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gshywolf · 10-14-2008, 08:38 AM

Hi Everyone,
My name is Judy, and my little yorkie is Romeo. I've been on this group for a very long time, but could never figure out how to post. Lol I am not comp literate. Anyway, Romeo turned 3 last January. We adopted him from Florida, as the man who had him was breeding him and then wanted nothing to do with him. He is absolutely beautiful and we love him to pieces. We have a couple of issues, one being potty training. He will go out side but then comes in and pee's wherever it floats his boat to do so. The other issue is his coat and skin, which seem to be very oily. Now he has what the vet calls blackheads on his belly and chest area, and the groomer says thats because of his oily skin and playing in dirt???? I bathe him weekly but the groomer says we need an exfoliating shampoo which is only available through a vet...so far I can not find a vet in my area that has that. This morning I did something I never would have done, but because he seemed so miserable I had to do something. I put a bit of dawn dishwashing liquid in a container and added water. I used that for his first shampp, then I used his neem shampoo and rinsed extremely well. I also just lightly blow dryed him, not being sure if drying irritates his skin. Anyway, since doing that about a half hour ago, he has been sleeping very peacefully and no scratching. Has anyone else had this issue? he is only 5 lbs (supposed to be 3 1/2) and is exhausted from scratching all the time. Any help or advice was be very appreciated.

Judy and Romeo

chachi · 10-14-2008, 08:53 AM

Hello and welcome! I would use a good shampoo made for dogs and no conditioner for the oiliness. You have to be careful using the dawn. It takes away all the oil and can leave them dry skin and hair. The only time I use it is when i see a flea on mine because it kills fleas

Nancy1999 · 10-14-2008, 08:55 AM

Hi and welcome to YorkieTalk, I'm glad little Romeo found a good home. Many people don't understand that there is a difference between peeing and marking. An unneutered male dog marks her territory to show other dogs that he's been there, and he's the head honcho. If neutered earlier enough most male dogs won't mark in the house, but they still mark outside. If I were you, I would consider neutering, if you haven't already, and also purchasing bellybands. A bellyband is simply a cloth with Velcro fasteners that goes around the tummy area; you place a sanitary pad inside it to catch the urine that comes from marking. You remove it several times a day when the dog goes outside to pee, and it shouldn't used it as a diaper, but just as a way to catch the drips from marking.

We have a grooming forum with many good threads, you might find some advice there for your grooming problem. I have read that oatmeal makes a good exfoliant, you just make a paste of oatmeal and warm water, and rub on the tummy area.

Mom to Hot Rod · 10-14-2008, 09:03 AM

HI and welcome to YT. Glad your little Romeo found a good home. Sorry, I don't have any answers for you but I am sure that someone will be on that can help.

kobes mama · 10-14-2008, 09:32 AM

Hello and welcome!
It can be difficult finding specialty shampoos but they sell a couple online. I've heard great things about the Apricot Exfoliating Shampoo by HydroSurge. I personally haven't tried it but I do use a lot their other products and love them. If you google them you'll find their website or you can go through other specialty doggie spa websites that sell hi end products. Good luck.

shannon3563 · 10-14-2008, 09:47 AM

Hello and Welcome!! Everyone here is so nice! Looking forward to getting to know you

xxmxaxrxyxx · 10-14-2008, 10:00 AM

welcome to YT...glad you came back! Can't wait to see pictures! hehe

gshywolf · 10-14-2008, 10:10 AM

Yes, we had Romeo neutered right after getting him. And I did make my own belly bands and use panty shields. My husband says I'm embarrassing him (Romeo) with the girlie things lol, but it has saved alot of pee/marking and my back. Soon as I figure out how, I will start adding pictures.

gshywolf · 10-14-2008, 10:17 AM

Finally Romeo's groomer said she can order some good stuff for him. She has reccomended we may want to get him a puppy cut for one untill his tummy and chest clear up and two because of the belly bands. I am dreading doing this as his hair is so beautiful, but will do what is in his best interest. I'm going to see if I can find that shampoo you reccomended. Thanks so much

Judy and Ro

gshywolf · 10-14-2008, 10:19 AM

I think Romeo and Hot Rod look alike.

