We all love our dogs and we all want to help them live a long and healthy life. Good nutrition is the key to both of these but actually how often should you wash your dog.
We are going to take a look at how the different types of coats affect how often we need to wash them and we will look at the different aspects of this.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU WASH YOUR DOG?
Generally speaking, a dog with a short and smooth coat that doesn't need much attention to their grooming can go up to two to three months without having a bath, whereas traditionally longer coated dogs need to have their coats brushed more often. The purpose of bathing your dog is both for the comfort factor of making them smell and look clean.
It is also another grooming method that allows you to check over your pet dog for any signs of skin trouble or lumps on the body that suggests there may be something wrong that could need to be checked out by a veterinarian.
The other factors that affect the bathing of your dog are
1) SKIN PROBLEMS AND ALLERGIES
Dogs sometimes suffer from conditions like allergies to fleas and ticks, or human dander that require the use of medicated shampoos during their regular bathing routine. Some dogs may even have skin conditions that require particular sensitivity when choosing a shampoo brand.
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2) ACTIVITY LEVEL
If your dog is active and spends a lot of time outdoors like playing with other dogs or if they swim with you in pools or lakes, then chances are bath time will be a lot more regular.
You see, dogs who get into the dirt might need extra cleanings because dirt tends to stick to hair and can cause odor problems.
"A dog with a short and smooth coat that doesn't need much attention to their grooming can go up to two to three months without having a bath, whereas traditionally longer coated dogs need to have their coats brushed more often."
3) COAT TYPE
Long-haired dogs are not big fans of the water. As a result, they rarely go in the pool to play with their ball or stick. While that’s okay in some instances, some dogs will tend to shake the water out of their coats seconds after exiting the pool and that can be more of a problem than it sounds! For long hair dogs, AKC recommends bathing them once every four to six weeks. For short hair dogs like Labrador bathing once in two to three months is accepted.
Make sure to always groom your dog's coat with our easy to use grooming brush.
4) YOUR COMFORT
It can be beneficial to bathe your dog more frequently. For example, bathing your furry pal regularly could help an allergy sufferer by helping to remove allergens like dust and dander from their coat before you spend time with them. Bathing your pup at the first sign of stink will also make them much easier to live with due to their lessening odors.
"Bathing your pup at the first sign of stink will also make them much easier to live with due to their lessening odors"
FRESHEN UP BETWEEN WASHES
In the meantime, you can help your dog to a quick fix with our daily cleanser and in-between dry shampoo to remove dirt and dander while conditioning and nourishing skin and fur.
IN CONCLUSION
We hope you have enjoyed our article on how often to bathe your dog. We know that this can be an extremely confusing topic for pet owners, especially as there are so many differing opinions out there. While every dog is different and has different needs, we hope that this article will help you as you care for your dog!
