{"id":5115,"date":"2022-04-04T16:15:47","date_gmt":"2022-04-04T16:15:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-bathe-a-hound-dog\/"},"modified":"2022-04-05T12:41:02","modified_gmt":"2022-04-05T12:41:02","slug":"how-often-should-you-bathe-a-hound-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-bathe-a-hound-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"How often should you bathe a hound dog?"},"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\/how-often-should-you-bathe-a-hound-dog\/#How_often_should_you_bathe_a_hound_dog\" title=\"How often should you bathe a hound dog?\">How often should you bathe a hound dog?<\/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\/how-often-should-you-bathe-a-hound-dog\/#Can_I_bathe_my_dog_3_times_a_week\" title=\"Can I bathe my dog 3 times a week?\">Can I bathe my dog 3 times a week?<\/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\/how-often-should-you-bathe-a-hound-dog\/#Is_it_bad_to_bathe_my_dog_once_a_week\" title=\"Is it bad to bathe my dog once a week?\">Is it bad to bathe my dog once a week?<\/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\/how-often-should-you-bathe-a-hound-dog\/#What_happens_if_you_bathe_your_dog_too_much\" title=\"What happens if you bathe your dog too much?\">What happens if you bathe your dog too much?<\/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\/how-often-should-you-bathe-a-hound-dog\/#Can_I_give_my_dog_a_bath_every_other_day\" title=\"Can I give my dog a bath every other day?\">Can I give my dog a bath every other day?<\/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\/how-often-should-you-bathe-a-hound-dog\/#Do_dogs_feel_better_after_a_bath\" title=\"Do dogs feel better after a bath?\">Do dogs feel better after a bath?<\/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\/how-often-should-you-bathe-a-hound-dog\/#How_can_I_keep_my_dog_smelling_good\" title=\"How can I keep my dog smelling good?\">How can I keep my dog smelling good?<\/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\/how-often-should-you-bathe-a-hound-dog\/#What_happens_if_you_never_bathe_your_dog\" title=\"What happens if you never bathe your dog?\">What happens if you never bathe your dog?<\/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\/how-often-should-you-bathe-a-hound-dog\/#Why_does_my_dog_smell_so_bad\" title=\"Why does my dog smell so bad?\">Why does my dog smell so bad?<\/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\/how-often-should-you-bathe-a-hound-dog\/#Can_I_bathe_my_dog_every_2_weeks\" title=\"Can I bathe my dog every 2 weeks?\">Can I bathe my dog every 2 weeks?<\/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\/how-often-should-you-bathe-a-hound-dog\/#How_far_should_you_walk_your_dog\" title=\"How far should you walk your dog?\">How far should you walk your dog?<\/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\/how-often-should-you-bathe-a-hound-dog\/#How_often_should_you_walk_your_dog\" title=\"How often should you walk your dog?\">How often should you walk your dog?<\/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\/how-often-should-you-bathe-a-hound-dog\/#How_do_you_brush_a_dogs_teeth\" title=\"How do you brush a dog\u2019s teeth?\">How do you brush a dog\u2019s teeth?<\/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\/how-often-should-you-bathe-a-hound-dog\/#Can_I_give_my_dog_a_bath_if_she_is_in_heat\" title=\"Can I give my dog a bath if she is in heat?\">Can I give my dog a bath if she is in heat?<\/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\/how-often-should-you-bathe-a-hound-dog\/#Can_I_bathe_my_dog_with_Dawn\" title=\"Can I bathe my dog with Dawn?\">Can I bathe my dog with Dawn?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-bathe-a-hound-dog\/#How_can_I_wash_my_dog_without_a_bath\" title=\"How can I wash my dog without a bath?\">How can I wash my dog without a bath?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_you_bathe_a_hound_dog\"><\/span>How often should you bathe a hound dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the frequency of bathing may be different for each dog, Wendy Weinand, manager, pet services grooming education for Petco, says that a good rule to follow is to wash your dog every four weeks. \u201cThis will help to keep their skin and coat clean and keep their natural oils spread out to help condition,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-bathe-my-dog-3-times-a-week\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_bathe_my_dog_3_times_a_week\"><\/span>Can I bathe my dog 3 times a week?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to bathe more often than once a month, use a soap-free or moisturizing shampoo to prevent the skin from becoming dry. Do not bathe your dog more than once a week, unless recommended by your vet.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-bad-to-bathe-my-dog-once-a-week\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_bad_to_bathe_my_dog_once_a_week\"><\/span>Is it bad to bathe my dog once a week?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If dogs are bathed too frequently, you run the risk of stripping the natural oils that help keep the skin and coat healthy.\u00a0 Unless directed by your vet, do not bathe your dog more than once a week, as this can dry out their skin and damage their fur.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_bathe_your_dog_too_much\"><\/span>What happens if you bathe your dog too much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re curious about how frequently you should be bathing your dog, know that excessive bathing can actually harm your pet. Bathing your dog too often can strip their natural oils, which they need for a healthy coat and skin, says Reader\u2019s Digest. This could result in a dry, dull coat and itchy skin.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9B9VwMGSzoM\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-give-my-dog-a-bath-every-other-day\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_my_dog_a_bath_every_other_day\"><\/span>Can I give my dog a bath every other day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can wash your dog as frequently as every other week (with a gentle shampoo, it could be even more frequent). When in doubt, use your judgment \u2014 if your dog starts to smell, it\u2019s probably time for a bath. It\u2019s also a good idea to check with your veterinarian about how often to bathe your dog.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-feel-better-after-a-bath\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_feel_better_after_a_bath\"><\/span>Do dogs feel better after a bath?