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AprilLove · 04-12-2006, 03:15 PM

when is a good time to do the first bath? She is 3 months old now and I am not sure how to avoid water in the ears? My other dogs both have floppy ears so that was never a problem

thanks
MaryKay
AprilLove's Mom

jadesign · 04-12-2006, 03:22 PM

I am a groomer and I always take a cotton ball and pull it in two (or appropriate size) and stuff it in the ears. Not too far where you can not get it out but enough to make it stay for the bath. DON'T FORGET TO REMOVE IT AFTER!!

Definately helps to prevent ear infections!

Oh...the sooner you get the puppy used to the bath the better...just make sure he is completely dry when he is done so he doesn't get a chill.

hle_625 · 04-12-2006, 03:32 PM

3 months is a good age, I always use a washcloth for my girls on their head that way not too much water gets in their ears!

chachi · 04-12-2006, 03:34 PM

I gave Chachi his first bath at 8 weeks old same with Jewels. I put cotton balls in their ears so water didnt get in.

04-12-2006, 03:15 PM	#1
AprilLove My Three Hearts Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wrapped around their paws :-) Posts: 7,190	First puppy bath? when is a good time to do the first bath? She is 3 months old now and I am not sure how to avoid water in the ears? My other dogs both have floppy ears so that was never a problem thanks MaryKay AprilLove's Mom

04-12-2006, 03:22 PM	#2
jadesign Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 42	Cotton I am a groomer and I always take a cotton ball and pull it in two (or appropriate size) and stuff it in the ears. Not too far where you can not get it out but enough to make it stay for the bath. DON'T FORGET TO REMOVE IT AFTER!! Definately helps to prevent ear infections! Oh...the sooner you get the puppy used to the bath the better...just make sure he is completely dry when he is done so he doesn't get a chill. __________________ Lili, Holly and their housekeeper Jane

04-12-2006, 03:32 PM	#3
hle_625 Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,637	3 months is a good age, I always use a washcloth for my girls on their head that way not too much water gets in their ears! __________________ Heather, Chloe Lynn and Daisy May

04-12-2006, 03:34 PM	#4
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I gave Chachi his first bath at 8 weeks old same with Jewels. I put cotton balls in their ears so water didnt get in. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427