How do you clean around eyes? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

andibaby · 05-11-2008, 06:00 PM

I used a cloth damp with a little water. Very wiggly-and I expected it more clean than that.

SaraAlexine00 · 05-11-2008, 06:04 PM

I have a little teasing comb that i use to get those boogers out! Somtimes i'll use a little warm water to really get them good. A similar thread was posted and a YT member suggested a tooth brush. I thought that was a great idea.

LoveMyJake · 05-11-2008, 06:09 PM

I wash my boys' faces with a warm, damp cloth (dampened with distilled water) and a tiny bit of baby shampoo. I also use a flea comb on their faces. They didn't like it at first, but they are so used to it now that they don't even move. They know it's part of their bedtime ritual. In fact, when I say "let's wash faces", they run toward the bathroom land wait for me to get things ready lol

My vet told me to give them distilled water to drink, and that will help with the runny eyes. It seems to work great!

Shaena · 05-11-2008, 06:11 PM

I also use a damp wash cloth on little Pippin's eye boogies. Then I use a small flee comb to get the rest of it out of his hair. It works well because of the tiny teeth on the comb.

KitKatJam · 05-11-2008, 06:12 PM

I use a q-tip wet with warm water for the eye boogies
then I just use a regular rat tail comb to comb his face
out and a brush to make it look fluffy

stedmansmommy · 05-11-2008, 06:13 PM

I just use paper towel, damp with warm water

Woogie Man · 05-11-2008, 08:01 PM

I use the little cosmetic sponges. They are cut into triangles which helps getting into the corners, especially on the little ones. I dip them in warm water; they work really well. Once I get the gunk softened, I comb through starting with coarse teeth and finishing with a flea comb.To dis-infect the sponges, I rinse them and put them in the microwave for 2 minutes.

Judy in Waco · 05-11-2008, 08:32 PM

Yep, a little finger toothbrush works great! That's one of the first things I learned on YT. YorkieTalk rocks!!

Lexi Rae · 05-13-2008, 12:42 PM

i use a flea comb, then a warm rag... or vise versa

Pure Paws of AZ · 05-16-2008, 08:30 AM

Another really neat thing to use is a mascara brush (sorry if that is spelled incorrectly I don't wear any make up) Make sure the brush has not been used to apply mascara. It is very small has tiny bristles and gets in there really good. Only problem is I for the life of me can't remember where I got mine. I belive a friend got me one. I love it.

Roni

Pure Paws of AZ · 05-16-2008, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Pure Paws of AZ

Another really neat thing to use is a mascara brush (sorry if that is spelled incorrectly I don't wear any make up) Make sure the brush has not been used to apply mascara. It is very small has tiny bristles and gets in there really good. Only problem is I for the life of me can't remember where I got mine. I belive a friend got me one. I love it.

Roni

Oh I just found some on ebay... Mary Kay Straight Mascara Brushes Lot of 30 New In Pack - eBay (item 190221426566 end time May-17-08 12:47:21 PDT)

Fairly inexpensive.

Roni

sheilajom · 05-16-2008, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Pure Paws of AZ

Another really neat thing to use is a mascara brush (sorry if that is spelled incorrectly I don't wear any make up) Make sure the brush has not been used to apply mascara. It is very small has tiny bristles and gets in there really good. Only problem is I for the life of me can't remember where I got mine. I belive a friend got me one. I love it.

Roni

Go to Sephora and pick up a few off the shelf, they are free. They use them for customers to sample stuff.

MIZBROWN · 05-16-2008, 09:36 AM

I use a really small comb, to get the gunk. I do it 1-2 times a week. Its a must! Meka recently stayed two weeks w/ my grandmother, who didnt do it at all...and I almost cried having to do it. If you dont stay on top of it, it will harden up and its not a pretty pic... They dont like it, but they need it

Pure Paws of AZ · 05-16-2008, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by sheilajom

Go to Sephora and pick up a few off the shelf, they are free. They use them for customers to sample stuff.

I've never heard of Sephora, what is that? I would love to find that place.

Roni

zoeybear · 05-16-2008, 10:30 AM

I put a little water on a mustache comb (from a man's grooming kit) it combs the eye boogies right out!! It is about 1 and 1/2" long.

