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_Chrissy_ · 12-10-2008, 10:51 AM

I bath Max every week.
His hair is not dry. I use Buddy Wash Produsct by Cloud Star on him. We like the Lavendar and Mint.

Bhikku · 12-10-2008, 10:56 AM

I wash Ollie once a week because he's a little grease monkey and if I don't, his hair stands up all over like my brother's used to in high school when he would go without bathing for as long as humanly possible.

yasminv1 · 12-10-2008, 11:00 AM

We bathe Biggie once a week..summer and winter. In the winter we make sure to blow dry him on the lowest setting so it does not burn him and we hold the dryer a good distance from him. We only do this for 5 minutes tops to help him dry sooner. During the summer or winter we cover him in a warm towel and switch it up for a warm blankie when the towel gets too wet. He is not allowed to go outside at all until he is fully dry.

Our vet said it is Ok to bathe Biggie once a week. This was a concern for us when we first got him because my husband has bad allergies and his Doc told him to make sure we bathe the dog once a week at least.

txshopper73 · 12-10-2008, 12:18 PM

Once a week during the summer months and during winter, about 7-10 days. Keep an eye on their scalps, though...some yorkies are more sensitive than others and their skin could dry out. Never had a problem with mine, though!

trouty · 12-10-2008, 07:03 PM

I bathe every Friday night. It works well for us.

nneessaa · 12-10-2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by _Chrissy_

I bath Max every week.
His hair is not dry. I use Buddy Wash Produsct by Cloud Star on him. We like the Lavendar and Mint.

No way!! I bathe Max every week (not right now since he has stitches from neutering). I use Buddy Wash Lavender and Mint scent. The only difference is that I also use the spray leave in conditioner! What a coincidence

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Vanessa

kcook323 · 12-10-2008, 08:15 PM

I have a hard time waiting for a week to bathe him. Especially since we are crate training. If he ever has an accident in his crate, he ends up smelling like pee. I can deal with frito toes, but not urine pits. I try to wait as long as I can though. I gave him a bath last Friday, then I gave him one yesterday. (sigh)

heatherlee143 · 12-11-2008, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

We do once a week to every 10 days - any longer than that and they get the "frito toes" smell!!!! It is much easier to brush a clean coat as well!!!!

Lol I know what smell you are talking about!! haha

Nancy1999 · 12-11-2008, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by heatherlee143

Lol I know what smell you are talking about!! haha

I love that smell, but it does mean bathtime.

heatherlee143 · 12-11-2008, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I love that smell, but it does mean bathtime.

Yes I love it too. My husband thinks I am gross!!! Haha

Allykathart · 12-16-2008, 06:49 AM

What is good for dryness and itching. I use Sulfadene shampoo but it only seems temporary? Any input is helpful..

carmen in nj · 12-16-2008, 07:04 AM

I bathe mine every two weeks, Harry boy sleeps with us and yes they get that dorito, frito smell in the toes...LOL and his hair looks like a punk boy

my hubby gives the signal in the morning by saying "Harry boy you stink" LOL so is every two weeks for the 3 of them, we use a doggy shampoo with aloe.. Harry boy skin is very dry and needs the extra leave in conditioner too..
hugs,
carmen in nj

LittleBrownBean · 01-06-2009, 11:43 AM

Bean gets the frito smell on her head @ 3 days after a bath, but I try to bathe her every week 1/2 to 2 weeks. She's 6 months now and still the greasiest dog I've ever seen!

Mom2Odie · 01-06-2009, 02:06 PM

I bathe Odie about every 2 weeks. I use Earthbath Oatmeal & Aloe Shampoo, Earthbath Creme Rinse & Conditioner and if needed I use Earthbath Vanilla & Almond Spritz for in between. All products are 100% natural and very gentle. His coat is beautiful. I also feed a top quality dog food.