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs go crazy after a bath for a range of reasons from relief, to happiness, to an instinctual desire to return to a more familiar scent. Whether you call it a FRAP, the crazies, or the zoomies, the bottom line is, post-bath hyperactivity is a thing.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-keep-my-dog-smelling-good\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_keep_my_dog_smelling_good\"><\/span>How can I keep my dog smelling good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Natural Ways To Make Your Dog Smell Good<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Brush your dog regularly. Brushing your dog\u2019s coat regularly not only keeps it matt and tangle free but it brushes out mud and debris. \u2026<\/li>\n<li>Wash them with natural shampoo.<\/li>\n<li>Keep their teeth clean.<\/li>\n<li>Clean their ears.<\/li>\n<li>Wash your dog\u2019s bedding.<\/li>\n<li>Baking soda.<\/li>\n<li>Rinse after walks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\"><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 2 --><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-you-never-bathe-your-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_never_bathe_your_dog\"><\/span>What happens if you never bathe your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For dogs with some forms of skin disease, the washing process can dry out the dog\u2019s skin and should be avoided, says Dr Hilton. \u201cThe danger is dogs with allergic skin disease commonly have a defect in their skin barrier, which manifests as drying of the skin and that contributes to their misery,\u201d he says<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v1BAl-6C70g\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-smell-so-bad\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_smell_so_bad\"><\/span>Why does my dog smell so bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Seasonal or food allergies can cause inflammation of the skin which leads to excessive secretion of oil from certain glands in the skin, producing a musty smell. Poor diet can contribute to this condition and can also be the cause of other problems including yeast infections, which also give off a foul odor.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-bathe-my-dog-every-2-weeks\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_bathe_my_dog_every_2_weeks\"><\/span>Can I bathe my dog every 2 weeks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Be careful not to bathe your dog too often, because overwashing your dog\u2019s skin can cause irritation. \u201cUnless there is a medical reason for more frequent baths, overbathing your pet\u2014say weekly or even every two weeks\u2014can dry out the skin and coat,\u201d says Weinand.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-far-should-you-walk-your-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_far_should_you_walk_your_dog\"><\/span>How far should you walk your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, walks that are 20-30 minutes long are perfect for most dogs. If your dog falls into the high exercise needs category, try to do a few walks per day along with some more rigorous activities.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-often-should-you-walk-your-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_you_walk_your_dog\"><\/span>How often should you walk your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a general rule, you should walk your dog 3 \u2013 4 times per day for at least 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XPmWjNgLbqc\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-brush-a-dog-s-teeth\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_brush_a_dogs_teeth\"><\/span>How do you brush a dog\u2019s teeth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Get ready for your dog\u2019s teeth to dazzle by brushing them every day, and following these 12 simple steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Choose a calm time for teeth brushing.<\/li>\n<li>Buy a dog toothbrush.<\/li>\n<li>Select a good spot for teeth brushing.<\/li>\n<li>Touch the teeth and gums without the brush.<\/li>\n<li>Touch the toothbrush to the teeth.<\/li>\n<li>Introduce the toothpaste to the dog.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-give-my-dog-a-bath-if-she-is-in-heat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_my_dog_a_bath_if_she_is_in_heat\"><\/span>Can I give my dog a bath if she is in heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s make this clear: the answer is yes.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing wrong with bathing your dog in heat, as long as you take some precautions. A bath will be necessary if the dog\u2019s flow has been heavy, and to make the animal feel better and drier by having good hygiene.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-bathe-my-dog-with-dawn\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_bathe_my_dog_with_Dawn\"><\/span>Can I bathe my dog with Dawn?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The quick answer is no, it\u2019s not safe to wash your dog with dish soap. Risius Family Veterinary Service, a vet clinic in Eldridge, Iowa, warns that \u201cbathing in dish soap often leads to a skin infection.\u201d \u201cSkin infections in pets can be very itchy and painful,\u201d the vet clinic adds.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-wash-my-dog-without-a-bath\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_wash_my_dog_without_a_bath\"><\/span>How can I wash my dog without a bath?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Dry Cleaning Method<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Brush regularly. Brush your dog thoroughly using a pin brush or slicker brush.<\/li>\n<li>Use dry shampoo. Use a commercially purchased dry shampoo.<\/li>\n<li>Homemade dry shampoo. Use homemade dry shampoo made with cornstarch, baking soda or oatmeal.<\/li>\n<li>Pet wipes.<\/li>\n<li>Keep it short.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How often should you bathe a hound dog?Can I bathe my dog 3 times a week?Is it bad to bathe my dog once a week?What happens if you bathe your dog too much?Can I give my dog a bath every other day?Do dogs feel better after a bath?How can I keep my&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5115"}],"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\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5115"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5115\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29761,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5115\/revisions\/29761"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5115"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5115"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5115"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}