Gross question...How do you clean your yorkie's butt? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

fadeddenim · 03-20-2009, 03:47 PM

I want to know how the rest of you clean your yorkie's butt after they make poop.

When my yorkie is done doing his business, I'll put him in the tub and just wash his butt.

I tried using baby wipes for awhile, but I felt like that wasn't enough to make him clean. he sleeps on my bed so I want to make sure he's totally clean.

how do you all do it?

nacke · 03-20-2009, 03:49 PM

I shave her bum once a week to avoid the mess

Dara311 · 03-20-2009, 03:50 PM

When Fiona was younger ( she is almost a year old! oh jeez! ) I would just wash her butt off in the tub, i recently cut her hair a little bit shorter, and noticed that she no longer gets as dirty, i usually will shave her anus area too, so it clean and hair free, and that way her poopie doesnt stick to her butt!

QuickSilver · 03-20-2009, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by nacke

I shave her bum once a week to avoid the mess

A good cut does wonders to keep that area clean. If Thor gets any on his hair, I try to use grooming wipes, but I usually end up putting him in the sink and soaping off his hiney.

Kimthom1 · 03-20-2009, 03:53 PM

I shave their backside as well so there is no mess after doing their business. I use the little mustache clipper on my older yorkie and scissors on my little one because she does not like the clipper noise yet.
If they do get some stuck on them, I do put their little butt in the tub or sink and wash it off.

Princes mom · 03-20-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kimthom1

I shave their backside as well so there is no mess after doing their business. I use the little mustache clipper on my older yorkie and scissors on my little one because she does not like the clipper noise yet.
If they do get some stuck on them, I do put their little butt in the tub or sink and wash it off.

"She does not like the clipper noise, yet??!! Prince is 5 and still HATES the sound/sight of the clippers. lol

wemple2 · 03-20-2009, 04:04 PM

I agree with the others, a good grooming should take care of the problem, unless your baby has diarrhea/or loose stools...in that case, a hinney wash is indicated.

Baileyrosemomma · 03-20-2009, 05:12 PM

I stick Bailey in the sink, butt first under the faucet and she sits there and lets me was her butt. At first she hated it but now I think she likes it. She hates poopy butt. It is very quick by just washing her hind end. If it is going to happen it will happen at her 4 am potty trip. I am not about to do a full blown bath then...lol.

nacke · 03-20-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Princes mom

"She does not like the clipper noise, yet??!! Prince is 5 and still HATES the sound/sight of the clippers. lol

Hehe, Macy isnt fond of the noise either, but she knows she gets a yummy treat and lots of cuddling for being a good girl!

If i didnt shave her once a week, she would be getting bum baths several times a day

WoodyMorgan · 03-20-2009, 05:44 PM

Ditto to all of the above. If you are home grooming or professional groomer, a good cut is definately a fantastic start! One of my boys is just fine without a hinny shave and the other needs to be kept short back there or we have dingle berries and butt washes.

Karrie · 03-20-2009, 05:49 PM

For Bailey, its a butt trim and butt wipes. If she has a loose stool - then its a butt bath.....but, that's just us.

SweetPea53 · 03-20-2009, 05:59 PM

My li'l one's bottom is always kept short and on those rare occasions when she does get those cling ons....I will bath her bottom in the sink..I do keep her back side short/shaved so that we don't have many of those episodes anymore

nacke · 03-20-2009, 06:11 PM

Isnt it funny how posts like these remind you to shave your furbabys bum

bcrass2 · 03-20-2009, 06:18 PM

Mine are still young. I keep baby wipes handy to wipe their bottoms.

fadeddenim · 03-20-2009, 07:20 PM

omg i feel so dumb. i didn't know shaving the anus area is a popular practice to keep their bums clean. i will have to start doing this.

it is very messy when poop gets stuck to their hair and hard to clean too. i'm glad i asked this question. thanks everyone!

