shampoo help

[spiritwings1202]

Pixie has sensitive skin, does anyone know of a good shampoo and conditioner for that.
I noticed after I gave her a bath she had a few red blotches on her belly. I made sure she was rinsed good, I noticed the blotches evertyime I gave her a bath and finally It dawned on me durrrr ............her shampoo!
I was using the tearless baby powder scent shampoo for dogs at pet smart.

[Elle]

I'd recommend Bio Groom Tar Shampoo. Some refer to it as medicated. But because of what you are using, you may find success using a regular good shampoo like Coat Handler.

IMO Petsmart sells those products for dogs. Not for yorkies.

[Elle]

Originally Posted by spiritwings1202

Pixie has sensitive skin, does anyone know of a good shampoo and conditioner for that.
I noticed after I gave her a bath she had a few red blotches on her belly. I made sure she was rinsed good, I noticed the blotches evertyime I gave her a bath and finally It dawned on me durrrr ............her shampoo!
I was using the tearless baby powder scent shampoo for dogs at pet smart.

I answered without thinking. Are you blowing her dry? Not that it's cause, but it matters. Use a lot of air, no heat. If she still has them, look at her food. Is her coat growing normal?

[spiritwings1202]

I do blow dry her. I use heat though but low. I don't think it is her food bc it only happens after a bath usually the next day after her bath. Since it is winter I only give her a bath once a month. Sounds gross! lol
It usually last for about a week and goes away.
Where do your buy your Yorkie bathing products?

[spiritwings1202]

Originally Posted by Elle

I answered without thinking. Are you blowing her dry? Not that it's cause, but it matters. Use a lot of air, no heat. If she still has them, look at her food. Is her coat growing normal?

What do uou mean by growing normal? Pixie is 22 weeks and I think it is normal, I am new to this breed! lol can you tell. I did read the book Yorkshire terrier book. I am still learning.

[jackson25]

Have you tried oatmeal shampoo? I have used it before on my Gracie when she had dry skin before and it works great. I am not sure of the brand, but if I think of it, I will let you know.

[spiritwings1202]

Originally Posted by jackson25

Have you tried oatmeal shampoo? I have used it before on my Gracie when she had dry skin before and it works great. I am not sure of the brand, but if I think of it, I will let you know.

Thanks!

[Elle]

Originally Posted by spiritwings1202

I do blow dry her. I use heat though but low. I don't think it is her food bc it only happens after a bath usually the next day after her bath. Since it is winter I only give her a bath once a month. Sounds gross! lol
It usually last for about a week and goes away.
Where do your buy your Yorkie bathing products?

Anything that lasts a week is not normal whatsoever. I am leery about giving any advice without saying ask your vet. It's very abnormal. However, bating a yorkie once a month is just as abnormal IMO. I both once a week. Some yorkies can go 10 days. Once in a while there are yorkies that some moms will bath biweekly. Yorkies have hair, not fur. They need bathing more often than this. That may be part of the problem.
Cherrybrook, JB Pets & many other pets supply places have the products. You can also check the library here for resources. You can Google them & Pet shows have them. Why are you only bathing her once a month?

[viviansnickers]

We use Cloudstar Buddy Wash, Buddy Rinse, and Buddy Splash....it's a great products, soap-free, and smells amazing. About 8 bucks a bittle but you use to little so the bottle lasts a long time. Snickers has a beautiful coat and after he gets bathed, it looks even better!! I HIGHLY recommend this product!!! The Lavendar Mint scent is heavenly!!

Smiles-
Snick & Viv

[spiritwings1202]

Originally Posted by Elle

Anything that lasts a week is not normal whatsoever. I am leery about giving any advice without saying ask your vet. It's very abnormal. However, bating a yorkie once a month is just as abnormal IMO. I both once a week. Some yorkies can go 10 days. Once in a while there are yorkies that some moms will bath biweekly. Yorkies have hair, not fur. They need bathing more often than this. That may be part of the problem.
Cherrybrook, JB Pets & many other pets supply places have the products. You can also check the library here for resources. You can Google them & Pet shows have them. Why are you only bathing her once a month?

I bathe her about once a month bc it is winter and she gets so cold I am afraid of her getting sick. I didn't know that you should bathe them once a week. Is that what everyone else does? once a week? I guess I am new to this Yorkie stuff. Daisy goes to the groomers once a month and in between she gets a bath but as for Pixie I was afraid to make her sick bc she gets so cold.

[jaydaydyl]

try a shampoo with oatmeal in it., I had to get some from my vet because Yoda has this same issue. he's great now

[YorkieMom6]

Hi Joyce,

I am sorry to hear Pixie is having some skin issues.

I did not bathe Zoey as often as some here do, in the beginning. However, as her adult hair comes in, it is becoming necessary to bathe her more. I now bathe her every week to 10 days and I use unscented baby wipes to clean private areas inbetween.

Not sure you need to hear what I use specifically since Zoey does not have any sensitivity issues, at least not so far. If you do, just let me know and I will be happy to share.

Hope someone has ideas or experience to help.

Huggs to you and precious Pixie

[pancakepat]

My little girl had dry skin & dull coat when I got her. I've been using Topiclean Oxy Med which contains alpha hydroxy, vitamins & omega 3 fatty acids. Groomer recommeded it. Think I can change now that she's stopped itching & coat looks & feels good. Think I"ll try what Vivian suggested. Sounds wonderful.
I only bath my yorkie once a month, also. Sometimes every 3 weeks. It's winter (cold & dry) here & I'm thinking the same as Spiritwings. It's bad enough having her go outside to relieve herself. Think she caught a cold. She was sneezing alot & coughing/hacking. Took her to vet & he put her on amoxicillin for ten days. But didn't clear it completely up. So I just babied her & now she's well. No coughing etc. So.....that's why I'm leary about bathing to often in winter.

[spiritwings1202]

Originally Posted by YorkieMom6

Hi Joyce,

I am sorry to hear Pixie is having some skin issues.

I did not bathe Zoey as often as some here do, in the beginning. However, as her adult hair comes in, it is becoming necessary to bathe her more. I now bathe her every week to 10 days and I use unscented baby wipes to clean private areas inbetween.

Not sure you need to hear what I use specifically since Zoey does not have any sensitivity issues, at least not so far. If you do, just let me know and I will be happy to share.

Hope someone has ideas or experience to help.

Huggs to you and precious Pixie

Thanks Denise,
I bought puppy shampoo from a local doggie salon and it has been better. I guess the stuff at pet smart is not that good! I wanted to tell you I did get a bow in today I bought the baby bows from the local drug store and they worked good for now.

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by spiritwings1202

Pixie has sensitive skin, does anyone know of a good shampoo and conditioner for that.
I noticed after I gave her a bath she had a few red blotches on her belly. I made sure she was rinsed good, I noticed the blotches evertyime I gave her a bath and finally It dawned on me durrrr ............her shampoo!
I was using the tearless baby powder scent shampoo for dogs at pet smart.

for allergies and real sensitive skin i really like dr bronners mild unscented baby shampoo - my girl would get red bumps from shampoos so maybe try that it has all organic ingredients which i really like