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How often should I bathe my puppy and how do I dry them safely?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Poodle | Female | 2 months and 26 days old | 3.96832 lbs

Hi, could you tell me how often can I give puppy a bath? And how should I dry him? Is it enough to dry her by towel or I should dry her by hair dryer? I have a miniature poodle.

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Answered By Mara Howard, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 26th, 2017

Congratulations on your new puppy! Dogs can be bathed once weekly, but unless there is an issue they are typically bathed monthly. She can be dried with a towel or a hair dryer on a low setting, just ensure that it isn't held too close to the skin and is not focused on one section for too long. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

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