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**fach** · 02-08-2010, 02:00 PM

I am in the process of growing out my girls coats. This is a first for me. Dixie has a long way to go, but Lilly [the new puppy] is getting long. When she urinates she gets pee all over the inside of her legs. Is this common? She is groomed every 10 days but it really builds up quickly. I have never had full coats.... maybe I don't really want them after all.....

Also, what harness is recommended for full coats during outings that doesn't cause mats?

Thanks everyone!!!

**bellasmummy** · 02-08-2010, 02:15 PM

Hiya

I cant say im going to be much help as ive never actually had this problem evcen although bellas always been in full coat and the other two puppies are getting longer now too. When you say groomer every 10 days do you mean by the groomer? I know there are a lot of nice sprays and dry shampoos out there now, some are quite good which would at least clean her up without having to bath her all the time but it doesnt solve the problem for you...sorry

**jmm** · 02-08-2010, 03:12 PM

You can trim some of the coat back in that area without being too noticable. Leaving conditioner in can make it easier for the stain to come out. Daily cleaning with waterless shampoo. Wipe with baby wipe after every pee. I wrap sodas side coat to avoid this.

**silverhaven** · 02-08-2010, 04:07 PM

I recently found this was happening to Lola too. She is close in age to your Lilly. I remember seeing on here about trimming the wick fur from where she pees. I did that and now I am not seeing the problem anymore. Nothing exact just a bit shorter.

I got Lola a harness jacket from Crystal. A little denim one. It seems pretty good as long as I brush her out afterward and she isn't in it all day. It looks cute too.

**Cosy** · 02-08-2010, 04:25 PM

The wick helps direct the flow in most dogs but you can trim it some. Trimming the inside of
the back legs is also helpful.

**janettandamber** · 02-08-2010, 04:32 PM

QUOTE (Fach @ Feb 8 2010, 02:00 PM)

Quote:

I am in the process of growing out my girls coats. This is a first for me. Dixie has a long way to go, but Lilly [the new puppy] is getting long. When she urinates she gets pee all over the inside of her legs. Is this common? She is groomed every 10 days but it really builds up quickly. I have never had full coats.... maybe I don't really want them after all.....

Also, what harness is recommended for full coats during outings that doesn't cause mats?

Thanks everyone!!![/B]

I wash the backside of mine after every potty break. I don't use a harness, I use a show lead to walk mine.

**ilovemymaltese** · 02-08-2010, 04:51 PM

QUOTE (Silverhaven @ Feb 8 2010, 04:07 PM)

Quote:

I got Lola a harness jacket from Crystal. A little denim one. It seems pretty good as long as I brush her out afterward and she isn't in it all day. It looks cute too.[/B]

I noticed that the thicker/wider the harness is, the less it matts. It's the thin leash like ones thatdo the most damage with matting. Gigi can even wear harness dresses on walks with 0 matting.

**fach** · 02-08-2010, 06:34 PM

Ok, so I am going to find some waterless shampoo [somewhere]
Ask the groomer to trim the wick a bit [they both are bathed every ten days]
use baby wipes after every pee

and I am going to find a nice wide harness.

Thank you everyone for the good hints!!

**jen_hedz** · 02-08-2010, 07:22 PM

QUOTE (Fach @ Feb 8 2010, 05:34 PM)

Quote:

Ok, so I am going to find some waterless shampoo [somewhere]
Ask the groomer to trim the wick a bit [they both are bathed every ten days]
use baby wipes after every pee

and I am going to find a nice wide harness.

Thank you everyone for the good hints!![/B]

I'd love to see new pics of Lilly!!

**michellerobison** · 02-08-2010, 08:55 PM

I trimmed just a bit to thin out fur.I do a bum check anyway,to check for "hitchhikers" that like hang on the fur. I wipe their feet, backsides and pee areas when they come in,just because they do have a little dribble on them. If they have a nasty episode then we do the spray shampoo and wipeys.
Sometimes they have a bad one that requires the "hosing off" treatment,we use the hand sprayer in the sink in our building.
Ususally doesn't take much to keep them fresh and clean,figure we wipe afterwards,shouldn't they? And I have 5 little bums to wipe each day... We just keep a towel by the door,so it's a quick easy task.

