How often is too often to bathe a puppy?

Question

I got him on Monday night and he had a bath that day, but he's already a bit stinky from having to go outside in the rain for bathroom breaks a few times yesterday. I know dog hair isn't like human hair, and they need the natural oils in it, so how often can I bathe him without it being bad for his skin and coat?

Answer 1

once a week is good.

but once a month is even better.

Answer 2

You usually want to bath him whenever he is stinky but not more than once a week. Once a week is okay but the less you do it the better. Try every other week and see how that goes.

Answer 3

You are suposed to bathe them twice every month, if they start to get "stinky" then you can bathe them more often, but remember, dogs always smell like dogs!

Answer 4

Once every three months.  Washing them every week or month will dry out their skin.

Answer 5

No dog, unless they have rolled in something really smelly should be bathed more than every 6 to 8 weeks.  Some dogs can go much longer than that, it depends on the dog.  If you bathe him too frequently, it'll strip his natural oils and can cause skin irritation and dry it out.  If you are worried about him get a little bit of a "dog smell" then just try the doggie fresher/colognes they sell at pet stores.

Answer 6

Once a month is enough. Matter of fact is that dogs can smell a bit when getting wet all the time. Make sure you dry the dog properly.

Some of my dogs get only bathed once a year!!!! Others get bathed before a big major show.

Dogs do not require being bathed all the time!!!

Answer 7

I just got a puppy on saturday and just ordered some shampoo from hsn.com that claims not to dry out their skin and leave essential oils on their coat.  I bathe my other dog 1 a week

Answer 8

whenever they smell or get dirty

Answer 9

If he sleeps with you, it's important to keep him clean. Like once or twice a month isn't harmful at all. More often than once a week, though, can strip his fur of the natural oils he needs. I would reccommend giving him a rub down with a damp towel if it smells like he's rolled in something or his fur is dirty and it's one of those inbetween weeks.  

Answer 10

I give my dogs a bath once a month. the shampoo strips the coat of natural oils, so once a month is enough for my dogs, and i use a shampoo that is gentle on the skin.

it's been raining like crazy here lately so my dogs have gotten muddy from our walks etc.

i just hose them down with water in the tub afterwords, NO shampoo.

Answer 11

Bathing once a month works for most dogs. There are some general guidelines at this site that may be helpful.

http://dogtime.com/bathing.html

Answer 12

I generally bathe my dogs once avery few weeks, but it really depends on their coat. Short haired dogs require less maintenance, but long haired dogs, to may want to bathe them more often.  

Answer 13

1 or 2 a month

Answer 14

It'll depend on your shampoo. If you use a good one (I LOVE the smell & gentleness of Tropiclean) then you can do it once a week, if he really needs it.

Most pet stores have it (specialty shops & stores like Petco)

Answer 15

well,if he does get stinky then just use those wipes.once a month is good but it does depend on what kind he is.

Answer 16

once a week, use an umbrella and wait with them.

Answer 17

once or twice a month should be plenty. Use a brand of baby shampoo so you dont hurt its eyes.

Answer 18

well i bathe my dog often so to keep his coat health give him one raw egg shell and all but put it in the blender or mash it up real well with the food you already feed him

Answer 19

I would give your puppy a bath when he gets dirty or starts to smell bad but try not to give him a bath too much because it good irritate his skin. Good Luck!

Answer 20

I wouldn't bathe him more than once a month, maybe once every 3 weeks, but that would be IT.

You can buy doggie spray that makes them smell better. You should be able to find some at any petstore.

Answer 21

ONLY BATHE 1/MONTH!!! If you bathe more than that it can actually make the dog's coat weird and leave the skin itchy.

I took a vet assistant course and the vet who taught it said only once a month, I don't exactly remember what she said would happen to the coat but yeah... if they got smelly you could also give a bath in between.

Answer 22

They should only be bathed at most evey 10 days or so; but I usually bathe mine once a month. When my puppies need a little freshening up between baths, I use baby wipes on them. This cleans them right up.