Bathing
Westies have very dry skin and coat so using a harsh shampoo or chemicals will often cause skin irritation and scratching. Westies are neat and clean little dogs that require little bathing. Usually brushing and cleaning with grooming chalk or cornstarch with keep them clean. But for the Georgia "clay-diggers" who are bed-sleepers, a bath in a mild, non-detergent shampoo will do the trick. Oatmeal or mild whitening shampoo is usually very soothing, cleaning without irritation.
洗澡
西高有很干的皮肤和毛因此需要用硬毛的浴液否则其他化学制品将经常导致西高去挠皮肤。西高是整洁干净的小狗所以不需要经常洗澡。通常把美容粉笔或玉米淀粉刷他的毛清洗就可以保持它们的清洁。但是对于睡在床上总是掘土，用柔和的无清洁剂的浴液是好的，柔和的增白浴液经常能让他们安心的洗澡。

TO DO A COUPLE TIMES A WEEK:
一周作两次

** Brush and comb the coat. Be sure to get down to the base of the coat close to the skin and get out any knots.
刷和梳毛，确定梳到毛根并且没有毛结

** Clean teeth using brush and dog toothpaste. Do not use paste made for people because the Westies do not spit it out.
用牙刷和犬用牙膏清洁牙齿。不要用人用的牙膏因为西高不会完全吐出来


TO DO EVERY FEW WEEKS:
不到几周就做一次
** Trim or file the nails. Do not forget the dew claw (thumbnail) on the front feet.
修理指甲。

** Use scissors to trim the hair around the feet and between the pads on the bottom of the feet.
用剪刀修剪脚底毛
** Bathe with non-detergent shampoo as needed - but not too often!
在需要的时候用非清洁剂香波洗澡，但不要经常洗
TO DO EVERY MONTH:

** Remove discolored hair from the inside of the ears by pulling them out.
把耳朵里污染的毛拔掉
** Trim the tips of the ears on the sides, front and back no more than the size of your thumbnail. Use scissors.

** Trim hair for cleanliness around the anus.

** Use thinning shears to trim the tail so it looks like an upside-down carrot.

** Do not forget heartworm and flea preventatives.

TO DO EVERY 6-8 WEEKS:

** Use clippers (#5 or #6 blade) to cut hair on neck, chest and rear to 1/4" or 1/2" long. Leave hair longer at chest between legs (see grooming chart).

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