How many days after the third vaccination can a small dog take a bath?

A small dog can take a bath 14 days after the third vaccination. It is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital for an antibody test two weeks after the third vaccination. Once the antibody test is qualified, the dog can take a bath. If the dog's antibody test is not qualified, it is advised to timely boost the vaccine. In addition, if the dog is quite dirty, you can use pet wet wipes to wipe it or use pet-specific dry cleaning powder to wash it, which can also effectively remove the smell on the dog's body.

I. Specific Reasons

Because the vaccine administered to the small dog is a live vaccine, temporary decreased resistance may occur after vaccination. If you give the dog a bath at this time, it may get a cold and trigger diseases.
The skin puncture site has not healed yet after the third vaccination, if you bathe the dog at this time, it may lead to infection and inflammation, and even affect the efficacy of the vaccine.

II. Precautions

It is best to take the dog to the pet hospital for an antibody titer test before bathing. If the antibody is qualified, you can bathe the dog. If the antibody test is not qualified, you need to boost the vaccine.
When bathing the dog, be sure to choose a pet-specific shampoo; never use human shampoo, as it may cause skin damage due to different pH levels, leading to dog skin allergies, dandruff, and other adverse reactions.
During the bath, adjust the water temperature and ensure the room temperature difference is not too large. After the bath, dry the dog's fur promptly to prevent the dog from catching a cold. If the dog shows a stress response, timely comfort the dog's emotions.