Can a 4 month old puppy take a bath already?

Question

I have a Half Labrador/half american shepard puppy..and well before a lot of people are saying that owners should give puppies a bath coz they might die...but She has a lot of fleas already...and she fairly big...like...the size of a japanese spitz...so can she?..

Answer 1

She sound be fine but read on the bottle of what you use to bath her in and make sure it is for puppy's also you can call your vet and go pick up something to treat the fleas

Answer 2

When I bought my pup, my breeder said that it should have it's bath when she reaches 6 months. Puppies are prone to phnomonia. As a matter of fact, my dog a have vaccination for it.

I live in a tropical country. Just imagine the humidity. I don't have any choice but to give my dog a bath, but I make sure that he is really towel dried. Since you said your dog got the fleas it is better to give him a quick bath and use a flea shampoo on him. Better yet take out the fleas yourself. He is still a puppy and having fleas at that early stage is not healthy. Be sure to dry him off well.

Answer 3

Yes your 4 month old puppy can have a bath just put her in the tub and pour luke warm water over her then wash her with doggy flea shampoo (ask your pet store which one is best) and rinse her off thoroughly to make sure all the shampoo is gone...then towel her off really good to the point where she almost feels dry.
If this is too much work for you take her to the groomers they'll do everything for you.

Answer 4

Yes she can have a bath. Newborns can have a bath. what you want to guard gainst is letting the get chilled afterwards. Bath... towel dry as best as you can and keep warm until completely dry.
As for the fleas. MAy I suggest that you call your vet tomorrow and get a Capstar ( cost around 10.00) It will kill every flea on them within 15 min. Then apply frontline. Frontline will not repell fleas but will kill any flea that gets on them within 12 hours.
Stay away from Flea collars as they only keep fleas off of the dogs neck. Waiste of money no matter what the brand.
Your biggest battle is going to be getting fleas out of your invironment at this point. Wash all bedding and vaccum your little heart out and empy at once (outside). then get yourself a good Vet Approved flea dust or fogger for inside you house.
Good Luck
~Tyed~

Answer 5

Yeah should be fine but make sure you dont get a lot of water in her ears because it can cause infection. Also if you are bathing the dog in your normal bathtub I would suggest putting something in the bottle for grib like a dirty towel that needs washing or something because they cna get very unsettled the first time and fly about everywhere.

Answer 6

A bath will be fine as long as she is in a warm place and dried thoroughly afterward. Use flea shampoo on her. Be careful not to get water in her ears.

Answer 7

Yes they can have baths that young. Use a puppy shampoo for her. Try not to get water in her ears and make sure you dry her off really well. During winter I blow dry my dogs so that they don't get chilled.

Answer 8

You should have started giving her baths since the day you brought her home(once a week). Use puppy shampoo ONLY!

Answer 9

yes u can start giving dogs a bath after 6 weeks my mom use to be a vet.

Answer 10

Have you taken her to the vet yet? Do so, and have her checked for heartworms (unless they are unheard of in your location). If it turns out she's heartworm free, there's a medication you can apply directly to her shoulder (where she can't lick it off) that will kill heartworms and fleas, ticks, etc. That has changed our lives.

TX Mom