How often to Bath? New yorkie owner

[Leanne7b]

I bathe mine once a week..sometimes she has a urine odor from the hair around her girly area but I use baby wipes inbetween bathes. Is that the smell you are talking about?

[maxmom]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Yorkies are different than other dogs, and most experts say they can handle one bath a week, alway use a good conditioner, as it conditions the skin as well as the coat. If your dog is smelling, it may be because of another problem. Make sure the smell isn't coming from the ears, which could mean an ear infection, or the rear area because this could indicate an anal gland problem. Sometimes after a long walk they get a funny smell, but it usually goes away pretty fast. They also have some nice grooming/freshening spays that can be used between baths.

I've tried using the freshening spray on Max, and he starts sneezing.

[xxmxaxrxyxx]

i try to bathe them once a week...but sometimes it goes to 2 weeks...hehe

[Teryn]

My two get the treatment once a week (bathing, ears cleaned, teeth brushed, nails trimmed, and sometimes hair trimmed). I try to spray their mouths several times a week though.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by maxmom

I've tried using the freshening spray on Max, and he starts sneezing.

I don't use it near his face, but on his coat, they say you should moisten the coat before brushing so I often use it in place of water. I have several different fragrances that I like and none have caused any sneezing, do you think Max is allergic, or do you think you might have gotten some in his nose?

[DENISE517]

I do once a week.

[JeanieK]

Once a week. I spend every sunday morning bathing dogs. the few times that i let them go longer it took me a long time to get them combed out. All 5 of mine are in full coat.

The shampoo and conditioners that I use varies from dog to dog depending on their coats.

[pookiebear]

Originally Posted by MrsPeanut

Well said...

Nancy...you so smart! I bathe Bernie and Baxter about every six or seven days...and inbetween baths I wash their beards. I don't like me no stinky puppy dog kisses...their bears sour quickly!

[TaylorsMomma]

Thank you for your replies.
Taylor doesn't have an odor, she just gets sort of greasy looking near her back end. I am going to bathe her this evening and make her feel all fresh and clean. I am sure after having her puppies she MUST be feeling a little icky. I just wanted to give her a bit of time to get feeling better after she gave birth last Sunday. I appreciate all of the helpful tips.

[chachi]

I bathe mine once a week in the summer and every two weeks in the winter