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Cocker Specific Discussion => Puppies => Topic started by: Ldavies38 on July 17, 2013, 07:50:45 AM

Title: Bath time
Post by: Ldavies38 on July 17, 2013, 07:50:45 AM

At wot age to you give the first bath?
my 9 week old is whiffing a bit now. And has managed to get sticky legs as yest her fav toy was an empty fanta bottle. Thanks

Title: Re: Bath time
Post by: 8 Hairy Feet on July 17, 2013, 07:54:40 AM

Go ahead and give her a little
bath...when they are tiny you can use
the kitchen sink :D

Title: Re: Bath time
Post by: Jane57 on July 17, 2013, 07:55:06 AM

You can bath her now. The breeder bathed Riley a few days before he came to us at about 9 weeks too.

Title: Re: Bath time
Post by: BeeBoo on July 17, 2013, 09:29:28 AM

Yep, my breeder bathed the pups - in her kitchen sink - on the morning of their collection. He was 6 weeks old and smelled of blueberries  :005: :luv:
I bathed him myself at about 8 weeks.

Title: Re: Bath time
Post by: wendall on July 17, 2013, 11:26:54 AM

I bathed Honey in the bathroom sink when she was 9 weeks as she had stood in her poo!!! >:D Luckily she doesn't do that ant more...

Title: Re: Bath time
Post by: Cam1 on July 17, 2013, 11:46:06 AM

I agree it's fine to give a puppy a bath and in this hot weather getting cold is not such an issue. Too much shampooing on a dog of any age can strip out essential oils though. I give a rinse of paws and tummy only when needed as puppies seem oblivious to walking through their own wee - definitely wiffy!

Title: Re: Bath time
Post by: elaine.e on July 17, 2013, 12:17:08 PM

Make sure you use a dog shampoo and not a human one. I'm sure you should be able to get a gentle puppy shampoo somewhere local to you.

Title: Re: Bath time
Post by: dipsydoodlenoodle on July 17, 2013, 12:26:21 PM

Quote from: elaine.e on July 17, 2013, 12:17:08 PM

Make sure you use a dog shampoo and not a human one. I'm sure you should be able to get a gentle puppy shampoo somewhere local to you.

Pets at home do one if you have one locally :)

Title: Re: Bath time
Post by: Ldavies38 on July 17, 2013, 12:36:48 PM

Thanks all :005:

Title: Re: Bath time
Post by: black taz on July 17, 2013, 01:39:00 PM

I bathed Raffi in the sink the second day i got him as he was very whiffy!

Then about 4 days later he finished up having a shower as well, as i was showering down my lab after she had been in the River Soar (quite low so really skanky) and Raff stood underneath her whilst i was doing it, so I showered him instead as he seemed to be enjoying it.

Title: Re: Bath time
Post by: LynneB on July 17, 2013, 02:09:30 PM

You can get dog shampoo without detergent in it so it will not dry out the coat.

Title: Re: Bath time
Post by: Lily Freya on July 17, 2013, 11:42:56 PM

At least you can let your puppy dry naturally in this lovely weather.  If using a dryer, be very careful, as they burn so easily.

Picture please of the newly bathed puppy.  :005: :005:

Title: Re: Bath time
Post by: Josie81 on July 21, 2013, 12:23:15 PM

I bathed Alfie in the sink at 9 weeks too, using puppy shampoo. :) I think it's important that you get them used to bathing and water from an early age, so they are not afraid of water and baths when they are older. My Alfie loves being washed and blow dried.  :blink: