giving a dog a bath??*10 points best answer*?

Question

i have a dog its a black lab, i give her baths twice a month
but recently ive been giving it a bath more than 3 times a month because she smells. And now shes getting dandruff.
How can i keep her smelling good for about 2 weeks?
i mean i know shes getting it because i give her probabaly too much baths but how can i keep her smellin good!
*10 points best answer!

what kind of shampoo that smells good and stay longer do u recommend

also about the doggie perfume need more info

Answer 1

1st off, get a good shampoo. something with oatmeal is good for dry skin. do not use the hose. it doesnt get them as clean, and the pressure doesnt make the coat look very nice. if you have a shower with a removable head, that is preferable. rinse first. dilute the shampoo if necessary. lather in really well. make sure you get everywhere, his bum, privates, feet, armpits, etc. there is a brush called a zoom groom, you can get it at petsmart for real cheap, get it. brush with it while the dog is lathered. rinse really well. there should be a lot of hair that comes off. conditioner use is up to you and the dog, but do not overuse (if you bath monthly, use it every other time if you want). i have a lab mix and i just use a little conditioning spray. the best results will come if you can force dry the dog dry. if you can, towel dry as much as you can, then put the dog outside in the sun, he should dry very quickly.

you should check his ears. if there is red stinky gunk, or a yeast like smell, then there is a ear infection and that should be treated by a vet. but it does stink.


i wanted to add that bathing frequently does not cause what you all think. show dogs are bathed/groomed almost everyday to keep their coats looking the way they do. the key is using good DOG RELATED products (mane n tail is a made for horses, and is not good for dogs), and bathing them the right way. the main cause for dry skin in dogs that are bathed at home frequently is that they are not rinsed well enough, and they use subpar products, or products not meant for their dog.

Answer 2

Good suggestions so far. I would avoid any scented shampoos or sprays as dogs tend not to like that and may roll in something they like better (:-).

I think the biggest mistake people make in bathing is not rinsing well enough. Any leftover shampoos can cause skin irritation.

I would also examine or change the dog's diet as this have an effect on their coat/skin. Some people like to add a coat supplement or a little cooking oil to the diet.

If these things don't help, get the dog to a vet for a complete examination. There may be some underlying health condition causing this.

The other things that can cause "doggie odor" are bad breath odors and ear issues. Someone suggested cleaning or checking ears. A simple homemade ear-cleaning solution is equal parts household vinegar, water & 70% rubbing alcohol. Put in a clean squeeze-top bottle. Every couple of weeks, squeeze in a tablespoon or so to each ear, gently massage the side of the head below the ear flap, and allow dog to shake head. Repeat on other side. Best done outside. If there is excess wax on ear flap, clean off with rubbing alcohol & cotton ball. This is especially important if your dog is a big swimmer.

Answer 3

There are several different things you can do to try to eliminate the dandruff problem.

1.) Use scented dog shampoo for sensitive skin. You can find it at any major store.. Wal-Mart, Pet Smart, etc.

2.) Don't let her outside more than necessary, when you do let her outside keep an eye on her and don't let her get into anything that could make her smelly.

3.) Use doggy wipes to wipe her down after she has been outside, or just whenever she is beginning to smell. You can get packs 50-100 at your local Wal-Mart or Pet Smart.

4.) You can also use dog perfume on her, there are several different kinds on the market and some of them smell quiet good.

5.) Also, brush her teeth with dog toothpaste. A large portion of bad smells given off by dogs comes from the mouth.

Try to limit to one bath a month for a while, at least until the dandruff begins to disappear. And make sure to use shampoo for sensitive skin. Don't ever bath her more than once every 2 weeks unless absolutely necessary.

Hope this helps!

