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Originally Posted by MikaTallulah  You can bath at almost any age I think. When I worked for a vet. we would bath the kittens and puppies (dropped off in cardboard boxs) almost as soon as they were found by staff because often they were dirty or had fleas/ticks, which could really harm small babies. I would make sure the water is warm and in a draft free area and have plenty of dry towels. I would recommend a puppy shampoo because it would be the gentlest on your puppy's skin. Good luck. |
Puppies or kittens dropped would most necessarily have to be given a bath. But, bathing new born puppies in breeders home too early is, not necessarily the best thing for them, you want to begin the handling process, but don't want cause them or their mother any undue stress by keeping them away from mom too long. Mom's usually keep them pretty clean anyway, since they do all the diapering and constant cleaning.