When to start bathing the dog

Bathing a dog

The dog is an animal that, let's face it, gets into almost anywhere 🙂. At the end of the day it can end up quite dirty, but unfortunately we can't bathe him daily, since your skin would be without its natural defenses. What we can do, however, is occasionally give him wet wipes made specifically for animals that care for and protect his body.

But how often to bathe it? It can be done without problems once a month. But if you have a puppy and what you want to know is to know when to start bathing the dog, riding a Mundo Perros We're going to tell you.

And it is that unfortunately not all veterinarians agree on what is the age with which you can bathe for the first time, well it is feared that the puppy will cool down and contract the distemper, which is a disease that can be fatal in hairy so young. Thus, many professionals recommend bathing him from 4 months of age, which will be when he has all the vaccines.

But, on the other hand, there are other veterinarians who think that it is possible to bathe before finishing the vaccination schedule, that it is only necessary to follow some practices and advice, which are the following:

  • With a large towel, dry it well, thoroughly.
  • If you use a hairdryer, place it 30 inches from the animal's body, otherwise it could burn itself.
  • The water must be at around 36ºC.
  • Use a specific puppy shampoo.

Clean dog

Anyway, if none of them convinces you, you can choose to bathe him dry, using dry shampoos sold in pet stores that allow you to clean the dog's coat without the need for water. It is a very interesting option when your furry is still a puppy. This way you avoid running the risk of her getting sick, while making sure her hair shines 🙂.


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