How often does a dog actually require to be bathed? I have recently adopted a 3 month old street pup who has been newly vaccinated and has been through fairly rough conditions. What complications may arise by bathing them ‘too often’?
Firstly, kudos on giving the little fellow a new home! For a three month old pup growing up in a tropical country such as ours, it’s more than enough to bathe them once a week. Dogs have no sweat glands so don’t make the mistake of bathing them every other day as their skin is prone to lose its resistance levels and may become very dry. It’s in our nature to dislike the smell emitting from a dog but in western countries they never bathe their dogs but simply resort to brushing them.
**Dr. Dassanayaka is a well experienced practicing veterinarian who runs his own “Seepet Animal Hospital” situated in Pelawatta. He can be contacted via email : [email protected]
(Text by Heshani Jayawickrama)
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