How often should I be bathing my 2 dogs. One is a Shih tzu and the other is a Maltese. They both have hair and not fur. I know if you bathe them too much their skin can get dry and I hear that the same thing happens if you do not bathe them enough. How often should they be bathed? THANKS! :-)
2007-02-07 05:00:25 · 10 answers · asked by Lissa 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Try using a good quality oatmeal shampoo for dogs and a light conditioner. There are several good ones at the pet store to choose from. I bath most shih-tuz and Malts about every month or so unless they are real dirt dogs. Mainly you need to keep up with the combing them out. Since the dry winter air make the skin and hair dry out use a light conditioner to prevent static. The #1 reason dog mat up in the winter. If your not sure ask your groomer what they use. We want your dogs to be happy and clean!
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2007-02-07 05:23:15 · answer #1 · answered by Dragonfry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you keeping them in puppy cuts? If so, they'll need to go to the groomer every 4-6 weeks anyway. They can be bathed at that time. If they are bathed with a good quality dog shampoo, and rinsed thoroughly, they should be fine. There is also doggie conditioner, which may be a good idea for this little ones.
In between baths, make they are brushed at least twice a week. The brushing will ensure that there are no mats, but will also spread the natural oils in their scalp.
2007-02-07 05:09:51 · answer #2 · answered by Enchanted 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
May I correct your hair/fur thing? A dog has a fur coat. Not, a dog has a hair coat.
If you do not bathe a dog at all, the skin is not going to dry out. When you bathe a dog however, you are washing away the animals natural moisturizers. I would think you would be able to wash your dog when it starts to stink and be okay.
2007-02-07 05:10:03 · answer #3 · answered by Veneta T 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dogs don't require frequent bathing like we do. Daily brushing will remove dirt etc and spread the dog's oils through it's coat keeping it shiny.
But eventually they need a bath so use a proper dog shampoo (and detangler condtioner if you like). Every dog is different depending on it's lifestyle with you.
Dry skin is also cause by poor nutrition so ensure your dog food has the proper oils, B vitamins etc.
2007-02-07 05:24:10 · answer #4 · answered by L e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have shih tzu mix and give him a bath 1-2 times a week depending on what mischief he's been up to. He is about 4 moths old and we've not had a problem with dry skin yet.
2007-02-07 05:08:31 · answer #5 · answered by Jim K 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
ok, regardless of the breed, its still fur, no matter how long it is.
anyway, once every 6 weeks is plenty, unless they get into something smelly. Heck, in the winter I don't bathe my dogs at all...with the dry air, combined with bathing, it will only make the dry skin worse.
2007-02-07 05:10:07 · answer #6 · answered by vomdeitrichgiants 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She may have some type of dermis situation and also you may ought to have the vet verify it. as far because the pilling? it desires to be brushed countless situations a week and probably bathe it once a month for starters and word how that works. attempt an oatmeal or a hypoallergenic shampoo. skinny fur on the back of the legs sounds a touch suspect to me, like a splash dermatitis, fleas or something of the like.
2016-11-25 23:52:41 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending - usually just about once every 4 to 6 weeks. some dogs' skin may be more sensitive, however, so every time you bathe them, check to see how their skin is the following day - if still dry, they may need shampoo for sensitive skin or even medicated shampoo.
2007-02-07 05:06:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They say that the less you bathe them, the better they are
2007-02-07 05:04:36 · answer #9 · answered by bad_bob_69 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
once a month is fine especially if they dirty themselves playing outdoor. otherwise you can do it once every 6 weeks.
2007-02-07 05:11:44 · answer #10 · answered by Jay C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