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Bathing your dog is one of the most important activities you can do for your dog. Not only does it keep them clean, it also promotes healthy skin and makes them less vulnerable to various infections and other problems.
Skin problems
Maintaining your dog's skin health is crucial to their overall health. It helps protect your animal from infections, parasites and other conditions that can adversely affect their skin and coat.
Regular bathing can help manage a variety of skin problems, including allergies and itching. It's important to monitor your pet's skin for signs of discomfort and seek veterinary attention if it changes, becomes itchy, red or appears inflamed.
Infection
Bathing your dog regularly kills bacteria and yeasts that can cause skin infections in pets with allergies. These types of infections typically show up as itching, redness and odor when your puppy is bathed.
Healthy dogs with normal skin can usually go without baths for several months. Your veterinarian can help you determine how often to bathe your puppy based on their coat length, activity level and general health.
Fleas
When fleas bite your dog, they cause small red bumps called flea bites that are itchy and often have a halo around them. In addition, flea bites can cause saliva to regurgitate onto your dog's skin, which can cause severe dermatitis and allergies in some people.
Flea dirt can also be seen by running your hand over your dog's fur or bedding. Flea dirt turns a dark red color when exposed to water.
