Raw bones act as a toothbrush!

[lucyaboo]

Originally Posted by vckpartipuppy

Do all of you completely wash your yorkies face after eating raw bones? Aren’t they really messy? My 6 month old is not real fond of getting her face washed and dried and combed. I can’t imagine when her hair grows out to full length.
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You might have to clean her face after she chews a bone. One of my pups, BoBo, chin has to be wipped after every meal . I try to make a game of it so he lets me easier...

[vckpartipuppy]

Lucyaboo...are you just wiping the face with a washcloth? Do you get out the hair dryer to dry it? This may seem silly but I am on my first yorkie. 🐾

[lucyaboo]

Usually a damp paper towel unless I need to use a washcloth. I let it dry naturally when just wipping their mouth.
There is a grooming section to help also ��

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by vckpartipuppy

Lucyaboo...are you just wiping the face with a washcloth? Do you get out the hair dryer to dry it? This may seem silly but I am on my first yorkie. 🐾

In order to fully get the germs off you must use soap and water.

[lucyaboo]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

In order to fully get the germs off you must use soap and water.

Do you bath your dogs every day? What kind of soap do you use?

[vckpartipuppy]

My yorkie gets a partial bath at two weeks and a full groom at 4 weeks. Her eyes need a touch up every day. Her muzzle when it gets icky. It takes me a long time to do much more. If she gets a soft poo on her behind I just do the back end and rear legs. Guess I just do what is needed. She is still not fully accustomed to brushing her hind quarters. Grooming is still an ordeal! 😎

[matese]

My vet recommended HyLyt dog shampoo, this can be used to bathe a dog every day if needed. You can buy it on line from www.1800petmeds.com

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by lucyaboo

Do you bath your dogs every day? What kind of soap do you use?

I do not but I do not feed raw. I do not feel it is safe for my pups, me or my elderly grandmother.

[chattiesmom]

This is a touchy subject with many different opinions and thoughts. Each yorkie mom and dad should make an educated decision about what is best for their yorkie – which would include talking to their veterinarian.

With that said, I do give beef shank bones – cooked. Generally they are from shanks I use for making bone broth for both skin and fur members of my family. I only give cooked to minimize the risk of bacteria born illnesses (again personal preference after talking with Lollie and Lacie's vet). The shanks I use are a minimum of ¼” to ½” thick and I inspect them daily for wear. When I see any sign the bones are tossed. It is highly unlikely that a yorkie could splinter/break a bone that thick in the course of a day’s worth of chewing. But again, it is a personal choice. I have the added benefit of being a stay at home yorkie mom, so I can intervene in the event of a crisis.

[lucyaboo]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

I do not but I do not feed raw. I do not feel it is safe for my pups, me or my elderly grandmother.

Ok...
I was more interested in what soap you use that kills germs & would still be safe for their skin thanks

[lucyaboo]

Originally Posted by vckpartipuppy

My yorkie gets a partial bath at two weeks and a full groom at 4 weeks. Her eyes need a touch up every day. Her muzzle when it gets icky. It takes me a long time to do much more. If she gets a soft poo on her behind I just do the back end and rear legs. Guess I just do what is needed. She is still not fully accustomed to brushing her hind quarters. Grooming is still an ordeal! 😎

Your pup sounds very sweet seems like you're doing a great job with her.