How often should you bathe your pet in winter? Learn from health experts

It is recommended to bathe dogs once a month or only then during winter. When absolutely necessary. Their skin becomes dry in cold weather. Due to which frequent bathing becomes undesirable. Regular brushing is a great way to keep them clean and maintain the health of their coat.

Bathing animals excessively strips their skin of natural oils, causing dryness, itching and flaking, which causes discomfort to the pet.

It is recommended to bathe pets every fortnight or give them a dry bath weekly to maintain the health of their skin. Unlike humans, pets have thin skin. Which makes them more likely to lose their protective layer

According to JS Ramakrishna, business head, Carnival, excessive bathing can weaken pets’ natural defenses against cold weather.

If the pet’s skin becomes too dry or the fur loses its insulating properties. So it may be more sensitive to cold or skin infections.

Areas like Dehradun and Mumbai are especially prone to humidity in winter and excessive bathing can make pets sensitive to cold winds and weather conditions.