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How often should I bathe my dog?
Obviously, dogs who romp outside get dirtier than dogs who are more frequently inside. There is no rule of thumb to follow when deciding how often to bathe your dog except to keep his skin clean as possible with the least amount of bathing.
Usually it takes about 24 hours before a dog’s oils returns back into the hair and skin. But overdo bath time and you can run into some dog skin related health problems. Frequent baths with the use of harsh or inappropriate shampoos will dry your dog’s skin and cause it to flake and itch. Bathing your dog every two to three months is usually adequate enough to maintain a clean dog without causing skin issues.
Some dogs are born with natural waterproof coats. If you bath them to often their coats will lose their ability to repel water—a critical need to dogs who swim a great deal, live in cold temperatures or are kept outside quite often. Also, your dog should be completely dry before going outside in the cold to avoid a chill.
Brushing a dog’s coat daily removes grime and accumulated dead hair. In addition to regular brushing, wipe down your canine companion with clean water and a towel to help control allergy inducing dander.
During your dog’s bath time take the time to examine his eyes, ears, nose, skin and paws for signs of infection, unknown lumps and parasites (mites). As you begin the bath process, talk softly to your pet and stroke him frequently to reassure him that all is fine.
Usually it takes about 24 hours before a dog’s oils returns back into the hair and skin. But overdo bath time and you can run into some dog skin related health problems. Frequent baths with the use of harsh or inappropriate shampoos will dry your dog’s skin and cause it to flake and itch. Bathing your dog every two to three months is usually adequate enough to maintain a clean dog without causing skin issues.
Some dogs are born with natural waterproof coats. If you bath them to often their coats will lose their ability to repel water—a critical need to dogs who swim a great deal, live in cold temperatures or are kept outside quite often. Also, your dog should be completely dry before going outside in the cold to avoid a chill.
Brushing a dog’s coat daily removes grime and accumulated dead hair. In addition to regular brushing, wipe down your canine companion with clean water and a towel to help control allergy inducing dander.
During your dog’s bath time take the time to examine his eyes, ears, nose, skin and paws for signs of infection, unknown lumps and parasites (mites). As you begin the bath process, talk softly to your pet and stroke him frequently to reassure him that all is fine.
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