[bushg]

I think the best method is just to hold them up to their little necks in water if possible for a few minutes. In a very warm room with really warm water. Is probably the safest. I hate to use chemicals on babies.

[RubyPitbull]

I have never heard of that method before. The vet never mentioned that during our discussion but stressed tepid, cooler water.

[bushg]

I say warm because of them getting cold. Wouldn't that (tepid) make their body temperature drop? Also I have warm towels on hand and a space heater if it is in the months when we do not have the heat on. Maybe I go over board. I do have that tendency.

[RubyPitbull]

Well, you aren't supposed to leave them in it for more than a few minutes honey. That won't effect the body temp. He was stressing the tepid water because their skin is so sensitive. He told me never to use very warm water with any dog, puppies and adults. I had known/heard that part many times before.

[bushg]

Maybe I need to ask. Mine was kittens and cats. Maybe that is why they poop in the water. I just figured warm would be better so they do not get cold. Most of my kitty rescues are on my own. If I work with a group usually it is rounding up ferals, Or taking some to get them spayed. No meetings or anything like that. Occasionally a group will call to see if I can help. The lady next door also fosters but we are not proper memebers for lack of a better word. We have a bunch of cat lovers in my area, mostly just big hearted people that do various things for the cats, because we have so many. We gather pop cans for spay/neuter money, make crafts to auction at fund raisers etc.

[labman]

.... And her little bumps are gone they were caused by bathing her with dawn liquid soap.
Ill never use that again.

I was skeptical about using it.