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Bath Frequency

ow often you should wash your dog depends on two main factors: their breed and their lifestyle, explains Jerry Klein, D.V.M., American Kennel Club chief veterinary officer. If your dog spends a lot of time outside digging in the dirt, splashing around in puddles or playing at the dog park, they may need baths more often than a pup who spends the majority of their time inside. Short-haired breeds need baths less frequently than those with longer, thicker coats. Baths that happen too often can strip

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