Dog care / Coat & bath
Freshening up between baths
Most dogs only need a real bath every few weeks. In between, a few easy habits keep them fresh without drying out their skin.
Easy habits
- Brush a few times a week. It lifts dust and loose hair, and spreads the coat's natural oils.
- Spot clean with a rinse-free foam. Paws, legs, belly and bum: foam, rub in, towel off.
- Wash the bedding. A smelly dog bed makes a clean dog smell again fast.
- Dry after rain. A damp coat is where most "wet dog" smell comes from.
- Wipe ears and face folds gently with a soft, dry cloth.
When a rinse-free won't cut it
Rolled in something? Swam in a pond? That's a bath day.
We're dog people, not vets. Check with your vet about your own dog.
