{"id":44278,"date":"2025-11-28T12:08:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T11:08:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dermoscent.com\/nos-conseils\/laver-votre-chien-ou-votre-chat-faites-le-mousser\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T10:24:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T08:24:41","slug":"bathing-your-cat-or-dog-lather-them-up","status":"publish","type":"nos-conseils","link":"https:\/\/dermoscent.com\/en\/our-advice\/bathing-your-cat-or-dog-lather-them-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Bathing your cat or dog: lather them up!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cats and dogs are faithful companions who share our lives and are part of our family. We pay special attention to our animals, not just for their health but also for a more harmonious cohabitation without bad odors and other hygiene problems. Therefore, bathing your cat or dog should be part of their regular routine. But at what age should you give them their 1st<\/sup>\u00a0bath and how often from then on?\u00a0Which products<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0should I use to cleanse them and how should I do it? Follow our guide!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Good hygiene practice for your animal<\/h2>\n

Bathe your cat or dog from a young age<\/h3>\n

\"Hygiene:Contrarily to what is generally believed,\u00a0your pet\u2019s bath is necessary<\/strong>\u00a0(even for cats) to maintain the\u00a0beauty of the coat<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0skin health<\/strong>. Start at the earliest,\u00a0from the age of 3 months<\/strong>, to accustom the pet and facilitate the operation beneficial to him.<\/p>\n

Bathing frequency<\/h3>\n

Cats clean themselves every day by licking and grooming but despite this, you may need to give them a bath if their coat gets dirty (obesity, old age, etc.).\u00a0For dogs<\/strong>,\u00a0bathing<\/strong>\u00a0should be more\u00a0regular<\/strong>. On the contrary, bathing too frequently with unadapted shampoo can also be harmful: irritation, itching, etc. Therefore, it is necessary to look for a good equilibrium:<\/p>\n