lynnmw1208 Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 I was reading another thread about skin issues and I wondered something... How much should you bathe a puppy to get them accustomed to the tub and getting a bath? Right now I've been trying to get Pongo in at least once every couple of weeks so he's not so scared of being in the tub. His skin and coat seem great. Let me know your opinions about how often to bathe:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephona Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 I think it really depends on the dog. Obviously, if your dog smells or is dirty, you need to wash it. My vet told me that he shouldn't be bathed with shampoo more often than every 3 months because his sking would dry. I admit, I did wash him more often than that, but if my dog really stinks, he can't stay like that. However, I usually rinse him with water if he is not that dirty or smelly, because water is harmless and simply washing him without shampoo won't make his skin dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brincatmark Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Just avoid washing him/her and wait for disasters. Disaster = Wash time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Our last Husky, Elke, live to be almost 15. She had maybe five baths her entire life. She never had an odor problem, we kept her brushed, and we spot cleaned her. Aside from that, she absolutely hated water. Zoya, our current Husky, is a little over a year old. She's had numerous times in the bath tub, just to clean her feet and legs. (She's a real digger and gets mud impacted in between her toes.) She's had two full baths so far. Once by the breeder the day we picked her up, and one a few months ago when she rolled in some poop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynnmw1208 Posted August 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Ok cool Thanks for the replies. Would the furminator waterless deshedding shampoo be good for spot cleaning? Says to just spray on, rub in and let dry then brush. No water needed. It also has omega 3 and 6 for moisturizing. It's on their website http://www.furminator.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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