You're Bathing Your Dog to Fix the Smell and That's Exactly Why It Won't Go Away | Dog Health

Have you ever wondered if bathing your dog too often could actually be making their skin issues worse? Most dog parents want to do what's best for their dogs, but when it comes to dog skin care, there is a lot of conflicting advice. If your dog struggles with itching, odor, irritation, or recurring skin problems, the solution may not be another bath or a different shampoo. In this episode, I sit down with veterinarian, author, and founder of Dog by Dr. Lisa, Dr. Lisa Chimes, to talk about what healthy skin actually needs to thrive. We explore the connection between grooming habits, allergies, skin barrier health, and the simple changes that can support your dog's long-term wellbeing. In This Episode, You'll Hear: Why overbathing may contribute to skin irritation and what healthy grooming routines look like. How to support your dog's skin barrier and reduce common triggers behind chronic itching and discomfort. Practical ways to improve dog health and pet wellness through preventative care and everyday habits. If you've been searching for answers about your dog's skin, coat, or overall health, this conversation offers a fresh perspective that could change how you approach grooming and care. Listen now to learn how better dog skin care can support your dog's comfort, improve dog health, and help you make more confident decisions about their long-term wellbeing. 💛🐾 Special Offer: Use code EMILY15 to save 15% on your order at DOG by Dr. Lisa — Em’s go-to for gentle, effective skin care products. https://us.dogbydrlisa.com/pages/dog-suppplies Dog Body Language Quiz Not sure what your dog’s behavior is communicating?Take the free quiz and get a resource matched to your results.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/dogbodylanguagequiz⁠ Free 15-Minute Clarity Call Feeling stuck or unsure what your dog needs?Book a short call and we’ll talk through what’s going on.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/tdwafmbooknow⁠ PetMatRx Supplements We TrustSupport gut health and daily wellness. Use code FITZ20 to save.👉⁠ https://tinyurl.com/PETMATRXtdwafm⁠ Email ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ to get in touch with Em New episodes of The Dog Who Asked for More release every Monday and Wednesday. This podcast explores life with dogs and life with pets through dog behavior, reactive dogs, dog anxiety, and real-life dog training challenges. It supports overwhelmed pet parents who want to better understand dog body language, communication, daily routines, and canine enrichment so dog life feels clearer and more manageable. Episodes focus on dog behavior while offering practical help and support, exploring common behavior patterns, and addressing real-life challenges many pet parents face — including experiences like dog barking, habits, obedience, and socialization — while also speaking to the emotional side of living with sensitive dogs and navigating lifestyle with dogs. Hosted by a canine nutritionist, dog nutrition coach, dog trainer, and retired vet tech, the show covers canine nutrition, dog nutrition, dog food and behavior, dog gut health, training challenges, training burnout, rescue dogs, dog grief, dog enrichment ideas, dog health, and dog myths — while exploring what it looks like to build a calmer, healthier life with your dog and strengthen the dog–human bond. Affiliate Disclosure: This episode includes affiliate links. If you purchase through them, Em may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Supporting partner brands helps keep this podcast free and accessible.