Have you ever wondered if you can bathe a recently vaccinated dog? Do you urgently need a bath but you just gave him the vaccine and you're not sure? In this article on our site we will show you the consequences of vaccinations on your dog's body, so that you better understand how it feels and you can decide whether it is good or bad to bathe your dog after vaccination.
Can I bathe my dog after vaccinating him? We answer your question and expand on the information below, along with other curiosities and essential details, both in adults and in puppies, take note and do not miss a detail!
How do vaccines affect our dog?
Based on the assumption that vaccines are attenuated viruses, what is done is to inoculate them into the animal's body so that it naturally produce antibodies against the most common and dangerous diseases.
In the case of adult dogs, the veterinarian usually combines 4 vaccines against 4 different diseases in a single dose. In the case of puppies, as their bodies are still developing and are more delicate, the rabies vaccine is set aside for another day, as it is more aggressive for the puppy. In this way, a space of time is left between the punctures so that the animal recovers.
When viruses are introduced, the body has to fight against them, as they are attenuated so that they do not cause the disease but not dead. During that day the animal's body will be a little sick, because he is having to overcome these inoculated viruses.
Animal discomfort after vaccination
The degree of affectation of the vaccine in the dog will depend mainly on the state of he alth of the individual and how strong meet that same day. All of us animals have days that are more sensitive than others, in which, even though a disease does not affect us, we are more likely to feel bad.
The classic daily energy and desire to play that characterizes dogs, make it more difficult to notice the days when they feel weakest. Only when they are really sick do they show visible apathy. So the extent of discomfort in the animal will depend, on the one hand, on how it feels on the day of the vaccine, and on the other, on what the virus inoculation affects it.
Usually the shot only makes you feel a little tired, although it's not uncommon for it to be accompanied byfever , as part of the secondary effects of vaccines in dogs. You may not show your usual appetite and feel a bit listless. That's why it's best to let him rest so he can recover quickly.
Bathing and other activities after vaccinations
Usually bathing at home is not the favorite activity of any dog, if we add that he has just been vaccinated and has a slight discomfort. The conclusion is that it is not the best day to bathe. You don't have to get sick, but it's not advisable at all because if we don't dry it well it will be more susceptible to catching a cold Dogs don't usually like dryers either, if we use it to dry him well we will be overwhelming him, and stressing him out on a day when the only thing he wants is to be calm.
The best thing is to have a relaxed day, without frights. Make 3 or 4 short outings with some quiet walks, avoid running and not play ball, so that you do not overexert yourself and can recover better. The next day will surely dawn like new and it will be a better day to take a bath. Although it is best to wait 2 or 3 days for it to fully recover
When the bathroom is essential…
You may come across an extraordinary situation in which it is essential to bathe him that same day. It may have gotten a lot dirty on the way home. In these cases, cleaning only the dirty area would be the most recommended, avoiding getting it wet as much as possible, and the next day assess whether we bathe it completely. There are some tricks to clean a dog without bathing that you can use.
It is best to bath the dog before vaccinating him, this way he will go clean and calm to the vet and then he can recover without thinking that It was bath day. We hope that this article has helped you understand how your dog feels after being vaccinated, and thus understand that is not the best day to bathe him
We must show empathy with animals to know how they feel emotionally, this is sometimes difficult because they are always happy to greet us and are happy by our side. This joy sometimes masks other feelings, such as feeling bad in our absence or having a blue day.
When can I give my puppy a bath?
If you have a puppy and want to bathe him, you may also have some doubts about it. It is important to note that it is not recommended to bathe a puppy before weaning, therefore, if you consider bathing a puppy without vaccinations that is not older than two months life, we advise you to wait a bit before doing it. In the event that it is essential, it may be interesting to consult your trusted veterinarian.
On the contrary, if your puppy is already started on the dog vaccination schedule, it is advisable to wait between one and two weeks after each vaccinationto perform the bath. This is because their immune system is weaker than that of an adult dog and, therefore, they are much more susceptible to getting sick
If you have decided to give a puppy a bath for the first time, do not forget to use a specific shampoo for puppies, dry him thoroughly when you finish bathing him and avoid at all times that he may get upset. If you also need to deworm him, consult with the specialist which products are the most suitable, since a product for adult dogs should not be used on puppies.
