What happens if a Bichon is bathed right after vaccination?
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Bathing a dog right after vaccination may cause vaccine failure or worsen the vaccine reaction, because the injection site may show local swelling or pain; bathing irritates the site, increases discomfort, and may even cause infection.
In addition, a Bichon’s immunity drops temporarily after vaccination, so bathing then easily leads to chills and colds, and may even cause vaccine failure. Therefore, it is usually recommended to wait about 7 to 10 days after vaccination before bathing the dog.