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How often should I bathe my dog and what's the best way to clean her?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Bichon Frise | Female | spayed | 2 months and 9 days old

Lucy keeps on getting so dirty and I was wondering how to clean her .(How often can I bath her)

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 10th, 2018

Usually maximum one bath every two weeks would be enough to keep her clean. Hypoallergenic (oatmeal) or specific shampoo designed for dogs should be used. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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