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baths may actually worsen the condition. Chis have really dry
skin, and as we all know, dry skin itches. Every time you bathe your chi, you
are taking the oils that moisturize his skin, out of his hair. Sometimes their
skin can get so dry that hair falls out. A lot of vets who are not real familiar
with this breed do not even realize the damage that bathing can do to a chis dry
skin. The problem isn't as bad for the long haired chis, but the short haired
ones can get pretty bad if bathed too much.
Marsha
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 7:44
PM
Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] question abd
bathing...
I wouldn't use baby bath on a chi puppy...may an older one, but not a
puppy. As a general rule, chis should not be bathed more than twice a year
as a routine and otherwise only when absolutely necessary. Chi coats excrete
an oil that protects their naturally dry skin. Bathing gets rid of these
oils. I have noticed, however, with my chis, that they love to find the
filthiest, dirtiest stuff they can and just ROLL in it. When they do,
naturally I have to bathe them. Otherwise, a pet wipe (they look a lot like
baby wipes but are specially made for pets) can be used for routine
cleaning, but reserve full baths for twice a year routines and as absolutely
needed. It is much better for their skin.
What about if they have allergies? Chance has allergies or so
the vet says. He bites his self real bad. The vet keeps giving him pills but
they only help while he's taking them. As soon as he stops taking them he
starts itching again. I don't think their good for him, but he's misserable.
I though baths might help. Betty
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