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Can I bathe my 8 week old French bulldog?

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Most pet owners choose to bathe their french bull dog puppy with water and soap / shampoo once a month or once in a fortnight (every two weeks or so). In between that dry shampoo is a good way to maintain puppy hygiene. Dry shampoo is a very good tool, but it is very important to choose the right ones well.


Can I give my 8 week old Frenchie a bath?

It is safe to give your 8-week old puppy a bath. If he's not extremely dirty and just needs a gentle wipe down, you can still use a warm washcloth with a very little bit of puppy shampoo or even baking soda and water to help with any puppy odor.

At what age can I bathe my French bulldog puppy?

You should only bathe puppies that are older than 12 weeks. Until they are old enough you might have to settle cleaning your puppy with a sponge bath. Before your dog is 12 weeks old the less water the better. Just spot clean your puppy with a damp cloth.

Can I shower my 2 month old Frenchie?

Your 2-month-old puppy is ready for a bath if he needs one. At this age, you can still wipe him down with a warm wet cloth or you can put him in a bathtub or a sink full of water and give him a nice warm head to tail bath.

At what age can I start bathing my puppy?

Puppies shouldn't be bathed until they are at least four weeks old—six or eight weeks is better. The little guys have trouble regulating their body temperature at that age and can become chilled. Puppies who get sick with diarrhea may need a dunking, but the stress of a bath can make the illness worse.

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