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How often should I bathe my Maltese to prevent mats and keep clean?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hello. How often does a Maltese needs bathing? White coat on a pet is my least favorite color

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on August 28th, 2017

I would bathe no more than once per week. Many dogs can go much longer between baths depending on their lifestyle and how short their coat is. Unless there is a medical problem, no dog requires bathing, but dogs with long hair can get mats that can cause different issues.

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