How often should I bathe my new puppy without drying out his skin?

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How often can I bathe my little puppy? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 6 days old | 9 lbs

Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Congratulations on your new puppy! My best opinion would be the less you bathe Twix the better. Twix has natural oils secreted by his skin that help ensure a healthy coat of fur. The more these oils are washed away, the drier his skin and coat will be. I would not bathe him more then once a month if you can manage it. Obviously puppies can be dirty little creatures, so of course if you have to do so more often he will be fine. However, his best skin and coat health would be from infrequent baths. We here at Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach want to help support you as you and Twix continue on this new advdebturw together. So please feel free to post any questions you have in the future.

How often should I bathe my new puppy without drying out his skin?

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