I used to bathe once a week and I never had a problem with flaking skin but typically I bathe 1-2 weeks. I think once a month is a bit long. I actually went a month once recently (I'm such a bad mommy) because I've been having back issues and I couldn't lean over the tub to wash them and I've boycotted petsmart and petco--even for baths-- since they've butchered my babies in the past. I still brushed them but the hair was a bit oily by the end of the month. They didn't smell and I use pet wipes on them when needed but Max was beinning to feel a bit grimy so I won't wait that long anymore. If I have to pay someone to bathe them when I can't I'll do just that.
I also read in a grooming magazine that we should not brush their hair dry because the ends could split. I read that you can use a detangling spray, or leave in conditioning spray when brushing. I'm no expert so I don't know what products are good for this. Perhaps someone else can jump in with some recommendations...
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