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05/20/2008 Photo: Moen
According to a recent consumer survey, 47 percent of American pet owners bathe their pets in their home bathtub or shower and 31 percent bathe their pets monthly, while 21 percent bathe them weekly.
“While most pet owners bathe their pets in their tub or shower, our research also showed that among those who don’t, more than 40 percent have considered bathing their household pets in these spots,” said Jack Suvak, Moen’s director of marketing research.
With this flurry of furry activity, if you are one of the many American pet owners that utilizes your personal bathing space for yourself as well as your precious pet, it’s a good idea to make a few simple updates to your bath to make it Fido-friendly.
Splish Splash, Pets in the Bath
First, take preventative measures. Make sure your bathing surface is non-skid by applying tread strips or a bath mat to the bottom of the tub. Protect your plumbing from fur and hair clogs by installing a simple drain screen.
Next, think about installing a handheld showerhead. New Inspire™ multi-setting handheld showerheads from Moen offer a superior showering experience for pets and pet owners alike. Available in three-, five- and seven-setting models, Inspire’s spray selector makes it easy to move from one setting to another, even when hands are wet or soapy. Best of all, Inspire handheld showerheads are easy to install and available at Lowe’s stores nationwide – offering fast set-up for Fido’s bath.
Don’t know what to do with all of your pet supplies? Adding a shower bench with storage to your bathroom not only is convenient for storing your pet shampoo, brushes and treats for easy access, but it’ll also be easier on your back when washing your pet.
After bathing Fido, does he try to jump out of the tub before drying off? Installing a curved shower rod may be the answer to keep you and your bathroom dry while allowing Fido to shake off in the shower. Thanks to the line of Curved Shower Rods from Inspirations® by Moen®, these heavy-duty, fixed- or adjustable-length rods feature a graceful curve that provides up to 7½ additional inches of showering space. Easy to install and available in today’s most popular finishes, you and Fido will feel like you’re in an oversized, luxury shower.
Once you have the bathing process down, get some dry ideas. Keep two sets of towels handy – one for you and one for your pet. Specialty pet drying towels absorb up to 10 times their weight in water, keeping your dog– and the surfaces in your bathroom – dry. For a more high-tech option for animals with thick coats, consider using a pet dryer. Pet dryers offer a sensible alternative to standard hairdryers that can damage animals’ coats or cause burns, using less heat and more air volume to quickly and safely dry your pet.
By setting up your bathroom and shower to keep both man and man’s best friend clean, you will both be fetching in no time.
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