Sherry Rae

How often should I bathe my Golden Retriever. Ive heard not more then twice a year. Every 6 months due to drying out their natural oils in their skin. But she gets really dirty at the dog park, any Ideas?

Asked by Sherry Rae 2 years ago golden retrievers


Ann Falk, DVM
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Frequent bathing does strip oils from a dog's skin.  I would not recommend bathing your dog  more often than every 2-3 weeks unless treating a medical condition.  The soap is what strips the oils so it is okay to wash your dog off with water alone to get the dirt out.  Use a shampoo formulated for dogs, I usually recommend one that is oatmeal based.

by Ann Falk, DVM 2 years ago

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How often should I bathe my Golden Retriever. Ive heard not more then twice a year. Every 6 months due to drying out their natural oils in their skin. But she gets really dirty at the dog park, any Ideas?

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