Nancy1999 · 10-14-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by gshywolf

Finally Romeo's groomer said she can order some good stuff for him. She has reccomended we may want to get him a puppy cut for one untill his tummy and chest clear up and two because of the belly bands. I am dreading doing this as his hair is so beautiful, but will do what is in his best interest. I'm going to see if I can find that shampoo you reccomended. Thanks so much

Judy and Ro

I don't see how cutting the back hair will help the chest clear up. I would think long and hard about this. So few Yorkies have beautiful coats, and many have to have a puppy cut because they have a cotton coat. I know this is a favorite cut of groomers, but it takes forever to grow, and you have to go through some growing out pains where you're tempted to cut it again. Are you sure it's in his best interest or hers?

gshywolf · 10-14-2008, 10:54 AM

I agree with you completely and am going to keep his hair just as it is. Yes I heard the cotton coat gets really knotted whereas the silky coat just gets some tangles. Romeo is my first yorkie and I have so much to learn. I just want to do everything right. BTW will his marking stop. He has been neutered over a year now.

Nancy1999 · 10-14-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by gshywolf

I agree with you completely and am going to keep his hair just as it is. Yes I heard the cotton coat gets really knotted whereas the silky coat just gets some tangles. Romeo is my first yorkie and I have so much to learn. I just want to do everything right. BTW will his marking stop. He has been neutered over a year now.

Marking will be reduced after neutering, and cleaning spots with an enzyme cleaner helps, but marking is a "wired in" behavior, and almost impossible to eliminate, once established. There have been studies using really aversive techniques to see if marking could be eliminated or greatly reduced, and all techniques including severe punishment failed, so scientists believe this is a physiological thing and not something that can be altered with training. I do believe that walking your dog daily, and allowing him to mark his neighborhood, and even praising him for it, reduces the amount of marking in the house. Breeders, who of course have unaltered dogs, have found that the bellyband is their best friend, and some of our members make some really cute ones in great fabrics.

PANAMA69 · 10-14-2008, 03:47 PM

Welcome to our site

I see you got good advice from fine people allready

gshywolf · 10-14-2008, 04:09 PM

ugh that doesn't sound to promising. lol, well he is doing better and does seem to do much better in the house when he is praised for going outside. Its a work in progress I suppose and only time will tell if Romeo ever stops. I've been using simple solution and found that works pretty darn well. If anyone knows of anything better please let me know. The other problem was that the man never allowed Romeo outside. I think he used puppy pads for him. While Ro will use the pads, he will also go behind furniture etc. I wish he had trained him to a cat box

I will work harder with him and appreciate the advice very much.

Judy

10-14-2008, 08:38 AM	#1
gshywolf Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 14	New member Hi Everyone, My name is Judy, and my little yorkie is Romeo. I've been on this group for a very long time, but could never figure out how to post. Lol I am not comp literate. Anyway, Romeo turned 3 last January. We adopted him from Florida, as the man who had him was breeding him and then wanted nothing to do with him. He is absolutely beautiful and we love him to pieces. We have a couple of issues, one being potty training. He will go out side but then comes in and pee's wherever it floats his boat to do so. The other issue is his coat and skin, which seem to be very oily. Now he has what the vet calls blackheads on his belly and chest area, and the groomer says thats because of his oily skin and playing in dirt???? I bathe him weekly but the groomer says we need an exfoliating shampoo which is only available through a vet...so far I can not find a vet in my area that has that. This morning I did something I never would have done, but because he seemed so miserable I had to do something. I put a bit of dawn dishwashing liquid in a container and added water. I used that for his first shampp, then I used his neem shampoo and rinsed extremely well. I also just lightly blow dryed him, not being sure if drying irritates his skin. Anyway, since doing that about a half hour ago, he has been sleeping very peacefully and no scratching. Has anyone else had this issue? he is only 5 lbs (supposed to be 3 1/2) and is exhausted from scratching all the time. Any help or advice was be very appreciated. Judy and Romeo