03-20-2009, 03:47 PM	#1
fadeddenim YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 409	Gross question...How do you clean your yorkie's butt? I want to know how the rest of you clean your yorkie's butt after they make poop. When my yorkie is done doing his business, I'll put him in the tub and just wash his butt. I tried using baby wipes for awhile, but I felt like that wasn't enough to make him clean. he sleeps on my bed so I want to make sure he's totally clean. how do you all do it? __________________ Fur The Ruff Of Dog KENJI and KINGSTON

03-20-2009, 03:49 PM	#2
nacke Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lewisville, Texas Posts: 437 Blog Entries: 2	I shave her bum once a week to avoid the mess __________________ Mama to Maci!! RIP Macy & Thom

03-20-2009, 03:50 PM	#3
Dara311 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,515	When Fiona was younger ( she is almost a year old! oh jeez! ) I would just wash her butt off in the tub, i recently cut her hair a little bit shorter, and noticed that she no longer gets as dirty, i usually will shave her anus area too, so it clean and hair free, and that way her poopie doesnt stick to her butt! __________________ Mom to Fiona Marie

03-20-2009, 03:53 PM	#5
Kimthom1 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gilmer, TX Posts: 85	I shave their backside as well so there is no mess after doing their business. I use the little mustache clipper on my older yorkie and scissors on my little one because she does not like the clipper noise yet. If they do get some stuck on them, I do put their little butt in the tub or sink and wash it off. __________________ Kim Mommy to my angels, Chelsey, Zoey, and Cooper

03-20-2009, 04:04 PM	#7
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	I agree with the others, a good grooming should take care of the problem, unless your baby has diarrhea/or loose stools...in that case, a hinney wash is indicated. __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

03-20-2009, 05:12 PM	#8
Baileyrosemomma Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: VA Posts: 69	I stick Bailey in the sink, butt first under the faucet and she sits there and lets me was her butt. At first she hated it but now I think she likes it. She hates poopy butt. It is very quick by just washing her hind end. If it is going to happen it will happen at her 4 am potty trip. I am not about to do a full blown bath then...lol.

03-20-2009, 05:44 PM	#10
WoodyMorgan Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St Francis, MN Posts: 66	Ditto to all of the above. If you are home grooming or professional groomer, a good cut is definately a fantastic start! One of my boys is just fine without a hinny shave and the other needs to be kept short back there or we have dingle berries and butt washes. __________________ Woody Bogie

03-20-2009, 05:49 PM	#11
Karrie Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 903	For Bailey, its a butt trim and butt wipes. If she has a loose stool - then its a butt bath.....but, that's just us. __________________ This is Bailey's world and we just live in it!

03-20-2009, 05:59 PM	#12
SweetPea53 ~Izzie~ My Lil' Sweetie Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: So. California (Santa Clarita) Posts: 2,348	My li'l one's bottom is always kept short and on those rare occasions when she does get those cling ons....I will bath her bottom in the sink..I do keep her back side short/shaved so that we don't have many of those episodes anymore __________________ Don't Worry, Be Happy

03-20-2009, 06:11 PM	#13
nacke Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lewisville, Texas Posts: 437 Blog Entries: 2	Isnt it funny how posts like these remind you to shave your furbabys bum __________________ Mama to Maci!! RIP Macy & Thom

03-20-2009, 06:18 PM	#14
bcrass2 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snowflake, AZ, USA Posts: 672	Mine are still young. I keep baby wipes handy to wipe their bottoms. __________________ Chloe and Little Man's Mommy We Miss you Milo!

03-20-2009, 07:20 PM	#15
fadeddenim YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 409	omg i feel so dumb. i didn't know shaving the anus area is a popular practice to keep their bums clean. i will have to start doing this. it is very messy when poop gets stuck to their hair and hard to clean too. i'm glad i asked this question. thanks everyone! __________________ Fur The Ruff Of Dog KENJI and KINGSTON