Brushing Your Teacup Puppy

Different coats sometimes require different brushes.   Prior to brushing, you may want to consider spraying on a detangling grooming mist on your Teacup Puppy , which will condition the hair and make brushing easier.

For Teacup puppies with thick coats, first brush against the grain starting at the skin and brushing outward. When the entire coat is brushed this way, start over and brush with the grain. For all other coats, brush with the grain. Use long strokes for long-haired pets, and short strokes for pets with short or wiry hair.

Bathing

You should bathe your teacup puppy once a week.   The first decision to make is where the bath will take place. Kitchen sinks or laundry utility tubs work well for Teacup  puppies, while bathroom tubs or portable pet tubs are best for larger puppies.

Apply an ophthalmic ointment to protect the eyes, and insert a cotton ball in the ears to prevent water from entering the canals. There are many shampoos to choose from depending on your puppy's hair coat, skin condition, or desired result. DO NOT use shampoos made for humans. They contain harsher detergents, are not pH balanced for pets, and could damage hair or sensitive skin.

Thoroughly soak your pet with water and apply the shampoo. Again, be systematic, working from neck to tail, and massage the shampoo into the hair and down to the skin. Use a cloth saturated with water and shampoo to wash the face, being careful not to get shampoo in the eyes.

Rinse completely, paying particular attention to the groin area, armpits, and between toes. Apply a second application of shampoo if necessary and rinse again.

Drying Off

Squeeze excess water from  your Teacup Puppy's coat. Then, for short-haired puppies, use a cotton - or better yet, an absorbent chamois-type towel, to rub the hair vigorously first with the grain, then against, working from head to tail.

Long-haired Teacup Puppies, especially, should be combed out to prevent tangles from occurring while the animal is drying.