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Rescue Mama and puppies need advice!! I have a rescue yorkie Molly that gave birth to 6 puppies a 9 days ago. Puppies and mama are doing great but I have a question as to when can I give Molly a bath?? I have been keeping her clean with a warm wet washcloth but she sure could use a bath!! She also has a couple of spots of skin bacteria infection that I put ointment on daily so the hair around there is really oily looking. Any advice would be appreciated!! Thanks..shelley :) |
I would ask the vet about the ointment. You don't want any of the pups to ingest it while trying to nurse. I think I would wait on the bath to. Mama might be upset being away from the pups. |
The vet prescribed the ointment after the puppies were born, it is safe to use while nursing. The vet said he didn't care when I bathed but I wanted some advice from someone with experience!! Molly is doing great being away from the pups for about 10-15 minutes several times a day. Any more advice would be appreciated. |
I bathe my mom's the 3 rd day...let her nurse them...bath her, blow her dry and back to puppies...takes about 20 mins for a clipped bitch. You can give a half bath..stand her in the tub and wash from the middle down... |
I usually give a bath 3-5 days depending on how messy mom is. Just remember when you do give her a bath to make sure to rinse her tummy/teat area really well to remove any soap/shampoo residue. |
THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! She is getting a bath today! I don't know who will be happier - her or me!!! Thanks for the advice! shelley |
I would use a soap free/natural shampoo. |
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