How often should I bathe my yorkie?

[Ldyrev1]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

With soap and shampoo you could accidently leave some on and cause irritation I use sensitive baby wipes.

That's a great idea. I haven't had a "baby" (fur or skin) in the house for many years and would never have thought of that. LOL Thanks!!

[Ldyrev1]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

With soap and shampoo you could accidently leave some on and cause irritation I use sensitive baby wipes.

I tried the baby wipes but they were so cold, Princess Sophie was not wanting to potty in the bathroom. LOL She's such a girl!

[sandy simpson]

I use Hy-lyte shampoo from the vet and a conditioner for their coat. I don't wash them real often, just when they start looking funky. Just be careful what you bathe them with. Some of that stuff is so harsh on their skin. Mine love their bath. They look all soft and fluffy, just beautiful Yorkies like all of yours!

[Yorkiedaze]

A good humidifier is a must in the dry winter months. We dry out too from heating the house.

Mine are bathed every other week and then get a hot oil treatment. I use clearly natural glycerine daily on their face and bottom. I have a different solution for their feet. .......http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/clearly-natural-essentials-pure-and-natural-glycerine-soap-bar/ID=prod6056098-product?ext=gooPersonal_Care_PLA_Bar_Soaps_prod605 6098_pla&adtype={adtype}&kpid=prod6056098&sst=3848 d284-4730-28c8-6a10-00006d38f41f&SL_ClientGroup=1

[Yorkiedaze]

Maybe this site works best. I do buy mine at Walgreens, and not at this site: Clearly Natural | Moisturizing Soaps - Clearly Natural

[Ldyrev1]

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

A good humidifier is a must in the dry winter months. We dry out too from heating the house.

Mine are bathed every other week and then get a hot oil treatment. I use clearly natural glycerine daily on their face and bottom. I have a different solution for their feet. .......http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/clearly-natural-essentials-pure-and-natural-glycerine-soap-bar/ID=prod6056098-product?ext=gooPersonal_Care_PLA_Bar_Soaps_prod605 6098_pla&adtype={adtype}&kpid=prod6056098&sst=3848 d284-4730-28c8-6a10-00006d38f41f&SL_ClientGroup=1

What do you use for their feet? I checked out the Walgreens link and that looks like a great idea for bottoms just wondered about how you handle feet??

[Yorkiedaze]

Originally Posted by Ldyrev1

What do you use for their feet? I checked out the Walgreens link and that looks like a great idea for bottoms just wondered about how you handle feet??

The girls would always lick or chew on their paws after being out in the grass. The damp grass especially made their paws itch I think and I noticed some swelling around their nails. I used this solution to rub on their paws and especially right after their final nightly outside potty before bed. I use a soft tooth brush to rub all over their pads, between the toes and around the nail, then only lightly pat excess. You could also use a small shallow pan to stand them in, but make sure they soak for 30 seconds then pat off excess.
They never have a problem with their paws now. The apple cider vinegar is very good at getting rid of yeast feet that can smell like corn chips.



1 gal. water
1 cup hydrogen peroxide
1 cup of apple cider vinegar

Soak for 30 minutes and pat off excess.

You can also use plain apple cider vinegar between foot soaks - just put it in a spray bottle, spray your dog’s paws and then pat dry. (By the way, the apple cider vinegar also works at keeping fleas and other insects off if used as a final rinse after a bath)


You can also add green tea (decaffeinated only) as you would make for a cup of tea, then add it to the solution. It's great for yeast infections.

Lathering your dog’s paws with ointments, salves and lotions may make the irritation worse as allergens, toxins and dirt can get trapped underneath the ointment. It is better to use one of these soaks and then keep your dog’s paws dry and clean.

[Yorkiedaze]

BUT, (I forgot to say) that you have to use two cups of water to 3 tablespoons of water as an after bath final rinse. Do not rinse off with water.

[noochie2742]

We bathe every. 1-3 weeks depending on how lazy I am

[sugarmamma]

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

The girls would always lick or chew on their paws after being out in the grass. The damp grass especially made their paws itch I think and I noticed some swelling around their nails. I used this solution to rub on their paws and especially right after their final nightly outside potty before bed. I use a soft tooth brush to rub all over their pads, between the toes and around the nail, then only lightly pat excess. You could also use a small shallow pan to stand them in, but make sure they soak for 30 seconds then pat off excess.
They never have a problem with their paws now. The apple cider vinegar is very good at getting rid of yeast feet that can smell like corn chips.



1 gal. water
1 cup hydrogen peroxide
1 cup of apple cider vinegar

Soak for 30 minutes and pat off excess.

You can also use plain apple cider vinegar between foot soaks - just put it in a spray bottle, spray your dog’s paws and then pat dry. (By the way, the apple cider vinegar also works at keeping fleas and other insects off if used as a final rinse after a bath)


You can also add green tea (decaffeinated only) as you would make for a cup of tea, then add it to the solution. It's great for yeast infections.

Lathering your dog’s paws with ointments, salves and lotions may make the irritation worse as allergens, toxins and dirt can get trapped underneath the ointment. It is better to use one of these soaks and then keep your dog’s paws dry and clean.

I assume that is 30 seconds? I can hardly soak my own paws for 30 minutes

[sugarmamma]

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

BUT, (I forgot to say) that you have to use two cups of water to 3 tablespoons of water as an after bath final rinse. Do not rinse off with water.

Now I'm just totally

[Yorkiedaze]

Originally Posted by sugarmamma

Now I'm just totally

Sorry.

[Yorkiedaze]

Originally Posted by sugarmamma

I assume that is 30 seconds? I can hardly soak my own paws for 30 minutes

Yes, 30 seconds.............

[sugarmamma]

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

BUT, (I forgot to say) that you have to use two cups of water to 3 tablespoons of water as an after bath final rinse. Do not rinse off with water.

Can you clarify this for me please? I'm sure it's a series of typos but I'm lost.

[_Chrissy_]

Originally Posted by noochie2742

We bathe every. 1-3 weeks depending on how lazy I am

Ditto!!!