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When can you bathe a puppy?
There is no single magic age for a first bath. If bathing is genuinely needed, it can be done carefully provided the puppy is healthy, kept warm and dried thoroughly.
There is no single magic age for a first bath. If bathing is genuinely needed, it can be done carefully provided the puppy is healthy, kept warm and dried thoroughly.
What to know
Very young puppies should be protected from chilling and unnecessary baths. Use lukewarm water and a dog-formulated product, avoid eyes and ears and dry thoroughly. Ask a veterinarian first if the puppy is ill, has skin problems or is extremely young.