I have bathed Bilbo twice since we have had him (Aug 1, this year) the first time was mainly for shedding reasons lots of hair, but only used water and a brush. The last time was in the beginning of September right before it started raining and I used soap and water. He will get his 3rd bath on Thursday or early Friday morning, he is going to meet my parents and family for the first time, plus because of all the rain he has stinky feet from walking through gross water, and blood spots from killing mosquitoes on him. Poor baby looks like a mess.