Rocky got a bath today!

[critter crazy]

I decided to give Rocky a bath Today, just to see how he tolerates it. He is going to the groomers on Monday, so I just wanted to make sure he would be a good boy. He did fabulous, he didt look all that thrilled, but behaved very well.
But now I understand why a goomer is so important! Boy is it tough on the back bathing a dog this big in a tub!

He looks so pathetic in this pic!


Relaxing after mommy torturing him with a bath!




During his bath i did notice, that rocky seems to be a tad thin. I can just feel his backbone, and his rib cage, he looks fine with all that fur, so i never even noticed. Gotta keep an eye on him, and make sure he gets some weight on him, just enough, dont want too much.

the other thing i noticed was how awsome his fur is! after his bath, and after 3 large bath towles to dry. I brushed him, and noticed his fur is all wavy! it looks like hair from the 80's after it has been crimped! He he he he he!

[borzoimom]

Looks like you have the same issues I have- they fill the whole tub and my guys are longer! lol
They will blow out old coat just tell him you gave him a bath so they use a mild shampoo.. ( God I love your dog!! I hunt for your posts with pictures!!!)

[lvpets2002]

You bad mommy put your baby thru this.. Poor Rock He sure hopes you didnt show anyone the picture of him in the bathtub.. Thats ok I wont tell Rocky that everyone saw the pictures..

[borzoimom]

Crittercrazy- what are you feeding him?

[critter crazy]

My Dogs get Nutro with Glucosamine. I know it isnt the best but, itis what the dogs like.

[borzoimom]

Not bad actually. Increase his food like a half a cup. With arthritis you want them a little light, but visible ribs he needs a few pounds.
That would be a half a cup twice a day...

[Ginger's Mom]

Aw, he doesn't look happy in the bath, but he sure looks handsome afterwards. I give you a lot of credit for even trying to give him a bath in the tub.

[Kfamr]

Rocky is too darn handsome. I just want to cuddle with him. What a good boy he was for his mommy!


I've never heard about the thyroid problems due to being wet, either. I'd imagine being wet would have nothing to do with thier thyroids. I do know that they can sometimes get hot spots if not properly dried.

[k9krazee]

He is so handsome! I think I have yet to congratulate him into the family, so congratulations!!

I've never heard about the thyroid problems due to being wet, either. I'd imagine being wet would have nothing to do with thier thyroids. I do know that they can sometimes get hot spots if not properly dried.

I was thinking along those same lines.

[critter crazy]

Rocky is too darn handsome. I just want to cuddle with him. What a good boy he was for his mommy!


I've never heard about the thyroid problems due to being wet, either. I'd imagine being wet would have nothing to do with thier thyroids. I do know that they can sometimes get hot spots if not properly dried.

now that makes some sense. I could see tem havingproblems, especially if the soap isnt properly rinsed out as well.

Thanks everyone for the woderful comments! Rocky has been a joy to have these last two weeks,a nd now i cannot immagine life without him!

[maxanton]

I took Max in for a bath after a terrible two weeks of snow, sleet and rain. I go to a do-it-yourself place where they charge by the pound. Max is 33 lbs and 13.50, but I do all the work. However it is set up so it is so easy--all the shampoos, conditioners, clippers for nails, combs of all sizes, etc. right at arm's length. Max does not enjoy it, so I don't draw it out but my girlfriend spends over an hour there w/ her guy. I love the ingenuitity of the names of these doggie wash establishments! We go to "Ruff House" , down the street is "Hollywood & Whine". My sister takes her dogs to "PetDaddy"--GOOD LUCK-- ROCKY!

[ramanth]

Such a clean and handsome boy you are Rocky.

[Lady's Human]

There's nothing quite as pathetic as a Saint during a bath.

Those big, sad eyes saying Awww, didya HAVE to?