bathing

Hi, I was wondering if anyone had any shampoos they could reccomend. I havent bathed Vinnie since I have had him, but he is nibbling hiself a bit and think his coat is getting more coarse. Should I have washed him earlier as he is now 4 months old? advice please

I don't know what you have over there, but I have used various baby shampoos as they tend to be gentle. I have always figured that if it is good enough for a human baby, it's good enough for my dog.

We use an allergin shampoo for Suki that we got at the vets. It might be time to give Vinnie a bath if for no ther reason than to get him used to it while he is still a pup.

If your not already doing it you should also start to handle his feet, nails and ears. The early you start the better I think so they will be used to it.

see this topic for shampoo hope it helps

https://staffy-bull-terrier.niceboard.com/t8722-which-shampoo-do-you-use

I very rarely bath Moo, only when she has been swimming

Yes Janey, I never bathed my minature smooth haired dacshaund only wiped muddy paws, and his coat was so shiny and no skin probs at all. I wonder if bathing too much takes natural oils out?. But saying that I think I will bath Vinnie once and then see what happens!!!

Persnally I just don't worry, unless she stinks lol! Don't see the need but thats just me and everyone is different.

Good luck with your first bath!!

Had to bath Billy today as he rolled in fox poo.

yeah only time I bath Russ is if he is smelly, or if his coat doesn't feel like it normally does. it is good to get them used to it though!

janey wrote:

Persnally I just don't worry, unless she stinks lol! Don't see the need but thats just me and everyone is different.

Good luck with your first bath!!

Same here. Dempsey gets about 2 baths a year (if he's unlucky!).

lynne wrote:Had to bath Billy today as he rolled in fox poo.

Nice!

We use a Kong shampoo on Zaya for dry skin...she tends to get flakey.....its smells fruity and leaves her nice and shiney!!!!