Two Easy Ways to Start Earning Rewards!
Earn 2X Pals Rewards points at Petco
when you use Petco Pay!
Find answers to the most common dog bathing questions. From how often you should you bathe your pup based on their coat and breed.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Pup looking a little shaggy? Take a look at these 7 questions to ask your groomer before booking a grooming appointment.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Here are a few common terms and phrases that are used around professional grooming salons to explain everyday procedures and coat trims.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Learn how to groom your dog during the winter, and keep an eye out for winter-related concerns like icy paws, matting, and more.
Updated on August 28th, 2025
Trying to find the best puppy shampoo for your dog? Learn how you can choose the right solution for your pet based on their fur and skin needs.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Thanks for the photo but it’s a bit hard to tell. I think it looks normal but when I enlarge the photo it gets blurry. Yes, you can use some wipes to see if it helps. I’d recommend you use these specific ones: ( https://www.chewy.com/malacetic-wet-wipes-dogs-cats-100/dp/111408 ) Hope this helps. Best wishes!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Likely that would be fine but make sure the wipes are pet safe. Lovebug likely grooms herself a lot so she is ingesting any chemicals the wipes may have on them. Please post again if you have any further questions!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
For days where it is very hot, you do want to avoid taking your dog for a walk at the hottest parts of the day (mid-day) especially on paved areas as your dog's feet can get burned. They do sell dog booties that you can put on your dog's feet to help protect them. There are many different companies that make these, one example is https://www.amazon.com/HiPaw-Breathable-Dual-Boots-Protector/dp/B01HS2M7FI/ref=sr_1_7?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1496836452&sr=1-7&keywords=dog+boots. If she has no skin/coat issues, just a gentle oatmeal shampoo is fine for bathing when needed. Most dogs do not need frequent bathing unless they are getting very dirty and bathing too often can dry their skin out. I wouldn't bathe more than every other week unless needed. You can follow this with a creme rinse. I like https://www.amazon.com/Virbac-Epi-Soothe-Shampoo-8-oz/dp/B002CZHYPA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496836697&sr=8-1&keywords=virbac+episoothe+shampoo and https://www.amazon.com/Epi-Soothe-Cream-Rinse-Conditioner-Relief/dp/B0056EAJZQ/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496836716&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=virbac+episoothe+creme+rinse. Toys could include filling a kong with wet food and freezing it before giving to your dog, or offering ice cubes or chicken broth/beef broth frozen into cubes, as well as frozen baby carrots. For parasite prevention, if flies are a concern then I would consider products such as K9 Advantix II, Vectra 3D if these products are available where you live. If they are not, I would ask your vet what products are available where you live for these issues.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
I would recommend bathing him every 2-4 weeks as needed to prevent overdrying of the skin. An oatmeal based puppy shampoo is great to use. Then in between baths you can use puppy wipes which are found at your local pet store. This works wel to my overdry your pet but also keep him smelling fresh. : ) I hope this helps!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hello! Hypoallergenic baby wipes would be unlikely to harm Nico, but do also make sure that they are alcohol-free. Alcohol is not included in most wipes these days, but if it is, it could potentially be drying or sensitizing to the skin. I hope this helps! :)
Updated on September 24th, 2025