[erinchita]

I have had my puppy for a little over a week now and she is starting to stink a little. I mean, she doesn't reek, but I miss that pretty new puppy shampoo-ey smell she had when I first got her. She is 4 months old.

My question is, when is it ok to give her a bath? And should I do it myself or take her to a groomer?

 

[joebeans]

You should only bathe a dog every 4 weeks, or otherwise directed by a vet. Too frequent shampooing can mess up the dog's coat, strip all the natural oils off, or even worse, create an allergy. Puppies will have a distinct "puppy odor" until they are about 5-6 months, then it kinda just turns into a normal doggy smell. José stinks because he has a skin disorder right now that we are trying to get under control, so he smells kinda oily/dandruffyish You can always wipe the puppy down with a damp (not wet, just damp) wash rag, sometimes that is just enough to get some dirt/stink off em, and that is ok to do once every few days or so I would assume. Also, daily brushing keeps their coat looking nice.

 

[colleen13]

petstores have scented wipes you can buy for between baths... it helps alot. there is also a spray you can buy-- you spray the pup and then brush her and then she will smell good!! zoey's feet smell because we use potty pads... so we tend to wash her feet every couple of days with the wipes.

 

[Zabet]

I gave callie her first bath the night before her 12 week check up, whenever you decide to do it make sure you take pictures! they sure are adorable all wet and soapy!