2 Questions ???

[louienewf]

Do you guys think it is too hot and humid to dry my guys outside after I give them a bath ?? I know that the dryers do not blow heated air but I am concerned about the outside temp.. I don't want them to get sick.
Titus is getting over some hot spots, which he has never had before, do you think I should use an Antifungal shampoo or something very mild ?? The areas are all dry flaky at this point.
As always Thanks for your help.

 

[Pam G]

I bathe my guys about once every 7-10 days with Micro-tek shampoo and ALWAYS dry them outside...no matter how hot it is. I just do it in the shade. My house has enough dog hair in it without adding all the extra that comes out after a bath. They get dried at least once a day..because they swim in the pool.

I dilute the shampoo 8 to 1 and find it to be very gentle on the skin. HOgan has sensitive skin and this is the only shampoo that I've found that does not make him itch.

 

[mulenag]

I blow dry Eb outside whenever I can (that is no matter how hot it is and as long as it's not below freezing). Having them stand there for a blow dry is probably easier on them than going for a walk in this heat.
Eb gets bathed weekly and I use Universal Medicated Shampoo by Vet Solutions. It's antibacterial and antifungal so it helps keep the hot spots at bay.

 

[Ginny]

It's fine to dry them outside.

 

[NewfyDad]

Ours get dried outside nearly everyday after their swim.

 

[jeva]

I'm with Pam G I blow the coat outside....I have enough hair inside...

forgot about the 2nd question....

I bathe about every 4 weeks (sooner if need be) with Micro -Tek shampoo also no hot spots here.....

[ 07-29-2006, 04:30 PM: Message edited by: jeva ]

 

[louienewf]

I know sounds like a stupid question. Of course I dry them after a swim. It has been so hot and humid around here I was afraid I would over heat them just washing and using the dryer.
I always dry them outside also. It usually looks like hair storm, more with Titus than Louie.
Thanks everyone.