How often should I bathe my dog with ticks?

Bathing once a week will help to relieve pain and itching, and increase healing and recovery from both yeast and bacterial infections. Parasites are best treated using veterinary prescribed parasiticides, since these act quickly and often cover a broader range of parasites, such as mange and ticks, as opposed to just fleas. Regular bathing and shampoo therapy are often used to help keep these sorts of skin conditions under control. Bathing is particularly helpful for allergic reactions to food and environmental allergens, which can also predispose dogs to recurrent yeast or bacterial infections that need to be brought under control. Once the infection has been controlled, either with oral antibiotics or anti-yeast medications, you should be able to reduce bathing to every two weeks. Before you begin your bathing routine, always check with your vet what kind of shampoo is appropriate for your dog’s skin condition. Regular bathing with antimicrobial shampoos can treat active infections and prevent a relapse. Bathing your dog more frequently than recommended for their skin condition may feel like you’re doing more to soothe or improve the problem, but it can actually harm their skin. Instead, keep your dog comfortable and ensure their skin gets back to its healthy state by sticking to the amount your vet has recommended. It’s essential to check in with your vet first, however.

I've lightly debated this with my brother and he says every 2 weeks we should bathe him with his specific shampoo. I think 2 weeks is way too long and that's enough time for fleas and ticks to stick onto the furry friend's skin.

If your dog spends a lot of time outside, tick checks should be part of your daily routine. Regularly check your pet even if you’re using a preventative. You can also ask your veterinarian about flea and tick preventatives. Wash your pet with a pesticide-free pet shampoo. Use a preventative regularly—and not just in the warm months. Choose a product compatible with your pet’s lifestyle. Regularly check your dog for ticks, especially after playing in grassy areas or hiking in the woods. Try using a lint roller immediately after coming inside—you might catch ticks that haven’t yet bitten your pet.