Bathing Your Pups - Some Advice

Honest Paws offers some good advice about how often to bathe your dog.

Did you know that 56% of dog parents aren't bathing their pups as often as they should? This visual highlights how often Americans think they should be bathing their dogs, compelling facts on dog hygiene and some helpful grooming tips for puppy parents.

 

56% of Pet Parents Don't Bathe Their Dogs as Frequently As They Should [Survey]

 

 

According to Petco’s Manager of Pet Services Grooming Education, Wendy Weinand, you should wash your dog once every four weeks. This ensures that their skin and coat are clean, free from harmful microorganisms and debris.

Giving your dog a bath once a month will help to keep skin, fur, paws, and ears free of filth and infection. But how can you tell if your doggo needs a bath before the estimated four weeks mark?

60% Pet Parents Use the Sniff Test When Deciding to Bathe Their Dog

 

 

You can see the full visual and other survey findings here.

 

 

 

Comments

[David]

I know that I should probably bathe my dog a lot more than I currently do. Starting to try and do it once every other week. It's just a significant amount of work... but it's been helping prevent skin issues, I believe.