My GSD gave birth to 7 adorable little pups on friday 22nd June. All are doing really well and look like they are growing very quick. Does anyone now when you can start to bath the pups. I know mum will do it for awhile yet.
2007-06-26 08:58:57 · 14 answers · asked by miss_titch28 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You should start giving them baths in the tub at around six or seven weeks. Hose bathing should start at around four months.
2007-06-26 09:01:34 · answer #1 · answered by tremor_dragon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can start to bathe puppies at six weeks of age, but only if needed.
-Too much bathing can dry the hair, remove natural oils and protection, and make it loose a nice appearance.
-With puppies that young, use gentle shampoos.
-Make bathing as fun, gentle, and as calm as possible. Not just the first few times, but all the time. This will prevent alot of problems.
2007-06-26 09:17:33 · answer #2 · answered by Ixi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Awww sweet!
You should not bathe newborn puppies because their mother has kept them clean by licking them herself. I would not bathe them until they are weaned (usually by 6 weeks of age) unless they get into something and then I would just spot wash them with a damp cloth. As for fleas, I would wait to apply any flea and tick product according to its label and each product is different. Many cannot be applied until the puppy is 8-12 weeks of age
I bathed mine at 5weeks- and the vet instructed my on flea meds. at 6 weeks!
http://www.petservice.com/ask_the_vet/10-17-01_qa.html
Here is my puppies page!
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/566248
2007-06-26 09:05:06 · answer #3 · answered by Jezebelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told to wait until after 6 weeks! Even then only once a month after that unless you have a vet do it. But really they shouldnt need to be cleaned much, you can wipe them down with a wet wash cloth if you need to. Just make sure they dont get too cold and congrats!!
2007-06-26 09:03:36 · answer #4 · answered by Michelle P 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you can "rinse them off at 4 weeks when they are beginning to be weaned
Or baths if tehy have fleas or ticks.
baths otherwise not good idea till after 1st set of shots which can start at 6 weeks and then about 1ce a month.
otherwise the oil can be stripped causing skin problems
2007-06-26 09:07:13 · answer #5 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes mum will keep them clean, i personnaly would not bath them until they were 8 weeks old. This way they cant catch a cold etc. THey would then be nice and clean for there new homes.
2007-06-26 20:01:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Noway i used to work in a vets........ please don't bath them or Rinse them umtill there @ least 8 weeks old
(tut ..........when there eyes start to open)The mother will keep them clean and she will stop when she knows there old enough to be bathed hope this helps good luck with your new puppy litter
2007-06-26 11:16:14 · answer #7 · answered by ChEeKy_ChIc_Ha_Ha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hold them over some shallow, warm water and gently pour water on their back, feet and underside. Do not get their head, just get them used to the water.
2007-06-26 09:10:27 · answer #8 · answered by Fuzzymookey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont bath the puppies wait till 8 wekks old until the mom will clean them my dog had puppies and i asked he vet and he said dont wash them
2007-06-26 09:02:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
you shouldnt wash them at all , the oils on their fur and skin is there to protect them , no need to bathe them..... mom will do it
they can get skin problems if you wwash there natural oils off
B.
2007-06-26 09:04:15 · answer #10 · answered by ivan dog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