| Shampooing - A Maltese should be given a bath every seven to ten days. Be sure to use a quality shampoo and conditioner. Use care during the shampoo process. Too much rubbing can cause breakage and matting of their hair. Use a washcloth to wash your dog’s face. Be careful to avoid getting shampoo in their eyes. Rinse every part of the dog’s body until all traces of soap are gone and the water runs completely clear. |  |
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| Blow Drying - You should always blow dry your Maltese after its bath. Make sure you always use the medium heat setting on your blow dryer. Using high heat can cause the hair to break more readily. Dry one section at a time before moving on to another. The most important time to brush your Maltese is after their bath when the coat in just damp. |  |
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| Brushing - Brushing is very important to keep the coat looking nice and mat free. You should brush your Maltese every other day. It is a good idea to mist the hair with a conditioner spray when brushing. Make sure you brush the entire coat and not just the top. |  |
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| Brushing Teeth - You should brush your Maltese's teeth every day especially for older dogs which more likely to have plaque buildup. Don’t use toothpaste made for humans because it contains ingredients that can cause your Maltese to have an upset stomach. Puppies are open to new experiences, so they are more likely to accept brushing than older dogs and will continue to do so into their adult lives. |  |
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| Cleaning Ears - Use cotton balls to clean dirty ears or ears filled with a waxy dark substance. Dampen the cotton ball with an ear cleaner made for dogs. Wipe the inner surface of the ear as far down as you can reach. Be gentle that your don’t clean to far down into the ear. |  |
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| Clipping
Nails
- Clip your Maltese's nails under good lighting. Most Maltese
nails are white or light colored. The dark center of the quick is
clearly visible. Clip only the end of the nail being careful not to
cut the quick. Nails should be clipped on a weekly basis. A good
time to trim is right after a bath. |
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