2007-12-28 03:06:36 · 12 answers · asked by teea 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yes. just like you can give a newborne baby a bath. But generally the mother dog will give the new born dog a bath. But go for it, get your puppy used to getting baths, and make it fun for them.
2007-12-28 03:10:19 · answer #1 · answered by your_gurl_leah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't recommend it unless absolutely necessary. You shouldn't have a six week old puppy anyway, the puppy is supposed to stay with the mom for at least 8 weeks. I would suggest giving the puppy a bath after 10 weeks.
2007-12-28 03:11:59 · answer #2 · answered by jayne2 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You can give them a bath at any age as long as you keep them warm. ... With a six week old puppy I would only spot wash areas that really need it and dont let water or soap get in their ears or stuff like that cause that will cause a problem
2007-12-28 03:14:01 · answer #3 · answered by Cheetah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you need to bathe him/her? There is no reason to bathe the puppy, his mother will clean him and unless he has gotten into something sticky or something the mother can't clean, you don't need to do anything at all.
Plus, when bathing an animal you must have the correct shampoo's so that you don't damage their fur or skin. Human products are Not for Animal use.
2007-12-28 03:13:33 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa R. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but make sure the water is warm and that the puppy is kept warm and doesn't get chilled after the bath. Be sure to dry the puppy thoroughly.
2007-12-28 03:12:33 · answer #5 · answered by ceegt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do I get rid of fleas on a young puppy less than 6 weeks of age?
Many people ask this question and so often they are given the wrong advice. People will often recommend flea powders, flea rinses, flea collars, essential oils and other chemicals that are far too dangerous to use on puppies less than 6 weeks old.
It is not safe to put chemicals on puppies of less than six weeks of age. Fleas themselves can also be very dangerous to young puppies and can even result in a puppy dying from anaemia so you do need to kill these fleas. If the puppy is with it's mother and nursing it is more than likely that the mother dog has a flea infestation so first you need to treat the mother dog. If there are other cats or dogs in the household you need to treat all pets and also your house.
2007-12-28 03:16:19 · answer #6 · answered by hopedplummer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes you can. Make sure you use puppy shampoo. Also make sure that you give her a bath in a warm room and that she gets completely dry so she doesn't get a cold.
2007-12-28 03:18:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can if you are careful and dont get it chilled but puppies this small really dont need to be bathed unless they have gotten into something.
2007-12-28 03:14:26 · answer #8 · answered by Diane M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can. Just make sure to get a very mild puppy shampoo. Do not use human products. Also, don't use any loud objects that will scare him/her since he/she's so young. You want it to be a fun experience. :)
2007-12-28 03:27:19 · answer #9 · answered by The Loving Addict 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a dry bath, buy it at a petstore
or a sponge bath
2007-12-28 03:31:16 · answer #10 · answered by Rant & Rave 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