In fact, German Shepherds don’t need to bathe too frequently, because the surface layer of German Shepherd’s skin is different from that of humans. Washing too frequently will destroy the bacterial ecology of the epidermis and cause skin diseases. Bathing a German Shepherd is a good way to enhance the relationship between the dog owner and the dog! In addition to cultivating a relationship with the German Shepherd, some friends are also wondering how old a new German Shepherd should be before they can be bathed? Can it be done if it is still young? Do you bathe often?

Can a small German Shepherd take a bath?

Generally speaking, if the puppy is still young, it cannot be bathed, because the puppy's own resistance is very weak after one month. At 40 days, it needs to be dewormed and vaccinated so that the survival rate will be higher. The second vaccine should be done 7-21 days after the first vaccine, and then the third vaccine should be done 7-21 days later. The rabies vaccine should be done about two months apart. Therefore, the editor recommends that if you want to give it a bath, it should generally be more than three months old. Well, you can bathe your German Shepherd once every 10 days or half a month.

Under what circumstances should a German Shepherd puppy not be bathed?

1. Unvaccinated German Shepherd Dog

Especially baby German shepherd dogs, because they have not been vaccinated and have low resistance. If they catch a cold after taking a bath, it will affect the timing of vaccination later.

2. The little German Shepherd that just arrived at the new home

The little German Shepherd must first get familiar with the new environment when it arrives home. If the German Shepherd is healthy, it can be vaccinated, but during this period, the German Shepherd cannot be bathed to avoid catching a cold.

3. Small German Shepherd Dog with Trauma

Do not bathe the German Shepherd after the puppy is injured or after surgery. After bathing, the wound may become inflamed.

4. Small German Shepherd dogs suspected of having a cold or illness

German Shepherds are not suitable for bathing when they are sick. They are already relatively weak and can easily cause hypotension and shock.

5. The little German Shepherd dog that has just been vaccinated

The German Shepherd puppy that has just been vaccinated cannot be bathed within a week, because the resistance of the German Shepherd puppy is very low at this time. Do not take the German Shepherd puppy out for activities. If parents feel that the German Shepherd puppy is Collies are so dirty that dry cleaning powder is a good choice.