How often are they suppose to take baths?
2007-03-15 17:15:52 · 8 answers · asked by : ) 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My mom takes her to get groomed every two weeks. I thought that her skin would get dry.
2007-03-15 17:30:44 · update #1
i do. People will tell you to wash your dog once a month. However, my shih tzu has a long coat and gets dirty easily. My vet said that it's ok to wash your dog once a week since the dog shampoos are developed and doesn't damage the coat even if you wash your dog once a week. the reason people say not to wash your dog often is because back then the shampoo wasn't as diluted and mosturized as dog shampoos these days.
I wash my puppy once a week and his coat is so soft and beautiful! Everyone wants to pet him and hold him cause he's so soft.
by the way, brushing your shih tzu is very important. I brush my puppy 2-3 times a day. My puppy is used to it now and he just sits there and let me brush him
2007-03-15 17:21:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Basically healthy, the Shih Tzu is subject to a kidney disease called renal dysplasia and to slipped stifles or kneecaps. His slightly protruding eyes are prone to injury, and his short muzzle often produces slight wheezing problems.
Otherwise, his greatest problems are connected to his profuse coat, or rather to neglect of that coat. A well-groomed Shih Tzu has few if any skin problems; a poorly-groomed Shih Tzu can develop tangles, painful mats, hot spots, skin infections, even maggot infestations. If you do not have time to groom a Shih Tzu at least every other day, select another breed.
If you do have time for grooming and appreciate a small, lively pet with an abundance of self-esteem, consider the Shih Tzu. You'll be glad you did.
For more information about the breed, see:
The Joy of Owning a Shih Tzu
by Ann Seranne with Lisa M. Miller
or
Shih Tzus, A Complete Pet Owner's Manual
by Jaime J. Sucher
The above came from a sight I found from a yahoo search for "shih tzu" there were several helpful sites
2007-03-16 00:35:08 · answer #2 · answered by wannaknow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an 11 moth old Shih Tzu and my Vet told me to bath her every other week because she has allergies. There does not appear to be any problems with her skin drying out. I put her in the shower with me and lather her down with a special shampoo and then let it sit on her for five minutes. She is then rinsed off really good. I then blow dry her hair so that she isn't walking around with wet hair. I'm having real problems combing her though as she doesn't like it and can get quite mean about it.
2007-03-16 00:51:19 · answer #3 · answered by marilynn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously if the dog is visibly dirty it needs a bath. The problem with Shih Tzu's is that their eyes water and it causes a real stinky mess on their face. So, you have to clean their face everyday or your dog will smell awful.
2007-03-16 00:22:43 · answer #4 · answered by mom x's three 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I give my shih tzu a bath twice a month. in the begining and at the end of the month. lol is that bad hmmm i wonder o.O
2007-03-16 00:51:26 · answer #5 · answered by Enid 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well your not suppost to bathe dogs more than every other week it irritates their skin. unless neccesary, so im guessing the same applies to a shih tzu.
2007-03-16 00:21:16 · answer #6 · answered by pinkpanther_2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every day they need to be brushed, Every week they need to be bathed, and every Mounth they need to be groomed. Trust me Im living with 6 right now! (: o: :D
2007-03-16 00:38:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My baby gets a bath about once a month...but shes brushed everyday and stays inside.
2007-03-16 00:22:58 · answer #8 · answered by peachesdeese 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