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Originally Posted by LaurenThig  Lily is 7 weeks old and I'd like to go ahead and start brushing and cleaning her. What kind of brush/other equipment do I need? I've seen slicker brushes and regular-looking hairbrushes. Any advice on shampoos or other products too? |
I used a regular human hairbrush when Joey was a puppy because I was afraid the pin brushes might scratch him. You know the plastic kind that you use to blow dry the hair? It was a really small one. If you decide to grow the hair out, I think a pin brush is a good investment, as it doesn't pull and break hair. I use a small flea comb I bought at Wallmart for 4.99 on his face and mustache. I bought a special 26.00 comb for this, but I like the flea comb better. The teeth are very close together and sometimes I use a wider tooth comb for the first comb through. Remember after brushing, it's important to comb through, and get all the tangles out. Never wet a puppy until all the tangles are out. There are many types of shampoos that people recommend, I believe it's important that you use a dog and/or puppy shampoo because a dog's skin has a different PH than a human's skin. With conditioners it's different, some people do use a human conditioner, but whatever you decide it's important to use something as this helps reduce tangles. I buy a children's toothbrush and dog toothpaste. It's never too early to get them use to this, and Yorkies are known for having dental problem, so this should be an important part of their grooming process. I also use Petzlife tooth gel, but this is for tartar control, and probably not needed until puppy gets his permenant teeth. You should still brush. Nail clippers are also a good investment, and someday I hope I can scrounge up the nerve to use them.