Is it safe to bathe my dog before or after her vaccinations?

There isn't a problem bathing a puppy prior to vaccinations, but I would recommend separating them by a few hours. You want to make sure that Oliver's skin and coat is completely dry and that his body temperature is normal before vaccinating him. I hope that was helpful and answered your question. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Bathing isn't really a concern after your dog has been vaccinated unless they also applied a flea/tick product. In that case, you should wait a minimum of two days. Just be mindful as Luke may be a little sore over his vaccination sites.

Hmm... that's definitely very strange! I have never heard of anyone being told not to bathe their puppy until vaccines are finished, and have never given this advice myself - like you, I can't think of any reason at all why this would matter. I suspect that there may have been a misunderstanding, so I would suggest calling your vet's office and speaking to a different employee (or the vet, if possible) to clarify :)

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your puppy. It would be safest to bathe him at home until he is fully vaccinated. This would limit his risk of acquiring any infectious diseases. If you really want to take him, then I recommend carrying him into the facility. Place him in the tub, bathe him and then carry him out of the store. Do not allow him to interact with other dogs or go to the bathroom outside the store where other dogs go. Many infectious diseases are spread through the feces. I hope this information helps!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Blueberry. Most veterinarians will vaccinate early if it closer to the due dates as long as the patient is healthy. So if she has fully recovered from her spay, it should be fine to vaccinate her at that time. I hope this information helps!

Yes you can bathe your pets using a puppy shampoo only. They can regulate their body temperature by week 2. And you should start vaccinating them when they are 6-8 weeks of age, but typically we start at 8 weeks. Thanks for visiting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and best wishes with your new puppies! Take care.

Hello, Toby may not be allowed to get a bath due to him being too young and the potential that he could be come too cold after his bath. Other potential reasons could include that he may be a little sick from his injection and thus giving him a bath may again make him too cold and make him feel worse. If you do give him a bath, make sure its with luke warm water and that you dry him off completely after his bath. Hope this helps and best of luck.