Guest LRay82 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 (edited) Hi everyone - not 100% sure if this is the right forum for this topic, but here goes... I was wondering what to do about bathing my girl with respect to getting her flea/tick treatment. I may need to re-read the packaging, but I don't remember it saying anything abouth baths, or also about contact with other dogs/animals after being treated. Does anyone know how long you should wait to give a bath after the treatment? And also, how long, if at all, we need to make sure she doesn't come in contact with other dogs? The situation is this: she's due for her treatment tomorrow, we start obedience class Wednesday, then Friday we're going to visit my family (other dogs around), so I'd like her to be clean when we go. Thanks! Edited September 13, 2009 by LRay82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 I believe it's 48 hours- it is on the package and she will be fine around other dogs. Why do you need to bath her? In general, greyhounds don't need baths. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Yes, after a bath, you can apply the flea protection after 48 hours. This gives time for the natural oils in the dog's skin to come back, which helps propel the flea medication. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hlpnhounds Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Which flea and tick treatment are you using ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LRay82 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Admittedly, I haven't read much about bathing greys, but I just assumed they NEED baths like most other dogs. But due to the firsr response, I just did some quick googling and what I found suggests otherwise, so I will take that into consideration. I'm using K9 Advantix, it's what the adoption agency recommended. It leaves a sort of oily residue which eventually starts flaking off - what do I do then, just room with the hound glove? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 To be totally honest, I have NEVER bathed my greys, but I have never had flea/tick problems. I do groom twice a week with the mitts, and use a nice smelling mist on their coats. I've had mine for over five years. Greys don't need to be bathed much at all. It dries out their skin. They don't have a doggie odor, and most people bath, because of fleas/ticks, or if they greys get really dirty. You can just groom, I'd say, once a week, and that should be fine unless you do have flea infestations, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 We bath maybe 3 x a year. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Yep... bathing all depends. When we adopted our senior, Max, he really did need a bath. I am just lucky with mine. I have used a "dry bath" on their a few times, which worked wonderfully, but they don't have an odor, and have beautiful coats from twice weekly grooming. ;-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Admittedly, I haven't read much about bathing greys, but I just assumed they NEED baths like most other dogs. But due to the firsr response, I just did some quick googling and what I found suggests otherwise, so I will take that into consideration. I'm using K9 Advantix, it's what the adoption agency recommended. It leaves a sort of oily residue which eventually starts flaking off - what do I do then, just room with the hound glove? Well, MOST dogs don't need to be bathed very often. In fact, bathing them too often drys their skin. Greyhounds are generally very dry skinned to begin with. Advantix is not to be used around cats, period, so if you have them... My vet won't even write me a prescription for is because I have cats and it can kill them. The stuff takes a day or so to fully sink in/absorb. There will be a greasy spot where you apply it. Should not be an issue for other DOGS, but...see above if you have a cat! Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Mine all just got baths two days ago. Usually they get baths twice a year. As for the flea and tick protection, it's either 2 to 3 days before a bath or 2 to 3 days after a bath. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Mine all just got baths two days ago. Usually they get baths twice a year. As for the flea and tick protection, it's either 2 to 3 days before a bath or 2 to 3 days after a bath. Wow, I would love to be there when you bathe them. You must have a great system :-)))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LRay82 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 No cats! Don't worry Thanks for the tips!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Mine all just got baths two days ago. Usually they get baths twice a year. As for the flea and tick protection, it's either 2 to 3 days before a bath or 2 to 3 days after a bath. Wow, I would love to be there when you bathe them. You must have a great system :-)))) It takes about 3 hours to give them all a bath. My son gets into our walk in shower, takes in a dog and closes the door so they can't escape. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.