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Smokey gets a bath every 8 weeks when he goes to the groomer. We are at about 6+ weeks right now and he still has that delicious 'new puppy' smell. I comb him every other day and wipe his face and winky with a damp washcloth when he needs it. He is extremely 'active' and since I dont have the equipment or knowledge that the groomer does, I will continue to leave all this in her very professional hands. I think we will continue to do a modified puppy cut.. he looks really tough a little punked out. :>)~ Though I used to cut all of my sighthounds' claws (up to 16 paws at a time and no bleeders), I can't see myself trying to wrestle Smokey into submission long enough to do his. |
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What do you use on top of their little heads...I don't want to get shampoo in her face - or can I use it on her head/ears? I have only had Bella for 2 weeks and she had one bath....she loves to play outside and is needs another bath! She is a stinky puppy! :) |
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** When using a human shampoo be very VERY careful! I had my fun with using it. I was giving Pnut a bath, I was using head and shoulders on him. I took a little bit in my hand and went to put some under his chin, well his mouth was open and down the hatch it went. :eek: I would say a teaspoon went in his mouth, as soon as I noticed I rinsed his mouth out, thought he was ok... As I was blow drying him he threw up, then again and again. I called the vet and in we went! I felt like such a dumb bunny! I have a good realtionship with my vet, I use to work with him years ago... he looked at me and said " You know better, why did you use head and shoulders"?? Ugh I felt the size of a Pea!! I know it was my fault, I have been bathing Pnut for years and never anything like that happened to me, so if I do use human shampoo it is only on his body! |
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We wash Bella's face everyday and she likes that. To OP...did you give your baby a bath??? |
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Christmas eve morning I paid dearly for not checking his butt after a poop...what a mess that was :eek: So, more butt baths than body baths in my house heh |
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I try to bathe my every 2 weeks. I groom mine myself and I usually wind up trimming them every other bath. I currently use an oatmeal shampoo and a medicated conditioner that we got for Hot Rod when he was a pup for dry skin. I still use Bio Groom puppy shampoo for their faces and head. I figure it is safe around their eyes. Good luck tomorrow. |
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You can do it! Take pictures :D |
Good Luck! I can't imagine waiting that long, Holly would stink us out of the house! She gets bathed weekly. |
I give Bella a bath once a week. Brussels gets his bath once a month now. (he's not a Yorkie, has no Yorkie in him at all and thus has fur, not hair). At first it was every 2 days but now it's down to once a week. Several members here told me that it's not just about the health of the puppy (which is of utmost importance), but it's also about their mood. By nature, dogs like to be clean...hence why the vast majority won't potty near their bed/food areas. Bella would shiver when I gave her a bath, and she'd squirm and whimper. After a lot of suggestions here I decided to shower with her against my chest. That's the way we've done it ever since. She's very comfortable with her shower time now, and almost acts like she enjoys it. She even tolerates the blow dryer on low setting without chucking fits. Hint: Warm up your bathroom with a small space heater before bathtime. You'll be a sweating mess...but your puppy will be very comfortable. :) |
I give my two a bath ever 10 to 14 days. I can tell by the dingy water they were dirty most of the time even though they don't always seem that dirty. They are so fluffy when clean and usually run laps around the house like they feel better too. |
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