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Originally Posted by YorkieRose I give mine a half bath...waist down after whelping and a full bath if needed in a week, always use a dryer so the pups won't get damp...good luck |

Same here. A few hours after whelping and when the pups are full, I will bathe the bottom half w/ J&J baby shampoo and make sure she is warm and dry before putting her back with the pups. I just can't see where leaving the mess matted in the fur can be anything but a germ fest waiting to happen.