I want to bathe my 12 week old puppy because he kinda smells, I don't want to use flea shampoo what can I use?

I want to bathe my 12 week old puppy because he kinda smells, I don't want to use flea shampoo what can I use that is safe for him?I want to bathe my 12 week old puppy because he kinda smells, I don't want to use flea shampoo what can I use?
No reason not to use any baby shampoo (which won't sting the eyes) or even dishwashing liquid (keep that out of his eyes).





Start off with one or two drops. If you use too much you will be rinsing the pup forever.I want to bathe my 12 week old puppy because he kinda smells, I don't want to use flea shampoo what can I use?
Puppy shampoo, baby shampoo, people shampoo. I've used Suave on my dogs more often than not, and my friend who shows dogs uses people shampoo that she buys at a beauty supply store. Look for something that is a conditioning shampoo that smells nice. A little conditioner after the bath helps tremendously if you have a long hair dog, and I even put it on my lab sometimes just to give her a little extra shine.





If it's just odor control and the coat is clean, try a little baby powder brushed through the coat. You can also buy pet colognes that help with odor control. We got a coconut scented dog cologne from Target that smells yummy yet isn't overpowering.
We have never used a shampoo on our dog that is specifically for animals. We use mild liquid body soap products that are hypoallergenic or formulated for people with sensitive skin. It's a little strange sometimes when your pit bull smells like flowers, but it does work well and doesn't irritate him.
a tearless shampoo for babies or puppies, enzyme wipes or pure castile soap. The hose, too.
dawn dish detergent....
First, use a shampoo that is formulated for animals---don't use a human/baby shampoo. Our shampoo is formulated for our skin's pH...our skin pH is different from dogs and therefore when you shampoo their hair you need to use a shampoo formulated for them....Oatmeal is great and very gentle and soothing for puppies---your local petsmart or veterinarian will have a bottle.
Use a gentle aloe and oatmeal shampoo. These are nourishing to the skin. Don't use a human shamoo/babt shampoo. Human skin has a different PH level than a dog's skin does. Human shamoo can be drying to a dog's skin.
when we got our pomerianin pup, i used baby wash, for sensitive skin. did just fine, and left pup smelling great!
there are gentle shampoos made just for puppies that you can use, you can find them at most pet stores. just remember to make sure that the water isn't hot. the water has to be just a little bit warm because they are really sensitive.
Just use any shampoo that says it's for puppies.
Obviously, you got a lot of answers suggesting dealing with the SYMPTOM.





I suggest you deal with the REASON.





The reason for the bad smell is inadequate food, in 99% of all cases where there is not a skunk or some other external reason that originates from the outside world, and not from the dog's own body.





The problem is the unnatural food you most likely feed that puppy - as most people have been indoctrinated to do.





When you feed an unnatural food, then the dog's body has to use all kinsd of defense mechanisms in order to deal with what its body thinks of as poison. And commercial dog food does indeed contain many poisons! They are called by other names, though, such as ';stabilizers';, ';preservatives';, ';flavors';, ';non-active ingredients';, ';raw protein';, ';raw fat';, ';fiber';, etc - but they are nevertheless poisons because they were never meant to be in dog's food from mother Nature's side. And there are no laws that require they be labelled!





I can't give you a complete education in feeding - the space here is simply not enough, but you can get yourself started by visiting this page: http://k9joy.com/education/feedyourdog.php?camp=5_yahoo


where yo will probably start screaming in disgust - either over what you have to do, or over what you have done. Subject to your willingness to learn what it good for your dog and let that guide you in preference over what what it cheap, convenient, ';what everybody else does';, etc.





Remember, something that is wrong does not get right because 90% of people do it... it only makes it worse, because it seriously hampers your ability to do what is right.
I'm sorry but this question seems kind of dumb to me. Go to Petsmart or another petstore and buy dog shampoo!!!! They sell tons of different dog shampoos. Moisturizing, conditioning, flea, deodorizing, detangling and so on. They have all sorts of shampoos that aren't flea related. Don't use anything other than dog shampoo b/c dog's have very different PH levels than humans.
Dawn dish soap is great for puppies.


It kills fleas, makes them smell better and does not harm them in anyway. My vet recommends this all the time..


Just try to make sure you dont get the soap in their eyes.





Hope this helps....
um normal dog shampoo? go to petsmart and get some.
i agree with julie. oatmeal shampoo or i know some people who use aveeno baby shampoo. it won't be harsh and it smells good.
You could use any puppy shampoo or you could use a baby shampoo. I liked to you the lavender scented baby shampoo on my puppies because it smelled so good and it was not too harsh for their skin or eyes, and is okay for them if they get a little in their mouths. I hope this helps.
Puppies are supposed to smell a bit. They are babies. Contact your vet and ask.
Prell shampoo. Only a little. It will kill fles and make him smell good.
You're right not to want to use flea shampoo - it doesn't kill fleas and it doesn't smell nice. There are many shampoos available in pet stores that will make your dog clean and smell nice - just don't use any store-bought flea products, ever!





Chalice
Use regular shampoo. Our vet says don't use flea shampoo ever, no matter what the age. Just do flea treatments, and bathe with human shampoo. Maybe try a kind for sensitive skin.
I have an 11month Pom that has been getting bathed with Johnson's Baby bath since she was 10 weeks old and her coat is beautiful and soft and her skin is healthy,No dandruff either. Will not burn eyes and of course you must be sure to rinse her well to get all the baby bath rinsed out. Hope this is helpful. I know you can get dog shampoo too but they are so much more expensive and Not as gentle on the puppy's skin.
Oatmeal shampoo for dogs.