I've had her about 2 weeks now. She is one yr old. She loves to play outside, but when she does, it really makes her stink. But since she is an indoor dog, I cant have my house smelling bad. Is it ok to bathe once a week?
2007-03-15 08:36:06 · 8 answers · asked by raquelxoxo 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
if she really stinks i think once a week is ok, just make sure you use a really gentle shampoo. they make oatmeal ones that are gentle. otherwise her skin might dry out. you could also get baby wipes to give her a fake "bath" and maybe only really bathe once every 2 weeks or so.
2007-03-15 08:43:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once a week seems like too much. Dog have natural oils in their skin that are stripped when bathed too frequently it can also dry out their skin. I have a jack russell who is always out playing and has white fur and I dont give her a bath more than 1 bath every 2 months or so---or if she is extremely muddy. Only give a bath when a dog really, really needs it.
2007-03-15 08:50:54 · answer #2 · answered by Megz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once a week is probably the limit of what I'd bathe a chihuahua. If you feel she needs more frequent bathing, use wipes. My chihuahuas don't even get bathed that much. I bathe mine probably every 3 months (with no problems about smell).
2007-03-15 13:04:03 · answer #3 · answered by SabrinaD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine get to the groomer once a month, they also clean out their anal glands when they get a bath. If they aren't emptied out regularly they can get infected...just a heads up! I would also bathe every other week if you need to, every week could cause dry skin for your Chi :)
2007-03-15 08:51:41 · answer #4 · answered by FirefighterWife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 11:25:34 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you .. I would bath her every other week or so .. because her skin may tend to dry out.
2007-03-15 08:41:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what i do with my Chichuawa is bathe him every twice an month
2007-03-15 08:44:58 · answer #7 · answered by VolleyballChicka 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my short haired chi's i do them when they need it
my long haired i do them like every 2 months . mine are house dogs and really don't go outside
2007-03-15 08:58:34 · answer #8 · answered by kioana j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