DreamsComeTrue · 01-06-2009, 02:22 PM

I bathe Harley every 1-2 weeks. I use Oatmeal shampoo to keep him from getting dry/itchy skin and alternate that with Groom n' Fresh (both are from Bio Groom). I also use their Silk Creme Rinse or Oatmeal Creme Rinse.

12-10-2008, 10:51 AM	#16
_Chrissy_ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,561	I bath Max every week. His hair is not dry. I use Buddy Wash Produsct by Cloud Star on him. We like the Lavendar and Mint. __________________ Max (the Morkie) & Mickey (the Yorkie)

12-10-2008, 12:18 PM	#19
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	Once a week during the summer months and during winter, about 7-10 days. Keep an eye on their scalps, though...some yorkies are more sensitive than others and their skin could dry out. Never had a problem with mine, though! __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

12-10-2008, 08:15 PM	#22
kcook323 YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northeast, AL USA Posts: 254	I have a hard time waiting for a week to bathe him. Especially since we are crate training. If he ever has an accident in his crate, he ends up smelling like pee. I can deal with frito toes, but not urine pits. I try to wait as long as I can though. I gave him a bath last Friday, then I gave him one yesterday. (sigh) __________________ Kendra, mommy to... Maximus & lil' Miss Diva Chloe

12-16-2008, 06:49 AM	#26
Allykathart YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: coal township Posts: 3	Dryness and itching What is good for dryness and itching. I use Sulfadene shampoo but it only seems temporary? Any input is helpful..

01-06-2009, 02:22 PM	#30
DreamsComeTrue Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Boise Posts: 219	I bathe Harley every 1-2 weeks. I use Oatmeal shampoo to keep him from getting dry/itchy skin and alternate that with Groom n' Fresh (both are from Bio Groom). I also use their Silk Creme Rinse or Oatmeal Creme Rinse. __________________ Lisa loves Harley and Bella

12-10-2008, 10:56 AM	#17
Bhikku YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 274	I wash Ollie once a week because he's a little grease monkey and if I don't, his hair stands up all over like my brother's used to in high school when he would go without bathing for as long as humanly possible.

12-10-2008, 11:00 AM	#18
yasminv1 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lewis Center, Ohio Posts: 245	We bathe Biggie once a week..summer and winter. In the winter we make sure to blow dry him on the lowest setting so it does not burn him and we hold the dryer a good distance from him. We only do this for 5 minutes tops to help him dry sooner. During the summer or winter we cover him in a warm towel and switch it up for a warm blankie when the towel gets too wet. He is not allowed to go outside at all until he is fully dry. Our vet said it is Ok to bathe Biggie once a week. This was a concern for us when we first got him because my husband has bad allergies and his Doc told him to make sure we bathe the dog once a week at least.

12-10-2008, 07:03 PM	#20
trouty Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 129	I bathe every Friday night. It works well for us.

12-16-2008, 07:04 AM	#27
carmen in nj Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hopatcong, NJ, USA Posts: 4,615 Blog Entries: 74	I bathe mine every two weeks, Harry boy sleeps with us and yes they get that dorito, frito smell in the toes...LOL and his hair looks like a punk boy my hubby gives the signal in the morning by saying "Harry boy you stink" LOL so is every two weeks for the 3 of them, we use a doggy shampoo with aloe.. Harry boy skin is very dry and needs the extra leave in conditioner too.. hugs, carmen in nj

01-06-2009, 11:43 AM	#28
LittleBrownBean Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Leland, NC, USA Posts: 30	Bean gets the frito smell on her head @ 3 days after a bath, but I try to bathe her every week 1/2 to 2 weeks. She's 6 months now and still the greasiest dog I've ever seen!

01-06-2009, 02:06 PM	#29
Mom2Odie No Longer a Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Canada Posts: 36	I bathe Odie about every 2 weeks. I use Earthbath Oatmeal & Aloe Shampoo, Earthbath Creme Rinse & Conditioner and if needed I use Earthbath Vanilla & Almond Spritz for in between. All products are 100% natural and very gentle. His coat is beautiful. I also feed a top quality dog food.