When to start bathing the dog

If you have a puppy you are likely to want to know when is the best time to start bathing. You should know that there are different theories defended by professionals in the world of veterinary medicine that do not always coincide and that take into account the health and protection of the animal.

In we will show you when to start bathing the dog explaining the two theories defended by veterinarians who watch over the health of your dog.

Steps to follow:

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Not all veterinarians agree when determining when to start bathing the dog because there is fear that the animal, when it is a puppy, will cool down and spread one of the common diseases in dogs: distemper.

This disease is the turning point that makes some veterinarians advise bathing a dog sooner or later. Next we expose the theories of the professionals of the sector.

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On the one hand, there are veterinarians who believe that it is best to start bathing the dog when the vaccination schedule has finished, that is, after 4 months of the puppy's life.

The vaccine against distemper is carried out at 2 months of age, therefore, some veterinarians do not recommend that you bathe the dog before 4 months, when you have finished with the calendar.

In this article we tell you when you should vaccinate a dog.

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On the other hand, there are veterinarians who defend that it is not essential to have finished with the dog's vaccination schedule; simply, a series of practices must be carried out to ensure that your dog's health is not affected by the bath. These practices refer to that, after bathing the dog, you must dry your coat properly and completely to prevent the dog from constipating.

To get deep drying of the coat, it is advisable to use a large towel and a dryer that will clean your dog without risks of disease. Of course: if you are going to use the dryer keep in mind that it has to be 30 centimeters from the animal's body otherwise it could burn.

According to this type of veterinarian, you can start bathing the dog at the time you want and believe that your dog needs a wash; but always following the guidelines outlined in what refers to the drying of the hair to achieve good dog health.

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Another option that exists to start bathing the dog is to give them a dry bath ; that is, apply specific products on the animal's body that are designed to clean your dog without the need to apply water. This way, you will avoid that your dog takes cold with the contact of the water but you will get to clean your fur and contribute in your personal hygiene.

Dry baths can be carried out with specific products for this company and that you can get in both animal stores and veterinary centers. The procedure is to apply the product on the dog and, after minutes, clean the product with the help of a special brush.

Here we tell you how to bathe your dog without water.

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In any case, it is best to consult with your dog's veterinarian who will advise you on when to start bathing the dog depending on your age and breed. In addition, you should also bear in mind that:

If you are going to bathe your puppy avoid doing it in the shower, it is a very large space and your dog can slip; try to do it in buckets or in the sink. In this article we tell you how to bathe your dog at home.