How Often Should We Bath Our Dog?

There is no strict recommendation on how often we need to bathe our dog. Actually bathing frequency is depend on the dog if it need to take a bath or not, usually it depend on the breed and what type of activities the dog is involved in. Also some factor like when your dog is really dirty, when it need a flea bath and if the smell is not good for your nose.

Most dogs usually never really require a bath. Baths can be given as often as is necessary, although regular grooming, by way of combing and brushing, is often all that is required. Two or three baths a month is not considered excessive. If a dog is bathed too often the skin will be stripped of its natural, protective oils. This will result in dry itchy skin, which will cause your dog to scratch, further irritating the already sensitive skin. If you need to bathe your dog more frequently make sure to use a pet shampoo that will also moisturize your dog’s skin. You may also want to follow up with an after bath pet coat conditioner specifically formulated for dry skin.

Dog skin is different from human skin because dog skin is thinner and has no sweat glands. Also it has a different pH compared to human skin, and as such, a pet’s skin is much more sensitive than human skin. Human shampoo should never be used on dogs and heavily perfumed shampoos should also be avoided, since they may cause an allergic reaction. For much better grooming result consult your veterinarian, he/she can advise you on which shampoo is ideal for your pet.