Answer 4

you really shouldn't give the dog a bath more than once a month.
If she has dry skin I suggest either a moisturized shampoo or an oatmeal shampoo.
Now for the trick it's the conditioner are you ready???
Actually don't think it's weird I learned this in dog grooming school.
Are you sure you are ready for this one. You have a choice of many scents???
OK well here it goes::
Get Downy fabric softner your choice of sent.
I use an empty gallon milk container. Put 1 inch of downy in the container. Fill the rest of the way with water. Use this as a conditioner ( works best if you rub it in good and let set for about 2 minutes before rinsing off.
Teh dog perfumes and colognes are ok but most are kind of strong and some dogs seem to have reactions to it. You might want to try to put it on her collar instead of directly on her.
Teh dog wipes some have said work ok but I myself wouldn't waste teh money.
If this doesn't help and you don't know what is causing the odor you may want her checked by the vet to see if there is a underlying problem.

Answer 5

A bath ONCE a month is more than enough. Dogs smell like dogs cause they are dogs. Horses smell like horses because they are horses.

You don't need special shampoo for dogs nor do you need special perfume for them either. Use your own shampoo & some of your own perfume. No sense in spending a lot of money on something you already have.

Answer 6

Giving your dog a bath is VERY good (as I am sure you well know--lol). However, you don't want to bathe your dog more than once a month. Bathing a pet more than this can actually cause that dandruff that you were talking about.

I know, bummer, the dog still stinks! There are products out there such as between bath wipes, perfumes, dry baths, etc that can really help with this problem of stinky-dog-syndrome.

The wipes work well mainly for messy faces, paws, and privates. The perfumes are a good cover-up but don't always get to the root of the problem. The dry bath is one of our favorites! All you do is pick the product you like the smell of best, sprinkle lightly over the entire dog and then brush. THAT'S IT! No getting the dog wet at all!

The dry bath (or any of the others I mentioned) can all be used on a regular--even daily--basis without harming your dog (granted that you keep all of them out of their eyes, mouth, etc.).

Hope this was helpful! Please don't hesitate to ask any other animal related questions at anytime.

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Answer 7

I have found it easier to keep my dogs smelling clean by using Arm & Hammer ,baking soda & Oatmeal dog shampoo every 3 weeks. It smells so good and doesn't seem to dry their skin out. Between baths I use what is called "dry shampoo," which seems to basically be doggie baby powder.I love it. Frequent brushing also seems to help.Mine are chihuahuas, though, and spend most of their time indoors. I guess it might be harder for a lab.I hope this helps :-)

Answer 8

Your dog should not be smelling so badly that you have to bathe her just for that purpose. Since she has a short coat, it should not be holding in such bad odors.

Where is the smell coming from? Is it her mouth, her ears or is she rolling in something? Do you brush her teeth and clean her ears? Could it be that she has a dental problem or is not digesting her food properly so that she has gas?

I would try to get to the source of the problem and fix it rather than covering it up with perfume. The smell says something is awry if it is that bad.

I would also dilute your shampoo or try one with moisturizers if you are having skin problems.

Answer 9

Unfortunately for your dog the best thing to do is to not intervene because there is a high chance you will get injured or worse in the process. This is one of the main reason people end up getting attacked. By trying to "save" their dog. Pepper spray is a BAD idea. Dogs don't use human reasoning, "I just got sprayed in the eyes and it hurts and now I will settle down". A dog who has been sprayed in the eyes will most likely just get crazier with pepper spray. I have heard about a lot of stories where cops try spraying dogs and the dogs end up attacking more wildly than they initially were. And to Reigne: You must have never seen a real dog attack before because trying to block the dog with your knee? lmao...if all it takes is a knee to stop a dog from attacking then no one would ever have to worry about dog attacks.

Answer 10

i like oatmeal baking soda shampoo... bathing a dog twice a month is fine...or even once a week..but use cool to luke warm water.... a gentle shampoo and follow up with a conditioner... the dry skin can also be eliminated with fish oil as part of their diet


MY FAVORITE

Fresh & Clean Oatmeal & Baking Soda shampoo and conditioner...fabulous smell that stays with them...cleans, kills odor and conditions skin and coat.. I use it on all of our show dogs