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Mardelin · 04-14-2011, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

trust me, I've had offers.

Are we suppose to be washing their heads with a different shampoo? I use Yorkie Splash and Shine all over.

Bio-Groom Fluffy Puppy on the Head.....

If you go to bathing ever 4 days...you need to be very aware of his skin....make sure there is no flaking....

Patti · 04-14-2011, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Vihicks

I bathe my babies every week with week with Fresh n Clean made by Lambert Kay. It smells wonderful and they look beautiful. We first found it at PetSmart but stopped carrying it so now we buy it on line.

I would like to know what other people use to bathe their heads with ?????? I use baby shampoo and not to crazy about it.

I bathe mine every 2 weeks or more often if needed. I was afraid of washing oil out of heir coats. But I really don't know if that is true. I use the Lambert Kay Fresh and clean and Pet silk too. Petco carries the Lamber Kay now.

kalina82 · 04-14-2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

trust me, I've had offers.

Are we suppose to be washing their heads with a different shampoo? I use Yorkie Splash and Shine all over.

Some people use a tearless shampoo on their heads. I usually just use the same shampoo i use on their body. I am careful not to get it in their eyes. Never had any issues.

Vihicks · 04-14-2011, 04:54 PM

The reason I've used tearless baby shampoo on their heads is because I thought I read somewhere on the bottle not to get shampoo in their eyes. Now I'm looking at the bottle and can't find that statement anywhere on it

. Both my girls wiggle a lot when trying to wash the hair on their heads and it always gets in their eyes. What to do

?????? How do you know if it burns their eyes??? Until I took Abby to a groomer she loved her bath time, but not now. Of course we have only had Penny a couple of months, but she doesn't care for bath time either. Sad....but afterwards they are so happy

. I let them air dry after I've held them for a while to let the towel absorb some of the water.

With all your help I might turn out to be a better mom to my girls....

Thank you all

Abby and Penny's Mom

DvlshAngel985 · 04-14-2011, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Vihicks

The reason I've used tearless baby shampoo on their heads is because I thought I read somewhere on the bottle not to get shampoo in their eyes. Now I'm looking at the bottle and can't find that statement anywhere on it

. Both my girls wiggle a lot when trying to wash the hair on their heads and it always gets in their eyes. What to do

?????? How do you know if it burns their eyes??? Until I took Abby to a groomer she loved her bath time, but not now. Of course we have only had Penny a couple of months, but she doesn't care for bath time either. Sad....but afterwards they are so happy

. I let them air dry after I've held them for a while to let the towel absorb some of the water.

With all your help I might turn out to be a better mom to my girls....

Thank you all

Abby and Penny's Mom

I'm glad this thread has turned out useful for others as well as me.

GoofyBritt · 04-14-2011, 07:18 PM

I use baby shampoo all over my Bentley's body and head. But now he's got dry skin (only actually used it twice on him). We were using old shampoo that was puppy tearless shampoo. I think we may need to get a better shampoo or at least a good conditioner for him as he now has dry skin. Not sure why though. Maybe I'm not feeding enough fats/oils? (He's just recently switched to a home-cooked diet). I will try adding olive oil to his meals. That should help.

I'm not big on using expensive shampoo. BUT I've never tried expensive shampoo on him. Who knows, maybe it'll make a huge difference.

kalina82 · 04-15-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GoofyBritt

I use baby shampoo all over my Bentley's body and head. But now he's got dry skin (only actually used it twice on him). We were using old shampoo that was puppy tearless shampoo. I think we may need to get a better shampoo or at least a good conditioner for him as he now has dry skin. Not sure why though. Maybe I'm not feeding enough fats/oils? (He's just recently switched to a home-cooked diet). I will try adding olive oil to his meals. That should help.

I'm not big on using expensive shampoo. BUT I've never tried expensive shampoo on him. Who knows, maybe it'll make a huge difference.

The baby shampoo most likely dried out his skin because it is not formulated for dogs. Also you may not have rinsed it all out completely. You can get Espree or Biogroom from Petco. I like espree and have a bunch of different kinds so I can switch up the scents when i want.

Darlene68 · 04-15-2011, 06:13 PM

I use Yorkie Splash and Shine on my boys and use it all over, I've never had a problem with their eyes getting irritated, I bath them once a week as well.

