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catbong · 05-22-2006, 10:01 AM

Hello, I am new to the community and so glad to find so many yorkie owners who care so much about their dogs. My baby Gracie is almost 5 months old and is constantly scratching as of this past week. I had just taken her to Los Angeles so when I called the groomers, they said it might be the climate change or allergies.

I am now back in Chicago and she is still scratching. She was scratching her face a lot but now it is her neck and biting near her tail. Does anyone have any all natural products they use that is safe for puppies and provides extra moisture and relief for itchy skin? I am currently using Veterinarian's Best shampoo and moisturizing mist, but am looking at Bio-Groom, Pet Care Pure Pet, or Tropiclean Oxy Med (available at Petedge.com).

I at first thought it was because I bathed her within 2 weeks of bathing her, and some dog "authorities" such as vets and trainers had told me to bathe her as little as possible (which according to the AKC, with the new high quality shampoos of today, is obsolete advice). Now I'm thinking maybe she got fleas or ticks from the grass (I applied bio flea and tick treatment 2 days ago).

Also, how often do you think I can bathe a puppy of 5 months with high quality products?

I would GREATLY appreciate any veteran advice or opinion, as I am new at toy dogs and don't know who to believe because everyone says something different! I've owned boxers all my life but am enamored with my new Yorkie.

Thanks!

05-22-2006, 10:01 AM	#20
catbong YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2006 Location: New York City, NY USA Posts: 6	Itchy puppy problem Hello, I am new to the community and so glad to find so many yorkie owners who care so much about their dogs. My baby Gracie is almost 5 months old and is constantly scratching as of this past week. I had just taken her to Los Angeles so when I called the groomers, they said it might be the climate change or allergies. I am now back in Chicago and she is still scratching. She was scratching her face a lot but now it is her neck and biting near her tail. Does anyone have any all natural products they use that is safe for puppies and provides extra moisture and relief for itchy skin? I am currently using Veterinarian's Best shampoo and moisturizing mist, but am looking at Bio-Groom, Pet Care Pure Pet, or Tropiclean Oxy Med (available at Petedge.com). I at first thought it was because I bathed her within 2 weeks of bathing her, and some dog "authorities" such as vets and trainers had told me to bathe her as little as possible (which according to the AKC, with the new high quality shampoos of today, is obsolete advice). Now I'm thinking maybe she got fleas or ticks from the grass (I applied bio flea and tick treatment 2 days ago). Also, how often do you think I can bathe a puppy of 5 months with high quality products? I would GREATLY appreciate any veteran advice or opinion, as I am new at toy dogs and don't know who to believe because everyone says something different! I've owned boxers all my life but am enamored with my new Yorkie. Thanks!