{"id":105367,"date":"2022-04-22T12:38:40","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:38:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-3-month-old-puppy-get-groomed\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:38:40","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:38:40","slug":"can-a-3-month-old-puppy-get-groomed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-3-month-old-puppy-get-groomed\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a 3 month old puppy get groomed?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-3-month-old-puppy-get-groomed\/#Can_a_3_month_old_puppy_get_groomed\" title=\"Can a 3 month old puppy get groomed?\">Can a 3 month old puppy get groomed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-3-month-old-puppy-get-groomed\/#Can_a_3_month_old_Shih_Tzu_be_groomed\" title=\"Can a 3 month old Shih Tzu be groomed?\">Can a 3 month old Shih Tzu be groomed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-3-month-old-puppy-get-groomed\/#How_many_months_can_a_Shih_Tzu_be_groomed\" title=\"How many months can a Shih Tzu be groomed?\">How many months can a Shih Tzu be groomed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-3-month-old-puppy-get-groomed\/#How_do_you_take_care_of_a_3_month_old_Shih_Tzu\" title=\"How do you take care of a 3 month old Shih Tzu?\">How do you take care of a 3 month old Shih Tzu?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-3-month-old-puppy-get-groomed\/#Can_I_groom_my_3_month_old_puppy\" title=\"Can I groom my 3 month old puppy?\">Can I groom my 3 month old puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-3-month-old-puppy-get-groomed\/#How_old_should_a_puppy_be_to_get_groomed\" title=\"How old should a puppy be to get groomed?\">How old should a puppy be to get groomed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-3-month-old-puppy-get-groomed\/#Can_you_groom_a_3_month_old_puppy\" title=\"Can you groom a 3 month old puppy?\">Can you groom a 3 month old puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-3-month-old-puppy-get-groomed\/#How_many_months_should_a_Shih_Tzu_be_groomed\" title=\"How many months should a Shih Tzu be groomed?\">How many months should a Shih Tzu be groomed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-3-month-old-puppy-get-groomed\/#When_can_a_puppy_be_groomed_for_the_first_time\" title=\"When can a puppy be groomed for the first time?\">When can a puppy be groomed for the first time?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-3-month-old-puppy-get-groomed\/#When_can_I_get_my_Shih_Tzu_puppy_groomed\" title=\"When can I get my Shih Tzu puppy groomed?\">When can I get my Shih Tzu puppy groomed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-3-month-old-puppy-get-groomed\/#When_should_a_puppy_be_groomed_for_the_first_time\" title=\"When should a puppy be groomed for the first time?\">When should a puppy be groomed for the first time?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-3-month-old-puppy-get-groomed\/#What_Should_I_Feed_My_3_month_old_Shih_Tzu\" title=\"What Should I Feed My 3 month old Shih Tzu?\">What Should I Feed My 3 month old Shih Tzu?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-3-month-old-puppy-get-groomed\/#How_much_should_a_3_month_old_Shih_Tzu_puppy_eat\" title=\"How much should a 3 month old Shih Tzu puppy eat?\">How much should a 3 month old Shih Tzu puppy eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-3-month-old-puppy-get-groomed\/#Can_I_bathe_my_3_month_old_Shih_Tzu\" title=\"Can I bathe my 3 month old Shih Tzu?\">Can I bathe my 3 month old Shih Tzu?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-3-month-old-puppy-get-groomed\/#How_often_should_I_bathe_my_3_month_old_Shih_Tzu\" title=\"How often should I bathe my 3 month old Shih Tzu?\">How often should I bathe my 3 month old Shih Tzu?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_3_month_old_puppy_get_groomed\"><\/span>Can a 3 month old puppy get groomed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Officially <b>it is best to wait until your new puppy is 8-weeks old, and can leave their mother before you consider getting them groomed. Once the puppy has been introduced to its new home and has established relations with the new owner they can think about getting the puppy groomed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_3_month_old_Shih_Tzu_be_groomed\"><\/span>Can a 3 month old Shih Tzu be groomed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shih Tzu puppies usually get their first bath at around 8 to 12 weeks old. <b>If they&#8217;re already clean, you can start grooming them at 12 weeks old<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_months_can_a_Shih_Tzu_be_groomed\"><\/span>How many months can a Shih Tzu be groomed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The frequency of grooming visits varies depending on the size of your shih tzu and their unique coat. However, a good rule of thumb is <b>once a month or every six weeks<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_take_care_of_a_3_month_old_Shih_Tzu\"><\/span>How do you take care of a 3 month old Shih Tzu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To care for a shih tzu puppy, <b>make sure you have plenty of hard, rubber toys lying around the house since shih tzu puppies tend to have rough teething periods. Also, feed your puppy a high-quality dog food 3 times a day on a consistent schedule to establish a routine and prevent fussy eating habits.