02-08-2010, 02:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
fach Maltese Guru Dog's Name: Dixie and Lilly Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SW Florida Posts: 838	I am in the process of growing out my girls coats. This is a first for me. Dixie has a long way to go, but Lilly [the new puppy] is getting long. When she urinates she gets pee all over the inside of her legs. Is this common? She is groomed every 10 days but it really builds up quickly. I have never had full coats.... maybe I don't really want them after all..... Also, what harness is recommended for full coats during outings that doesn't cause mats? Thanks everyone!!! __________________ You can either complain that rose bushes have thorns -or rejoice that thorn bushes have roses.

02-08-2010, 02:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
bellasmummy Maltese Guru Name: Fiona Dog's Name: Bella (7 years) Floee (11 months) & Mya (10 months) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Scotland. UK Posts: 1,380	Hiya I cant say im going to be much help as ive never actually had this problem evcen although bellas always been in full coat and the other two puppies are getting longer now too. When you say groomer every 10 days do you mean by the groomer? I know there are a lot of nice sprays and dry shampoos out there now, some are quite good which would at least clean her up without having to bath her all the time but it doesnt solve the problem for you...sorry __________________ Fiona - Bella, Floee & Mya come and see our dogster pages http://www.dogster.com/dogs/48198

02-08-2010, 03:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
jmm Maltese Guru Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,387	You can trim some of the coat back in that area without being too noticable. Leaving conditioner in can make it easier for the stain to come out. Daily cleaning with waterless shampoo. Wipe with baby wipe after every pee. I wrap sodas side coat to avoid this. __________________ JMM - JaMi Maltese, Home to Performance Maltese

02-08-2010, 04:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
silverhaven Maltese Guru Name: Maureen Dog's Name: CherryLola (Bonnie's Angels) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 1,561	I recently found this was happening to Lola too. She is close in age to your Lilly. I remember seeing on here about trimming the wick fur from where she pees. I did that and now I am not seeing the problem anymore. Nothing exact just a bit shorter. I got Lola a harness jacket from Crystal. A little denim one. It seems pretty good as long as I brush her out afterward and she isn't in it all day. It looks cute too. __________________

02-08-2010, 04:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cosy Maltese Guru Name: Brit Dog's Name: Cosy from Bonnie's Angel Maltese Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: I live in Cowboy country :) Posts: 11,549	The wick helps direct the flow in most dogs but you can trim it some. Trimming the inside of the back legs is also helpful. __________________ Please buy from reputable exhibitor breeders or adopt from rescue.

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02-08-2010, 06:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
fach Maltese Guru Dog's Name: Dixie and Lilly Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SW Florida Posts: 838	Ok, so I am going to find some waterless shampoo [somewhere] Ask the groomer to trim the wick a bit [they both are bathed every ten days] use baby wipes after every pee and I am going to find a nice wide harness. Thank you everyone for the good hints!! __________________ You can either complain that rose bushes have thorns -or rejoice that thorn bushes have roses.

02-08-2010, 08:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
michellerobison Maltese Guru Name: Michelle Robison Dog's Name: Amber, Emily,Lil Bit, Rylee, Sasha and a cat named Harry Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: N.W. Ohio Posts: 1,471	I trimmed just a bit to thin out fur.I do a bum check anyway,to check for "hitchhikers" that like hang on the fur. I wipe their feet, backsides and pee areas when they come in,just because they do have a little dribble on them. If they have a nasty episode then we do the spray shampoo and wipeys. Sometimes they have a bad one that requires the "hosing off" treatment,we use the hand sprayer in the sink in our building. Ususally doesn't take much to keep them fresh and clean,figure we wipe afterwards,shouldn't they? And I have 5 little bums to wipe each day... We just keep a towel by the door,so it's a quick easy task. __________________ Mommy my bows are too tight... When bad grooming happens to good Malts... Art Dolls,Hand Made Eyewear,Jewellery, Doggie goodies, Hand Made Tiles,Cool Flying Pictures http://www.picturetrail.com/michellerobison Don't forget to vote in the shelter challenge,vote everyday. http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/shelterchallenge.faces?siteId=3