Clean dog kennels keep your pet healthy.
Keeping your dog's kennel free of mud provides your pet with a clean and safe place to sleep and play. Some kennels are large areas enclosed with a chain link-style fence and others are small plastic carriers that are designed to be used in the house. Either type should be cleaned regularly to keep your dog from having to lie in his own waste, which can make him sick. The materials needed to clean a dog's kennel are available at pet supply stores.
Instructions
1. Remove your dog from the kennel. It will be easier to remove all the mud from the kennel if you don't have to work around your dog.
2. Wipe the kennel with a clean rag. Remove as much of the mud as possible. A wet or dry rag works well and your choice depends on preference.
3. Scrub the kennel with a wet, soapy rag. Plain dish soap works well, but many products are available that are designed to be used on pet messes. Cleaners that are low in harsh chemicals are better for your dog's health because he won't be breathing them when he spends time in his kennel. Use a scrub brush for stubborn mud.
4. Rinse the kennel. Use a clean, wet rag for smaller kennels and a hose with a spray attachment for larger kennels. Starting the back, rinse as you move forward, which will prevent the soap and dirty water from running back into the cleaned portion of the kennel.
5. Dry the kennel. Air dry or wipe it dry with a clean, dry rag or towel.
6. Wash your dog. Before allowing him to go back into the kennel, wash his fur with soap and water and dry him. This will help keep the kennel clean. If your dog goes outside and has dirty paws, wipe them clean before he goes back into the kennel. This will prevent mud from building up in the kennel.
7. Wash your dog's bedding. If you keep a blanket or cushion for your dog to sleep on in the kennel, take it out and run it through the washing machine to remove any mud that was transferred onto it from your dog or the surface of the kennel.
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