How often should I bathe my yorkie?
 

I was told that you shouldn't bathe your dog often because it strips the oils from their skin. Is it true for yorkies? Hannah starts to smell after two weeks of not being washed. However, I am hesitant to wash her because she scratches quite often. We are narrowing it down to either the heat or the carpet. I don't want to make her skin dry. I live in a house where there is dry heat . And I give her flaxseed oil. Any other suggestions for reducing her scratching?

P.S. when she scratches it's very hard. She'll scratch then she will lick her paws.

My Jack has dry skin too. Its true with most dogs that you shouldn't bathe them too often because it will strip the oils, however, with yorkies, they do not have undercoats and will sweat and get stinky. Actually Jack's head get oily after not bathing him for a week. I usually bathe him once a week but have let him go for two weeks - never any longer than though.

The dry skin can be caused by many things. I have started using an oatmeal shampoo for Jack which helps. It could also be the type of food you are feeding your little one. That is something else that I've noticed. Since we have changed Jack's food to Innova Evo, his dry skin is not nearly as bad as it was when I was feeding him Spot's Stew/Halo.

Good luck with your little one!

it depends on how sensitive your dogs skin is. I usually bathe Marley every two weeks. I heard others bathing their yorkies once a month. If Marley gets a bit dirty i wash off his paws, and usually wash his bootty every other day. I brush him every day and spray on some grooming spray, and he smells good.

we bathe joey and tank every week...typically on saturdays, because my husband and I have the whole weekend with them, so they won't be locked up alone during that time. They are locked in a bathroom during the time my husband and I are at work, so they do get stinky from the occassional accident in there...hence the weekly baths.

We bath weekly. I give both mine fish oil, vit E oil, and coconut oil in there dinner every evening. I also melt the coconut oil down and rub it into their skin and place a shirt on them for a few hours prior to bathing on bath day. Neither of my boys itch or have dry skin.

Bath every 2 to 3 weeks here, but a face and botty wash whenever needed!! If Molly has muddy paws, i stand her in a bowl of warm water to clean them when we get in from our walk. Molly has a really soft fluffy coat which tends to be a bit dry, so she wouldnt cope with being bathed too often.

I bath mine every week sometimes more often if they get outside and get really dirty.

FYI, dogs don't sweat, except for their paw pads. Yorkies should not get doggy "BO".

If she's scratching and licking her paws, I wonder if that might be a food allergy, or possibly just boredom.

I wait as long as I can between baths, which is probably about three weeks. Then it's usually if we went to the beach, and he's just too dirty to let it go. I dunk his paws if it's muddy outside, and butt wash as necessary (I try to keep his hair back there short and keep his diet to food that gives him non-sticky poops).

We bathe once a week here also (10 days if we are lazy).

4 days to 1 week here

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I bathe Lexie once a week. She also has dry skin so we use Hydrosurge Pronourish Natural Oatmeal Shampoo. Our Groomer uses this along with Bio-Groom Groom'N Fresh Cologne. When she dries from her bath we use one spray from the cologne on her back and then I rub it over her. If we don't bathe her weekly then she gets slightly smelly and her coat is dull.

Does anyone use a conditioner? I've noticed my little guy Max has had a very dull looking coat and he itches quite often. I have switched his food many times and the itching doesn't stop, so I'm assuming that is just out of boredom and something to do.

I have been searching for a conditioner that doesn't stink as well because I hate all the smells of the dog shampoos and I get unscented for that.

Hi, I don't want to hijack this thread but had a "washing" question.

What does everyone use to wash booty's daily? Is a gentle soap and water on a wash cloth work ok or do you use shampoo or something else? I don't want my Princess to ever "smell" like a dog. LOL

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!!

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!

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Now I'm just totally :questione:idontknow:scratchhe:thinking:

Sorry. :(

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

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

Ditto!!! :)