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lulababy · 03-05-2008, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by shelbys_mom

Okay this is exactly what I thought but yet every single shampoo I find says not to use it on puppies younger than 12 weeks. My pup is 7 1/2 weeks, so what shampoo/conditioner is out there that I can use?

are you looking at puppy shampoo?

lulababy · 03-05-2008, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by coroth

Do not use a human capsule!! I was going to do this, but thought I'd ask a vet and I guess the human ones are TOO concentrated and can make your furbutt sick! I buy a doggy one from http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...m?pcatid=15235. It was cheaper than what my vet was offering by a LOT and it works WONDERFULLY!!! (And they really like the taste on their food

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thanks! ive been wondering about this

im glad i asked

shelbys_mom · 03-05-2008, 01:08 PM

yes I went to petco and petsmart and at both stores I asked what is the best to use on a puppy and they were all anything that says puppy (coming from the groomers). But yet everything they were saying to use says 12 weeks. So I come on here and ask what people use and baby shampoo was recommended so being desperate since I cant find anything I used it. Minksheen and all the others are recommended at 3 to 6 months.

shelbys_mom · 03-05-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lulababy

thanks! ive been wondering about this

im glad i asked

You will get mixed opinions about this on here. Some say its okay and others say no.

shelbys_mom · 03-05-2008, 01:11 PM

I just want to know what is puppy safe. Everyone on here has yorkies so they had to be a puppy at some point and I know they had to be bathed so I figured this will be the best place to ask.

PrincessDiana · 03-05-2008, 01:19 PM

When I asked my vet about this, she said with the cold weather, there wasn't really much we could do about the dry skin except maybe get a humidifier for the room.. Maybe you can try that?

shelbys_mom · 03-05-2008, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by PrincessDiana

When I asked my vet about this, she said with the cold weather, there wasn't really much we could do about the dry skin except maybe get a humidifier for the room.. Maybe you can try that?

I will, your dog in the avatar looks like a puppy. Which shampoo would you use on a little one?

Nancy1999 · 03-05-2008, 01:39 PM

Yorkies aren't recommended to leaving their mother before the age of 12 weeks, she just licks them clean, and I doubt if you want to do that. I would use one of the puppy shampoos and dilute it, don't bath too frequently, no more than once a week. I know newborn human babies sometimes have a condition know as cradle cap and there's an overproduction of oil glands than can cause flaking, but I don't know if this same thing occurs in dogs. Sometimes when we try to correct a problem we do more harm than good. This may be a question more for a breeder because they are more familiar with puppies that age.

PrincessDiana · 03-05-2008, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by shelbys_mom

I will, your dog in the avatar looks like a puppy. Which shampoo would you use on a little one?

Franklin didn't come to us until he was 13 weeks and after that we just started using normal puppy shampoo. Now he's 5 months old and we use Buddy Wash and Buddy Splash. So far, I love it! I'm also going to add some fish oil/vitamin E supplement to his food once he's a bit older. I'll use EicosaDerm.

I'm not really sure what to use on a 7 1/2 week old pup. He's awfully young. If he doesn't get too stinky, I might just wait until he's a little bit older. Until then, only bathe if absolutely necessary (every 2 weeks?) and I would use diluted puppy shampoo.

lulababy · 03-05-2008, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by shelbys_mom

I just want to know what is puppy safe. Everyone on here has yorkies so they had to be a puppy at some point and I know they had to be bathed so I figured this will be the best place to ask.

ok i went to go check for you. i am using "HARTZ puppy shampoo".. it says nothing about not being able to use it on under 12 weeks. it just says gentle tearless formula etc. ive had pebbles since she was 8 weeks 6 days and ive been using it on her weekly.. she just turned 12 weeks. try getting that one (I either got it at target or petco).

shelbys_mom · 03-05-2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by lulababy

ok i went to go check for you. i am using "HARTZ puppy shampoo".. it says nothing about not being able to use it on under 12 weeks. it just says gentle tearless formula etc. ive had pebbles since she was 8 weeks 6 days and ive been using it on her weekly.. she just turned 12 weeks. try getting that one (I either got it at target or petco).

