But if it's ok for wildlife covered in oil to be bathed w/ Dawn, why not ok for puppies?

Mom IS keeping them clean, but they are still laying in their pee thru the night. I've been towel-bathing them w/ just warm water, but it's time they were actually washed. All I'm thinking of doing is filling my sink about a 1/3 of the way w/ MAYBE a teaspoon worth of Dawn and ';bathing'; them that way - of course thoroughly rinsing and drying them.But if it's ok for wildlife covered in oil to be bathed w/ Dawn, why not ok for puppies?
The dawn is to strip out the oil that is why it is so good on the oil covered animals it is not that it is good for the always but just when they are covered in oil. It will also take the oil out of their skin and dry it up and then you will have a worse problem than the smell.


The best thing I have found is baby shampoo not a lot just about a 1/2 teaspoon in the water. don't put it right on their skin just in the water.





how old are they they really should not have a actual bath till at least 6 to 8 weeks. you can wipe them down like you are doing but covering them in water before 6 weeks is not really a good thing. but it is up to you of course.





they make puppy wipes that are basically like wet wipes.





there are times if mom is just not doing a good job and they are really bad then under 6 weeks is ok but just once not daily. good luckBut if it's ok for wildlife covered in oil to be bathed w/ Dawn, why not ok for puppies?
What part of COVERED IN CRUDE OIL MANAGES TO ELUDE YOU???????


What part they'll DIE if they aren't?





What part of ONLY A PIG-FILTHY BYB isn't *KEEPING* pups CLEAN by DAILY CHANGES OF BEDDING??? Their BLANKET *%26amp;* the newspaper!!!
LOL Dawn was used to get oil and grease off of them, not simply to clean them! Its a cheap way to clean hundreds of thousands of animals who would have died without it. The benefits clearly outweighed the risks in this situation. At home I wouldn't recommend it as it isn't the greatest for their skin or hair. Better to use some baby shampoo or puppy shampoo. You can get sample/travel size baby shampoo for under a dollar! The other stuff would sting if it got in the puppies poor eyes.
if you must bath them use johnson's baby shampoo. just the plain, original kind. it is mild and has no additives and nothing to cause any reactions, it will leave skin and coat in good condition
It's because of the alkalinity. Dogs need a neutral shampoo. No tears shampoo will work.
Because the pups are NOT covered in oil. Dawn is a de-greaser, so therefore this dish soap will take all the natural oil out of their skin.
Bedding in the whelping box needs to be changed daily. The mother will keep them clean enough, if you keep the box clean.
Dawn is fine for bathing puppies. Make sure they are extra thoroughly rinsed off before drying.





Good Luck!
Dawn is drying.





Wildlife experts are using it to break up the oil.





If your pups are laying in pee, you need to have a bigger area in your pen/box. One end should be blankets and toys, the other end should be a potty area.





Potty area can be a puppy litter box with poultry bedding, newspapers or puppy potty pads.





Its very important to teach pups from a young age how to keep clean and letting them sit in their waste is not it.





I usually wash my pups the first time at 6 weeks or so, using a very mild dog shampoo designed for pups. Its a good start for them to have a gentle bathing experience followed by grooming time and cuddle time... since some will grow to be show dogs and ALL need to be groomed throughout their lives.





I'm not washing them because they smell, though...
Dawn is ok if necessary. I use puppy shampoo and when they are under 6 weeks old I dilute the shampoo.


Make sure they are rinsed thoroughly and I use a hair dryer to be sure they are good and dry as they at a young age can't control their temp. Make sure they are out of any drafts.


My vet also suggest worming mom and pups ( get wormer from vet only) at 2,4,6,8 and 10 weeks old and htey should get their first vaccine at 6 weeks old
Dont use dawn, use dog/puppy shampoo. Dawn will strip their fur of its natural oils. You can use a mild shampoo but only once. Ive always been told if you run out of dog shampoo regular shampoo is ok, but not on a normal basis. When a dog lick themselves it putts a waterproofer like oil on their fur and when you wash them with human shampoo it takes off all these. So if you think about it, Dawn is a degreaser, so... bad idea. Not to mention theyre so small, maybe you could use baby shampoo??? They use Dawn on wildlife that get into oil infested water and stuff, to get all the oil off. Hope this helps:)
Obviously, the rescue workers who clean those animals are much more concerned about the oil than with allergic reactions or dry skin. Oil from oil spills is toxic, and inhibits the animal's natural behaviors like maintaining their body temperature and breathing, damages their digestive systems, and can smother them. I imagine you're thinking of those penguins and other birds, right? The oil sticks their feathers together. Being unable to fly (obviously doesn't apply to penguins), they cannot gather food and starve. They have trouble maintaining their temperature, resulting in hypothermia. The water repellent nature of their coat is damaged and they have difficult floating on the water, which may cause them to drown. If ingested, the oil will damage their kidneys and liver and cause pneumonia and anemia.





So, if your puppies fell in an oil spill recently, by all means, bathe them with Dawn. The point of this dish soap is that it strips all grease and oils from your dishes, leaving them nice and clean. That's why it's handy for removing oil from oil spill victims, because it's meant to remove grease. So guess what happens if your pet isn't covered in dangerous oil? The Dawn will still strip all the oils from their coat. Their natural oils, the ones that keep their skin and fur healthy, supple and lubricated. This isn't the end of the world, but if you can avoid giving your pet itchy, dry skin (especially if they're a tiny puppy with sensitive skin), why don't you?





Just use unscented, simple baby wipes. Problem solved. Ta-da.





If you really want to, you can just go to Petsmart and see if they have a shampoo that is safe for puppies that age. And if they don't, it's because they're sensitive-skinned little babies who should be be washed with chemical-ridden shampoo. Most safe, good shampoos (like Earthbath or whatever it's called) are safe for puppies as young as six weeks.





If you must bathe them and you have no adequate shampoo, a tiny little bit of baby shampoo would be more appropriate than dish soap. Pick up some Johnson's Baby Shampoo.





(Wow, writing that, I realized that ';oil'; is a freaking weird word. Look at it long enough and it's gibberish.)
Your dog could have a allergic reaction to the soap is one reason. Another is that when you use dish soap it strips the skin of important oils that the dogs fur needs which may cause the dog to lose its hair.. Pet shampoo is not that expensive so if you have to give them a bath use the pet shampoo.


The reason they wash oil spill victims in dawn soap is because dawn breaks down oil. Many oil spill victims still don't survive afterward.
Dawn IS fine for bathing puppies and kittens. Vets recommend it when very young puppies or kittens have fleas. It will strip the oils from the skin but it only takes a day or two for the natural skin oils to replenish. Its the safest thing you can use next to good ol Johnson's baby shampoo. Just don't use the dawn with bleach or the antibacterial. Plain old dawn.





If you have any worries about using it just use the baby shampoo. A big plus to that is the puppies will smell good and it wont hurt them if any gets in their eyes.
use baby wipes . or a baby shampoo
if they are under 3 weeks they have poor temperature control as ca become chilled (sometimes fatally) if they get too wet.





DIshwahing soap is rather drying too frequent washes would cause dry skin