10-14-2008, 08:53 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Hello and welcome! I would use a good shampoo made for dogs and no conditioner for the oiliness. You have to be careful using the dawn. It takes away all the oil and can leave them dry skin and hair. The only time I use it is when i see a flea on mine because it kills fleas __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

10-14-2008, 08:55 AM	#3
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Hi and welcome to YorkieTalk, I'm glad little Romeo found a good home. Many people don't understand that there is a difference between peeing and marking. An unneutered male dog marks her territory to show other dogs that he's been there, and he's the head honcho. If neutered earlier enough most male dogs won't mark in the house, but they still mark outside. If I were you, I would consider neutering, if you haven't already, and also purchasing bellybands. A bellyband is simply a cloth with Velcro fasteners that goes around the tummy area; you place a sanitary pad inside it to catch the urine that comes from marking. You remove it several times a day when the dog goes outside to pee, and it shouldn't used it as a diaper, but just as a way to catch the drips from marking. We have a grooming forum with many good threads, you might find some advice there for your grooming problem. I have read that oatmeal makes a good exfoliant, you just make a paste of oatmeal and warm water, and rub on the tummy area. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

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10-14-2008, 09:32 AM	#5
kobes mama Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Franklin Square, NY, USA Posts: 14	Hello and welcome! It can be difficult finding specialty shampoos but they sell a couple online. I've heard great things about the Apricot Exfoliating Shampoo by HydroSurge. I personally haven't tried it but I do use a lot their other products and love them. If you google them you'll find their website or you can go through other specialty doggie spa websites that sell hi end products. Good luck. __________________ Jessica -> Kobe's Mama

10-14-2008, 09:47 AM	#6
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10-14-2008, 10:00 AM	#7
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10-14-2008, 10:10 AM	#8
gshywolf Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 14	Yes, we had Romeo neutered right after getting him. And I did make my own belly bands and use panty shields. My husband says I'm embarrassing him (Romeo) with the girlie things lol, but it has saved alot of pee/marking and my back. Soon as I figure out how, I will start adding pictures.

10-14-2008, 10:17 AM	#9
gshywolf Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 14	Finally Romeo's groomer said she can order some good stuff for him. She has reccomended we may want to get him a puppy cut for one untill his tummy and chest clear up and two because of the belly bands. I am dreading doing this as his hair is so beautiful, but will do what is in his best interest. I'm going to see if I can find that shampoo you reccomended. Thanks so much Judy and Ro

10-14-2008, 10:19 AM	#10
gshywolf Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 14	I think Romeo and Hot Rod look alike.

10-14-2008, 10:54 AM	#12
gshywolf Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 14	I agree with you completely and am going to keep his hair just as it is. Yes I heard the cotton coat gets really knotted whereas the silky coat just gets some tangles. Romeo is my first yorkie and I have so much to learn. I just want to do everything right. BTW will his marking stop. He has been neutered over a year now.

10-14-2008, 03:47 PM	#14
PANAMA69 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ~~YorkieWorld~~ Posts: 8,428	Welcome to our site I see you got good advice from fine people allready

10-14-2008, 04:09 PM	#15
gshywolf Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 14	ugh that doesn't sound to promising. lol, well he is doing better and does seem to do much better in the house when he is praised for going outside. Its a work in progress I suppose and only time will tell if Romeo ever stops. I've been using simple solution and found that works pretty darn well. If anyone knows of anything better please let me know. The other problem was that the man never allowed Romeo outside. I think he used puppy pads for him. While Ro will use the pads, he will also go behind furniture etc. I wish he had trained him to a cat box I will work harder with him and appreciate the advice very much. Judy