dog avoid getting ear infections? Some dog breeds are susceptible to ear infections, and it's an ongoing battle. Some studies have shown that long-eared dogs can have more humid conditions in their ear canal, which can lead to an infection.

Check your dog's ears regularly, making sure that they are clean and dry. Make sure to dry their ears well anytime they get wet, like after a dip in the pool or bath since moisture breeds bacteria.

Another Pet Helpful article suggested that prevention is key, "...pay close attention to his ears. You want to make sure that you clean them frequently to remove debris. Apply a vet-approved cleaner to your dog's ears (one at a time) and massage the base of the ear for about 20 to 30 seconds to soften and release the debris. Then take a dry cotton ball and wipe out the fluids and debris. Keep repeating the procedure until you don't see any more debris being wiped up by the cotton ball."

Feed your pooch a healthy diet. Ask your vet about foods that can help keep your dog healthy and that promote ear health. They may want to check to ensure your dog doesn't have food allergies. They also may be able to prescribe something to help keep your dog from getting infections in the first place.

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