Bathing

lilboxerbaby · #1 09-02-2008, 06:24 PM

When is it ok to start bathing Venus? She is 6 weeks. I read in other threads that flea meds aren't good, but what about regular shampoos? Would it be better to just use water?

Thanks!

Caney Creek · #2 09-03-2008, 10:37 AM

It's fine to bathe her with a mild shampoo, like oatmeal shampoo for dogs. I've even heard that mild dish detergents are fine to use. Just no flea treatments or anything medicated.

kayboxer · #3 09-03-2008, 10:46 AM

It would be fine to bathe her, just don't do it very often. Once a month is more than enough in most cases (unless she gets into something she shouldn't). Use a very mild shampoo. I wouldn't use dish soap, it can be drying, I would stick to soap made for sensitive skin or puppies that are non drying.

ForeverMama · #4 09-03-2008, 11:13 AM

Bathing too often will tend to dry their skin out (remove necessary oils). I don't bathe mine but once every three months. In between baths, I use baby wipes.

suzyqdogsmom · #5 09-03-2008, 01:51 PM

I have never given SuzyQ a bath. I don't find that she has a bad odor, she has never had fleas that weren't controlled right away with treatment. She is not one to roll in icky stuff, so we are lucky there. I have wiped her feet/legs/underside with a damp washcloth if she has gotten a little muddy. I guess that we just haven't seen that she was in need of a bath. I don't know of any reason that dogs really need to be bathed if they are not getting very dirty or rolling in smelly stuff. Just my 2 cents.

LILYLARUE · #6 09-03-2008, 02:48 PM

I ordered a gallon of oatmeal shampoo for my sharpei mix and use it on my boxer. It's awesome for not drying the skin and her fur is so smooth and soft after a bath. It also doesnt remove too much of her natural oils which is so important to a boxer's skin. I only bathe Lily with soap about 2-3 times a year so far. In betweens are just warm water and lots of massage. Hate washing off that puppy smell.

One thing to add to all bathers, if you use a real shammy, not those synthetic ones, right after the bath to dry the boxer, their coats get super and I mean super-duper shiney and smooth. The more you wipe, the shinier it gets. Hehe, guess I wax-wipe my Lily like a good ole' coupe! LOL

Hi From NZ · #7 09-03-2008, 05:11 PM

Lilylarue, that tip about using a chamois is pure gold, thank you! Do people out there recommend baby shampoo for dogs perhaps? I've never seen an oatmeal shampoo here, but then again, I haven't been looking very hard up to now... ;o)

suzyqdogsmom · #8 09-04-2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by LILYLARUE

I ordered a gallon of oatmeal shampoo for my sharpei mix and use it on my boxer. It's awesome for not drying the skin and her fur is so smooth and soft after a bath. It also doesnt remove too much of her natural oils which is so important to a boxer's skin. I only bathe Lily with soap about 2-3 times a year so far. In betweens are just warm water and lots of massage. Hate washing off that puppy smell.

One thing to add to all bathers, if you use a real shammy, not those synthetic ones, right after the bath to dry the boxer, their coats get super and I mean super-duper shiney and smooth. The more you wipe, the shinier it gets. Hehe, guess I wax-wipe my Lily like a good ole' coupe! LOL

I had a flash back to the Karate Kid movie - Lily getting the wax-on, wax-off treatment, I got a good giggle out of that

kayboxer · #9 09-04-2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by suzyqdogsmom

I had a flash back to the Karate Kid movie - Lily getting the wax-on, wax-off treatment, I got a good giggle out of that

Too funny Danielson!

LILYLARUE · #10 09-08-2008, 06:55 AM

I ordered it from that really huge dog site with the simple name. I dont remember if we can list the site names here or not. If ya email me here, I can tell you.

It smells very nice too, like cinnamon. Makes me sleepy after bath time.

"Wax on-wax off"! What a hoot!!! Thanks for the first morning giggle!