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How often should I bathe my new puppy and how often should he go out?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | 2 months and 14 days old

Hi i just got a little blue nose pitbull puppy. I want to take the best the care of him. How often should i bathe him. How often should i feed him and how much? How much water? Is taking him out 2-3 times a day enough?

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Answered By C. Rathjens, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 15th, 2017

Congratulations! Bathe him now, and then only when dirty, no more than every other week. Most dogs end up needing bathes every few months. At his age, he needs to go out at least couple of hour (and more frequently when you are home and awake) while he's learning to go outside. I would highly recommend checking out these two free e-books about puppies. Have fun! https://www.dogstardaily.com/files/BEFORE%20You%20Get%20Your%20Puppy.pdf https://www.dogstardaily.com/files/downloads/AFTER_You_Get_Your_Puppy.pdf

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