Hi Peggy, I bathe my whole gang once a week. Saturday is grooming day. I use to use a shampoo from Pet Edge...it smells so good but my gallon just ran out so I am going with Minkshine that has a conditioner built in..on the pricey side but it lasts a LONG time. Everyone sleeps with me so they have to be sparklie clean! I have NEVER had an issue with dry skin or itching...my hubby does not like doggie smell...and frankly neither do I. I feel like keeping everyone clean is the least I can do since he lets me have so many LOL! and...I REALLY enjoy grooming day! I think feeding raw is what keeps everyone's skin balanced and not itchy. Everyone's teeth get done every night before bed too. It is so much a routine now it would feel so weird not doing it...been 15 years of the same routine and I guess it's hard to teach old dogs new tricks. Every bed and blanket gets washed on grooming day as well! Waggin' Tails in The Dog Park, Deanna and The Dog Park Pack: Nugget, Shuai-Li, Mouse, Myrtle, Mable,Madison and Caleb and honorary non-dog members of The Dog Park: Stella-Macaw, Stanley-Amazon, Miles the cat www.joys4toys.com
________________________________ From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wed, January 12, 2011 5:25:57 AM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Chi Shampoo I bathe Monster whenever he smells or starts feeling dirty which isn't very often, maybe every couple months and he usually goes all winter without a bath. I can't remember the name of the shampoo right now and I'm out of town but I know its for sensitive skin. I also have dog wipes to wipe him down if I need to and conditioning spray which makes him smell good for a little while. He's always really soft after a bath. Lorena Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T ________________________________ From: "Peggy The Girls" <[email protected]> Sender: [email protected] Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 02:10:12 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time) To: <[email protected]> ReplyTo: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] Chi Shampoo Since Chi's are suppose to have a natural oily shine to their fur, I was wondering what brand of shampoo do most of you use? Has anyone found that any particular shampoos tend to remove that shine (natural oil) from their Chi? How often do most of you shampoo your Chi's? ©2003 LongBraid Designs
