How often to you bathe you pup? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

babiehammer · 04-09-2010, 06:48 AM

We just gave Hammer a bath last weekend.. and he constantly scratching because of dry skin, so im going to give him another bath today. He still smells AMAZING so seems silly to bath him.

Is once a week too often?

Samuel-Samy · 04-09-2010, 06:51 AM

He might be scratching because of the shampoo .. maybe the shampoo gave him dry skin? Don't bathe him often.. dogs should not be bathe too often!
I am yet to find out how often to bathe Samy but all dog owners I know say once a couple of months... My vet said once a month and only with special shampoo for him so he does not get itchy and scratchy

megansmomma · 04-09-2010, 06:51 AM

Are you sure the reason that he is scratching is from dry skin? It might be allergies. Pebbles scratched all the time until I changed her food and started adding Coconut Oil to her diet. She now has totally stopped scratching. I believe it was a chicken and grain allergy. What are you feeding?

I have all of mine a bath once a week and believe that it is pretty standard of most members on YT to bath anywhere from weekly to every other week. If I wait too much longer their hair looks just horrible.

Cerise · 04-09-2010, 06:52 AM

every Friday night so she can be gorgeous for our weekend out and about fun time

I use Dr. Bronners Baby Mild Liquid soap...it's GREAT for dry and sensitive skin.

cj125 · 04-09-2010, 06:55 AM

Once a week - faithfully! Yorkie's hair isn't like most dogs. I know my previous vet said the same thing but unfortunately not all vets are familiar with breed specific care.

babiehammer · 04-09-2010, 06:56 AM

We are feeding him Royal Canin Indoor Puppy ..

We were used a puppy shampoo/cond then my boyfriend (ugh men) searched online and found that dandruff shampoo was safe so without my knowledge used that on him!

ArmaniMan · 04-09-2010, 07:05 AM

I wouldnt use people shampoo on him, while most shampoos are "safe" they are much to harsh for their skin and could be causing the itching. I would bathe your baby with a very mild shampoo and see if that helps, if it does not you can start to look at other reasons for the itching.

I use either Eqyss brand or Kiehls brand shampoo and conditioner on mine and bathe them every other week

maxmom · 04-09-2010, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Cerise

every Friday night so she can be gorgeous for our weekend out and about fun time

I use Dr. Bronners Baby Mild Liquid soap...it's GREAT for dry and sensitive skin.

I just ordered it! Do you like it? Do you also use the ACV after the shampoo?

Cerise · 04-09-2010, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by babiehammer

We are feeding him Royal Canin Indoor Puppy ..

We were used a puppy shampoo/cond then my boyfriend (ugh men) searched online and found that dandruff shampoo was safe so without my knowledge used that on him!

That is probably the reason because it's like a detergent and too strong. Yorkies are not like regular dogs when it comes to skin and hair. The product I use is not a detergent based soap. It is a castile and olive oil based cleaning liquid and other natural ingredients that are great for sensitive skin and conditions the hair.

maxmom · 04-09-2010, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by babiehammer

We are feeding him Royal Canin Indoor Puppy ..

We were used a puppy shampoo/cond then my boyfriend (ugh men) searched online and found that dandruff shampoo was safe so without my knowledge used that on him!

Im transitioning from RC to Acana, and scratching was the symptom they had. At first I thought it was fleas, then dry skin, and I found out that was allergies to their food. Royal Canin is high on corn, and gluten

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My babies still like RC, but the scratching is a sign that something is not agreeing with them.

Britster · 04-09-2010, 07:25 AM

In the summer, it's typically 1x a week bath for Jackson. In the winter, I can go as long as every other week or more.

Cerise · 04-09-2010, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by maxmom

I just ordered it! Do you like it? Do you also use the ACV after the shampoo?

I love it!

It leaves Cerise's hair feeling moisturized and it doesn't sting her eyes.

what's is ACV?

TresCutePiggies · 04-09-2010, 07:39 AM

We also bathe our girls every week.

maxmom · 04-09-2010, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Cerise

I love it!

It leaves Cerise's hair feeling moisturized and it doesn't sting her eyes.

what's is ACV?

Apple Cider Vinegar, is used as a final rinse, mixed with water on a sprayer, once it dries it leaves no smell, and it is a natural flea repellent. I haven't used it, but as soon as I get the shampoo will combo with ACV.
...so can you use it on their faces too???

maxmom · 04-09-2010, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Cerise

I love it!

It leaves Cerise's hair feeling moisturized and it doesn't sting her eyes.

what's is ACV?

One more question, what type of coat does Cerice have? silky or cottony?

04-09-2010, 06:48 AM	#1
babiehammer Donating YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 681	How often to you bathe you pup? We just gave Hammer a bath last weekend.. and he constantly scratching because of dry skin, so im going to give him another bath today. He still smells AMAZING so seems silly to bath him. Is once a week too often?

04-09-2010, 06:51 AM	#2
Samuel-Samy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 203	He might be scratching because of the shampoo .. maybe the shampoo gave him dry skin? Don't bathe him often.. dogs should not be bathe too often! I am yet to find out how often to bathe Samy but all dog owners I know say once a couple of months... My vet said once a month and only with special shampoo for him so he does not get itchy and scratchy __________________ Kat Samy

04-09-2010, 06:51 AM	#3
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	Are you sure the reason that he is scratching is from dry skin? It might be allergies. Pebbles scratched all the time until I changed her food and started adding Coconut Oil to her diet. She now has totally stopped scratching. I believe it was a chicken and grain allergy. What are you feeding? I have all of mine a bath once a week and believe that it is pretty standard of most members on YT to bath anywhere from weekly to every other week. If I wait too much longer their hair looks just horrible. __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain Last edited by megansmomma; 04-09-2010 at 06:53 AM.

04-09-2010, 06:52 AM	#4
Cerise Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,601	every Friday night so she can be gorgeous for our weekend out and about fun time I use Dr. Bronners Baby Mild Liquid soap...it's GREAT for dry and sensitive skin. __________________ life with my Cerise Last edited by Cerise; 04-09-2010 at 06:53 AM.

04-09-2010, 06:55 AM	#5
cj125 Mia, Max and Moe's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 4,403	Once a week - faithfully! Yorkie's hair isn't like most dogs. I know my previous vet said the same thing but unfortunately not all vets are familiar with breed specific care. __________________ *Connie* Mia Max Moe

04-09-2010, 06:56 AM	#6
babiehammer Donating YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 681	We are feeding him Royal Canin Indoor Puppy .. We were used a puppy shampoo/cond then my boyfriend (ugh men) searched online and found that dandruff shampoo was safe so without my knowledge used that on him!

04-09-2010, 07:05 AM	#7
ArmaniMan I ♥ Armani & Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 3,895	I wouldnt use people shampoo on him, while most shampoos are "safe" they are much to harsh for their skin and could be causing the itching. I would bathe your baby with a very mild shampoo and see if that helps, if it does not you can start to look at other reasons for the itching. I use either Eqyss brand or Kiehls brand shampoo and conditioner on mine and bathe them every other week __________________ Armani & Chloe

04-09-2010, 07:25 AM	#11
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	In the summer, it's typically 1x a week bath for Jackson. In the winter, I can go as long as every other week or more. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

04-09-2010, 07:39 AM	#13
TresCutePiggies Owned by Rory & Lane Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,893	We also bathe our girls every week. __________________ Rory and Lane now have a dog blog, Doggie Debutantes. Find us on Facebook here.