05-11-2008, 06:00 PM	#1
andibaby Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: oklahoma Posts: 142	How do you clean around eyes? I used a cloth damp with a little water. Very wiggly-and I expected it more clean than that. __________________ Andrea-Mommy to furbaby Ace and Lizzie http://okyorkierescue.org

05-11-2008, 06:04 PM	#2
SaraAlexine00 YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 401	I have a little teasing comb that i use to get those boogers out! Somtimes i'll use a little warm water to really get them good. A similar thread was posted and a YT member suggested a tooth brush. I thought that was a great idea. __________________ Mommy to Miss Mia

05-11-2008, 06:09 PM	#3
LoveMyJake I love Jackson too! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,772	I wash my boys' faces with a warm, damp cloth (dampened with distilled water) and a tiny bit of baby shampoo. I also use a flea comb on their faces. They didn't like it at first, but they are so used to it now that they don't even move. They know it's part of their bedtime ritual. In fact, when I say "let's wash faces", they run toward the bathroom land wait for me to get things ready lol My vet told me to give them distilled water to drink, and that will help with the runny eyes. It seems to work great! __________________ Selina, mommy to Jake and Jackson. RIP baby Lily

05-11-2008, 06:11 PM	#4
Shaena Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 36	I also use a damp wash cloth on little Pippin's eye boogies. Then I use a small flee comb to get the rest of it out of his hair. It works well because of the tiny teeth on the comb. __________________ My Pippin keeps me on my toes...Literally!

05-11-2008, 06:12 PM	#5
KitKatJam Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 157 Blog Entries: 23	I use a q-tip wet with warm water for the eye boogies then I just use a regular rat tail comb to comb his face out and a brush to make it look fluffy __________________ When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself. ~ Wayne Dyer ♪ Lyric

05-11-2008, 06:13 PM	#6
stedmansmommy I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yorkie Land :) Posts: 12,323 Blog Entries: 4	I just use paper towel, damp with warm water __________________ Mommy Loves Stedman & Tatum! Stedman 's Maddie 4 Ever! Click here to join us on Myspace! Tatum 's Andrew 4 Ever!

05-11-2008, 08:01 PM	#7
Woogie Man YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 428	I use the little cosmetic sponges. They are cut into triangles which helps getting into the corners, especially on the little ones. I dip them in warm water; they work really well. Once I get the gunk softened, I comb through starting with coarse teeth and finishing with a flea comb.To dis-infect the sponges, I rinse them and put them in the microwave for 2 minutes.

05-11-2008, 08:32 PM	#8
Judy in Waco Gizzy's Best Friend Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 6,135 Blog Entries: 1	Yep, a little finger toothbrush works great! That's one of the first things I learned on YT. YorkieTalk rocks!! __________________ Gizmo's Judy Gizmo's dogster page http://www.dogster.com/dogs/566216 Pet Photo Charms, jewelry, mosaics and more www.jcollander.etsy.com

05-13-2008, 12:42 PM	#9
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 9,231	i use a flea comb, then a warm rag... or vise versa __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

05-16-2008, 08:30 AM	#10
Pure Paws of AZ Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 89	Another really neat thing to use is a mascara brush (sorry if that is spelled incorrectly I don't wear any make up) Make sure the brush has not been used to apply mascara. It is very small has tiny bristles and gets in there really good. Only problem is I for the life of me can't remember where I got mine. I belive a friend got me one. I love it. Roni __________________ Welcome to Pure Paws of Arizona!!! www.purepawsarizona.com (480) 201-3736 Last edited by Pure Paws of AZ; 05-16-2008 at 08:31 AM.

05-16-2008, 09:36 AM	#13
MIZBROWN Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 1,926	I use a really small comb, to get the gunk. I do it 1-2 times a week. Its a must! Meka recently stayed two weeks w/ my grandmother, who didnt do it at all...and I almost cried having to do it. If you dont stay on top of it, it will harden up and its not a pretty pic... They dont like it, but they need it __________________ Mommy to Meka "MeMe" Brown aka Meka the Diva Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club & CA Yorkies www.dogster.com/dogs/567943

05-16-2008, 10:30 AM	#15
zoeybear and Chloe too! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,378	I put a little water on a mustache comb (from a man's grooming kit) it combs the eye boogies right out!! It is about 1 and 1/2" long. __________________ "Ma Petite Souris" ..............and "Gold Dust's Kissing Machine"