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Originally Posted by Sweetcandyapple  I have given him a bath a couple of times with the oatmeal shampoo and so far it hasn't helped him in licking. I gave him a bath a couple of days ago and he already has a bad odor. Any more suggestions out there. |
Bichons are notorious for itchy skin and I use shampoo we call "Bichon Bubbles." It's very mild and gets them clean and sweet smelling and doesn't promote itching/licking. My Cosmo Bichon used to have terrible itchies and he gets along great with this shampoo. Recipe is
22 oz Ivory liquid dish detergent (or Dove)
2 oz glycerine (available at drug store)
2 cups plain white vinegar
Put in gallon container and fill with water
I keep my groomer supplied with this shampoo for Lacy and Cosmo and she has given the recipe to several people who have itchy dogs. My son uses this shampoo for their Yorkie and it keeps her clean and sweet smelling.