| How Much Should You Bathe Your Pet |
Sep 20, 2007 |
| Tub Time: How Much? | September 20, 2007 |
Curious whether you could get away with fewer trips to the Doggie Dunk? Surprisingly, how often you bathe your pooch depends more on your tolerance for doggie smells and dirt than on Fido's concept of personal hygiene. With regular brushing and combing, most dogs are happy with only an occasional shampoo. Even long-haired dogs can go 2 months or so without a bath. However, if your sensitivity is the issue, a bath every 2 or 3 weeks is fine, as long as you use a doggie shampoo that won't irritate your pet's thin skin or dry his coat. And rinse him several times to be sure there's no soap left behind. |
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