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Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | 7 lbs
After how many days can i give my dogs a bath after being neutered and spayed ?
2 Answers

Answered By Anna M., DVM
Veterinarian
Published on July 12th, 2017
Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on January 20th, 2018
Hello. Thank you for using PetCoach. Great question!
Most vets recommend you wait 14 days after spaying before bathing with shampoo and water. If you want to bathe her in the meantime you can use a waterless shampoo or a mousse:
http://www.allivet.com/p-323-quikclean-waterless-shampoo.aspx
http://www.allivet.com/p-5668-dermoscent-essential-mousse-for-dogs-150-ml.aspx
Hope this helps. Best wishes.
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