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Originally Posted by hdpt00 Well she needs a bath and it's been a week since her flea stuff and the vet said to wash her anyhow.
So do I use the bathtub or a sink, how hot should the water be?
Should I put cotton balls in her ears or just being careful is fine? I got some no tear puppy shampoo that looked & smelled good.
The big wash will be tonight, any other hints appreciated.
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Good luck with the first bath! I personally perfer the sink...mainly bc I have one of those sprayer things and it makes it easier. But, you can use the bathtub if you prefer...just get a cup and pour water on her...don't put her under the facet. I have never put cotton in my yorkies' ears...I am just really careful. But if it would make you feel better to put cotton in her ears, then by all means go ahead!
The no tear puppy shampoo is key!
Don't make the water too hot for her....obviously it should be cooler than what you would shower in. But it doesn't need to be cold either. After you are done bathing her, wrap her up in a towel and towel-dry her off really well. Then blow dry her with the hair dryer on low. She will probably still be shaking even after she is dry. I like to put a towel in the dryer while I'm bathing and then after they are dry I wrap them up in the warm towel from the dryer. Then they usually go to sleep
