http://sick-puppies.com/am-i-bathing-my-dog-too-often-how-often-should-i-bathe-him/ Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:41:51 -0500 hourly 1 http://sick-puppies.com/am-i-bathing-my-dog-too-often-how-often-should-i-bathe-him/comment-page-1/#comment-13134 Zeffer Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:56:56 +0000 http://sick-puppies.com/am-i-bathing-my-dog-too-often-how-often-should-i-bathe-him/#comment-13134 That is too often. It will dry his skin out. You can try some dry shampoo or dog wipes or even just wet him and massage him. Basically give him a bath without the shampoo. That is too often. It will dry his skin out. You can try some dry shampoo or dog wipes or even just wet him and massage him. Basically give him a bath without the shampoo.

]]> http://sick-puppies.com/am-i-bathing-my-dog-too-often-how-often-should-i-bathe-him/comment-page-1/#comment-13133 Nick ? Sean Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:47:26 +0000 http://sick-puppies.com/am-i-bathing-my-dog-too-often-how-often-should-i-bathe-him/#comment-13133 http://www.petco.com/product/4606/Miracl… That product works wonders for messy dogs. Any no-water shampoo is good, beacause they won't wash out the oils. http://www.petco.com/product/4606/Miracl…
That product works wonders for messy dogs. Any no-water shampoo is good, beacause they won’t wash out the oils.

]]> http://sick-puppies.com/am-i-bathing-my-dog-too-often-how-often-should-i-bathe-him/comment-page-1/#comment-13132 #1 PITBULL LOVER! Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:14:26 +0000 http://sick-puppies.com/am-i-bathing-my-dog-too-often-how-often-should-i-bathe-him/#comment-13132 i bathe my dog once every 2 or 3 wks. of course, you dont want a smelly dog. and bathing too often takes away their natural enzymes of the body to make their coat naturally shiny. it will dry out their skin and cause irriation. i bathe my dog once every 2 or 3 wks. of course, you dont want a smelly dog. and bathing too often takes away their natural enzymes of the body to make their coat naturally shiny. it will dry out their skin and cause irriation.

]]> http://sick-puppies.com/am-i-bathing-my-dog-too-often-how-often-should-i-bathe-him/comment-page-1/#comment-13131 walking lady Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:46:20 +0000 http://sick-puppies.com/am-i-bathing-my-dog-too-often-how-often-should-i-bathe-him/#comment-13131 Well, you can let your family nag you or you can keep on drying out your dog's skin and coat. Your choice. Yes, you are bathing him too much because I really doubt you're conditioning him, he's not getting salmon oil - in short, he's not getting any of the skin and coat care that show dogs get - dogs who need to be bathed frequently. If he gets gray from being a dog, brush him! Well, you can let your family nag you or you can keep on drying out your dog’s skin and coat. Your choice. Yes, you are bathing him too much because I really doubt you’re conditioning him, he’s not getting salmon oil – in short, he’s not getting any of the skin and coat care that show dogs get – dogs who need to be bathed frequently. If he gets gray from being a dog, brush him!

]]> http://sick-puppies.com/am-i-bathing-my-dog-too-often-how-often-should-i-bathe-him/comment-page-1/#comment-13130 Kara S Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:17:48 +0000 http://sick-puppies.com/am-i-bathing-my-dog-too-often-how-often-should-i-bathe-him/#comment-13130 I have had dogs for over 24 years and have always bathed mine every week. The longest is about 2 weeks. As long as you use a good quality shampoo that is not harsh to the skin and use a conditioner, your dog will be fine. Most of my dogs have some white hair or fine hair, and their hair is white, soft and no tangles. I agree with bathing dogs with white hair more often, or once a week, because with some dog breeds, the white hair will get a yellowish or dull color if you do not keep it healthy and clean. Also, dogs tend to get tear stains under their eyes, and it is always best to keep the hair under the eyes clean because the tears from the eyes stains the hair under the eyes, can cause an odor and even infection if too much dirt and bacteria collect under the eyes. Keep doing what you are doing with bathing your poodle every week. I have a Yorkie-Poodle mix and 3 Japanese Chins and bathe them every week or at the most 2 weeks and their skin is actually better and their hair is clean, shiny and healthy. It is important though, to also use a conditioner after shampooing your dog. It loosens any tangles or knots which can happen with Poodle hair. Also it keeps the hair soft and keeps it healthy. It is much better to keep your dog clean, because dirty hair and skin can attract bugs, parasites and infections. You are doing the right thing by bathing your dogs every week. If your dog does not get into much dirt or is not outside much, then you could bathe them about every 2 weeks. Either way, it is the best way to keep your dog's skin and hair clean and free of allergy or skin infections. Best of luck to your dog. Hope I helped. I have had dogs for over
24 years and have always bathed mine every week. The longest is about 2 weeks.
As long as you use a good quality shampoo that is not harsh to the skin and use a conditioner, your dog will be fine.
Most of my dogs have some white hair or fine hair, and their hair is white, soft and no tangles.
I agree with bathing dogs with white hair more often, or once a week, because with some dog breeds, the white hair will get a yellowish or dull color if you do not keep it healthy and clean. Also, dogs tend to get tear stains under their eyes, and it is always best to keep the hair under the eyes clean because the tears from the eyes stains the hair under the eyes, can cause an odor and even infection if too much dirt and bacteria collect under the eyes.
Keep doing what you are doing with bathing your poodle every week. I have a Yorkie-Poodle mix and 3 Japanese Chins and bathe them every week or at the most 2 weeks and their skin is actually better and their hair is clean, shiny and healthy.
It is important though, to also use a conditioner after shampooing your dog. It loosens any tangles or knots which can happen with Poodle hair. Also it keeps the hair soft and keeps it healthy.
It is much better to keep your dog clean, because dirty hair and skin can attract bugs, parasites and infections.
You are doing the right thing by bathing your dogs every week. If your dog does not get into much dirt or is not outside much, then you could bathe them about every 2 weeks. Either way, it is the best way to keep your dog’s skin and hair clean and free of allergy or skin infections.
Best of luck to your dog. Hope I helped.

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