Mardelin · 04-15-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

The baby shampoo most likely dried out his skin because it is not formulated for dogs. Also you may not have rinsed it all out completely. You can get Espree or Biogroom from Petco. I like espree and have a bunch of different kinds so I can switch up the scents when i want.

Baby Shampoo is the worst for drying out coats....

Rhetts_mama · 04-16-2011, 05:44 PM

What about just rinsing Kaji with clear water every couple of days rather than giving him a full bath. That would still knock out the dander, dust etc. But you wouldn't be running the risk of drying his skin (and hair) with frequent shampooing.

Rhetts_mama · 04-16-2011, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GoofyBritt

I use baby shampoo all over my Bentley's body and head. But now he's got dry skin (only actually used it twice on him). We were using old shampoo that was puppy tearless shampoo. I think we may need to get a better shampoo or at least a good conditioner for him as he now has dry skin. Not sure why though. Maybe I'm not feeding enough fats/oils? (He's just recently switched to a home-cooked diet). I will try adding olive oil to his meals. That should help.

I'm not big on using expensive shampoo. BUT I've never tried expensive shampoo on him. Who knows, maybe it'll make a huge difference.

Baby shampoo is terrible, even for babies! If you are battling dry skin, make sure you are rinsing him completely. Often times, it's left over shampoo that dries the skin out.

Vihicks · 04-16-2011, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Maximo

Fluffy Puppy on the head.

Thank you

I'll try Fluffy Puppy

. The babie shampoo just wasn't right for my babies.

Abby

and Penny's

Momma

jencar98 · 04-16-2011, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

Baby Shampoo is the worst for drying out coats....

Yes it is very drying for coats.

I like to use Spa Fresh Facial Scrub to bathe their faces. It's gentle, safe to use even on puppies, and smells so clean, and...well...FRESH

capt_noonie · 04-16-2011, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

Baby Shampoo is the worst for drying out coats....

A vet at Banfield recommend I use Baby shampoo on Uni.....

capt_noonie · 04-16-2011, 09:30 PM

Suzi, who told you to "get rid of" Kaji-kun?

04-14-2011, 04:54 PM	#19
Vihicks Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, MO. Posts: 22 Blog Entries: 4	Bathing The reason I've used tearless baby shampoo on their heads is because I thought I read somewhere on the bottle not to get shampoo in their eyes. Now I'm looking at the bottle and can't find that statement anywhere on it. Both my girls wiggle a lot when trying to wash the hair on their heads and it always gets in their eyes. What to do ?????? How do you know if it burns their eyes??? Until I took Abby to a groomer she loved her bath time, but not now. Of course we have only had Penny a couple of months, but she doesn't care for bath time either. Sad....but afterwards they are so happy. I let them air dry after I've held them for a while to let the towel absorb some of the water. With all your help I might turn out to be a better mom to my girls.... Thank you all Abby and Penny's Mom

04-14-2011, 07:18 PM	#21
GoofyBritt YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Grove City, OH Posts: 328	I use baby shampoo all over my Bentley's body and head. But now he's got dry skin (only actually used it twice on him). We were using old shampoo that was puppy tearless shampoo. I think we may need to get a better shampoo or at least a good conditioner for him as he now has dry skin. Not sure why though. Maybe I'm not feeding enough fats/oils? (He's just recently switched to a home-cooked diet). I will try adding olive oil to his meals. That should help. I'm not big on using expensive shampoo. BUT I've never tried expensive shampoo on him. Who knows, maybe it'll make a huge difference. __________________ Bentley Bentley is my angel. I never knew I could love a dog so much, he is truly a miracle.

04-15-2011, 06:13 PM	#23
Darlene68 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,923	I use Yorkie Splash and Shine on my boys and use it all over, I've never had a problem with their eyes getting irritated, I bath them once a week as well. __________________ Darlene Bailey Blu & Jesse Bee

04-16-2011, 05:44 PM	#25
Rhetts_mama Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,959 Blog Entries: 1	What about just rinsing Kaji with clear water every couple of days rather than giving him a full bath. That would still knock out the dander, dust etc. But you wouldn't be running the risk of drying his skin (and hair) with frequent shampooing. __________________ Don't get your knickers in a knot. Nothing is solved and it just makes you walk funny.

04-16-2011, 09:30 PM	#30
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	Suzi, who told you to "get rid of" Kaji-kun? __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12