Can dogs take a bath?

Normally, dogs can take a bath, and it is recommended to bathe them every 7 to 20 days. The frequency of bathing can also be adjusted according to the dog's situation. When bathing, it is important to ensure that the environment is kept at a suitable temperature to avoid the dog from catching a cold. However, during situations such as not having been vaccinated, being stressed, or being sick, it is not recommended to bathe the dog, as this could lead to the dog becoming sick or further exacerbate the condition.

Dogs can take baths, and under normal circumstances, it is recommended to bathe them every 7-20 days. If the dog is an indoor small breed that basically doesn't go outside, the bathing interval can be appropriately extended. The specific bathing interval is recommended to be decided according to the dog's situation.

However, there are some abnormal situations where bathing a dog is not recommended, such as:

Dogs who have not been vaccinated or are currently being vaccinated should not be bathed. Dogs who have not been vaccinated have a relatively low resistance and bathing them easily causes the dog to catch a cold, thereby increasing the risk of viral infectious diseases such as distemper and parvovirus. Dogs who are currently being vaccinated, if suddenly bathed, can easily reduce their immunity, weaken the immune effect of the vaccine, and even lead to infection of viral infectious diseases.
Dogs who are sick are not recommended to be bathed. Because the disease affects the dog's mental state and appetite, bathing the dog will further exacerbate its condition, potentially prolonging the treatment time or making the disease worse.
If a dog has already shown obvious stress reactions, such as loss of appetite, depression, vomiting, and diarrhea, it is also not recommended to bathe the dog. Since bathing provides a strong stimulus to the dog, this will increase the stress level. It is advised to seek medical attention promptly.