Thank you so much.

Zanders' mom · 03-22-2008, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by shelbys_mom

Hi I was bathing my pup (7 1/2 weeks) this morning and I was using the flea comb to comb him through after his bath and there was so much dry skin between his eyes and nose area. After I blow dryed him I combed his face hair and combed agian between his eyes and forehead and little flakes were coming up . What can I do for that, its only in that area. Im currently washing him with diluted baby shampoo and I rinse really good. And I dont even wash his face with the shampoo, I just use water to that area.

Can I rub baby lotion in that area?

Hi, I use a shampoo from Petsmart called DermCare, oatmeal with aloe shampoo. Its ok for all ages. I did read as well, not to use human shampoo on pups, it has more to do with the skin ph vs. the hair. I would not use baby lotions either. I purchased a Vitamin E oil, found it at Walmart, I like it because its all Natural. I take a dab on my finger, I mix it with a drop of water and then rub on the affected area of the pup.

Good luck.

shelbys_mom · 03-23-2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Zanders' mom

Hi, I use a shampoo from Petsmart called DermCare, oatmeal with aloe shampoo. Its ok for all ages. I did read as well, not to use human shampoo on pups, it has more to do with the skin ph vs. the hair. I would not use baby lotions either. I purchased a Vitamin E oil, found it at Walmart, I like it because its all Natural. I take a dab on my finger, I mix it with a drop of water and then rub on the affected area of the pup.

Good luck.

Do you use the conditioner spray too.

Zanders' mom · 03-23-2008, 04:54 PM

The dermcare leaves the hair pretty soft to where you don't need a conditioner. I do occassionally spray with nova pearls, fresh scent deodarant... it controls pet odors, moisturizes skin and coat.

shelbys_mom · 03-23-2008, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Zanders' mom

The dermcare leaves the hair pretty soft to where you don't need a conditioner. I do occassionally spray with nova pearls, fresh scent deodarant... it controls pet odors, moisturizes skin and coat.

okay, thank you. Ill have to try that out.

03-05-2008, 01:19 PM	#21
PrincessDiana I ♥ Franklin & Maggie Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,068	When I asked my vet about this, she said with the cold weather, there wasn't really much we could do about the dry skin except maybe get a humidifier for the room.. Maybe you can try that? __________________ Diana , Mommy to Franklin, Maggie, Oliver, and Millie - RIP Piper

03-05-2008, 01:39 PM	#23
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Yorkies aren't recommended to leaving their mother before the age of 12 weeks, she just licks them clean, and I doubt if you want to do that. I would use one of the puppy shampoos and dilute it, don't bath too frequently, no more than once a week. I know newborn human babies sometimes have a condition know as cradle cap and there's an overproduction of oil glands than can cause flaking, but I don't know if this same thing occurs in dogs. Sometimes when we try to correct a problem we do more harm than good. This may be a question more for a breeder because they are more familiar with puppies that age. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

03-23-2008, 04:54 PM	#29
Zanders' mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,351	The dermcare leaves the hair pretty soft to where you don't need a conditioner. I do occassionally spray with nova pearls, fresh scent deodarant... it controls pet odors, moisturizes skin and coat. __________________ With GOD .... All things ARE possible!

03-05-2008, 01:08 PM	#18
shelbys_mom YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Corpus Christi TX Posts: 265	yes I went to petco and petsmart and at both stores I asked what is the best to use on a puppy and they were all anything that says puppy (coming from the groomers). But yet everything they were saying to use says 12 weeks. So I come on here and ask what people use and baby shampoo was recommended so being desperate since I cant find anything I used it. Minksheen and all the others are recommended at 3 to 6 months.

03-05-2008, 01:11 PM	#20
shelbys_mom YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Corpus Christi TX Posts: 265	I just want to know what is puppy safe. Everyone on here has yorkies so they had to be a puppy at some point and I know they had to be bathed so I figured this will be the best place to ask.