Ever wondered how often it’s appropriate to bathe your dog? If your pup absolutely hates bath time and you let him void it as much as possible, you might not be bathing your pet often enough. On the flip side, if you give your dog a rinse every week, you might be going a little overboard with the baths! In this post, we’ll give you the low-down on dog baths and discuss how frequently you should be siding and scrubbing up your pup.
Bathing Your Dog: Why It’s Important For Your Pet’s Health
Your dog’s coat is designed to protect his skin and to help keep him healthy. It’s pretty incredible just what your dog’s fur can do, including helping him regulate his temperature, keep him dry, protect his skin from sun exposure, and more.
Regular bathing helps to keep your dog’s coat healthy so it can protect your pet. It also helps to remove excess fur, skin, and debris. And can help maintain your pet’s skin wellness, too. Plus, when you’re snuggled up to your pet, you want him to smell nice and regular bathing helps with stinky dog odor.
What To Keep In Mind Before Bathtime
There is no magic number of days you should wait in between baths because every pet is unique. Your dog has his own specific health needs that might be very different from another pet and that will influence how often it makes sense for you to bathe your dog.
Before you fill your bathtub and bust out the bubble bath, consider these things:
Allergies: If your dog has allergies, it is very possible to over bathe your dog. If you give your dog too many baths when he is experiencing an allergic reaction, it can actually make things worse and lead to even more itchiness and agitation. That said, soothing soaks can be incredibly beneficial for your pet during allergy season. If your pet has allergies, it’s best to bathe sparingly and to look for bath products with soothing ingredients.
Skin Conditions: Keep your dog’s skin health in mind before bath time. If your pet has skin issues, irritation, or open wounds, you need to be careful and only bathe your dog when necessary. That said, other skin issues might benefit from frequent bathing, so it’s best to discuss bathtime with your Vet if your dog has troubled skin.
