How long after applying flea treatment can I bathe my dog?

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Hi everyone, I was just wondering how long I should wait before giving my dog a bath after applying flea treatment? I can't quite remember exactly which day I put it on, but I think it was Friday, so it's been three days now.

Thanks in advance for any advice! 😊

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    • Doudou229
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    Hi Chichil

    It all depends on the flea treatment...

    whether it's a spot-on... or something else... like a spray or diatomaceous earth...

    After a spot-on, I’d wait 48 hours before letting them go for a swim, and for a bath, more than 48 hours.

    After a bath (shampooing), I’d wait another 48 hours before applying a new spot-on, if it’s a monthly one...

    for example, herbal spot-ons (with plant-based active ingredients)

    and for chemical ones (like Advantix, Frontline, etc.), it’s around 24 hours, but to be on the safe side, wait 48 hours.

    Why do you want to wash your dog? Is he very dirty? Was there an accident?

    During flea and tick season, a simple rinse with water after a swim, even in the sea, is enough...

    Shampooing should really only be done 2 or 3 times a year at the most...

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    Lauryne25
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    Having three chihuahuas, we usually give them a wash a week later ;)
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