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_groom_my_3_month_old_puppy\"><\/span>Can I groom my 3 month old puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Officially <b>it is best to wait until your new puppy is 8-weeks old, and can leave their mother before you consider getting them groomed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_should_a_puppy_be_to_get_groomed\"><\/span>How old should a puppy be to get groomed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>16-weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_groom_a_3_month_old_puppy\"><\/span>Can you groom a 3 month old puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Officially <b>it is best to wait until your new puppy is 8-weeks old, and can leave their mother before you consider getting them groomed. Once the puppy has been introduced to its new home and has established relations with the new owner they can think about getting the puppy groomed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_months_should_a_Shih_Tzu_be_groomed\"><\/span>How many months should a Shih Tzu be groomed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The frequency of grooming visits varies depending on the size of your shih tzu and their unique coat. However, a good rule of thumb is <b>once a month or every six weeks<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_can_a_puppy_be_groomed_for_the_first_time\"><\/span>When can a puppy be groomed for the first time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>16-weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_can_I_get_my_Shih_Tzu_puppy_groomed\"><\/span>When can I get my Shih Tzu puppy groomed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When should a Shih Tzu puppy be groomed? Shih Tzu puppies usually get their first bath at around 8 to 12 weeks old. If they&#8217;re already clean, you can start grooming them at <b>12 weeks old<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_a_puppy_be_groomed_for_the_first_time\"><\/span>When should a puppy be groomed for the first time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve successfully acclimated your pup to all-around handling, at or around the 10-12 week mark, you can take her in for the first grooming session (often after the second round of shots). At the latest, the first grooming is recommended <b>before 16-weeks of age<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_I_Feed_My_3_month_old_Shih_Tzu\"><\/span>What Should I Feed My 3 month old Shih Tzu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Best Food for Shih Tzu Puppies and Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Merrick Classic Recipe for Small Breeds. The #1 ingredient is chicken meat.  <\/li>\n<li>Wellness Complete Health for Small Breeds . This is also a fantastic choice.  <\/li>\n<li>Halo Natural for Small Breeds &#8211; Chicken and Liver .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_should_a_3_month_old_Shih_Tzu_puppy_eat\"><\/span>How much should a 3 month old Shih Tzu puppy eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Age of PuppyQuantity of Food Per DayNumber of Meals Per Day2 months.75 cup43 months<b>1 cup<\/b>44 months1.25 cup4-55-6 months1.35 cup4-63 more rowsx26bull;16-Jan-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_bathe_my_3_month_old_Shih_Tzu\"><\/span>Can I bathe my 3 month old Shih Tzu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is recommended to bathe a Shih Tzu every three weeks. However, puppies may need to be bathed more frequently, since they can soil their bottoms when they defecate. Using high-quality shampoo and conditioner will help ensure that your puppy&#8217;s coat and skin will be clean and remain healthy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_I_bathe_my_3_month_old_Shih_Tzu\"><\/span>How often should I bathe my 3 month old Shih Tzu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How often should you bathe a shih tzu? The thick, curled coat on a shih tzu is more high maintenance than what you&#8217;ll find on many other breeds. Typically, a shih tzu should be bathed <b>every three weeks to keep its skin and hair healthy and to avoid bad smells from developing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can a 3 month old puppy get groomed?Can a 3 month old Shih Tzu be groomed?How many months can a Shih Tzu be groomed?How do you take care of a 3 month old Shih Tzu?Can I groom my 3 month old puppy?How old should a puppy be to get groomed?Can you groom&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105367"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=105367"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105367\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=105367"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=105367"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=105367"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}