Dangerdoll
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That's what we feed too, Juice.... and we have the Furminator but I feel like it's a little harsh sometimes. Most times I use a regular rake brush (looks like a comb).
Dog shedding advice???
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Furminator should only be used on dogs that spend no more than a few minutes outside. I used to be a dog groomer. The furminator basically removes the dog's undercoat, which is what the dogs use as insulation against the cold and heat, and the undercoat protects their skin from dirt, parasites, and excess sunlight, pesticides, bacteria, etc. The grooming salon I worked at refused to use it for these very reasons. It may cut down on shedding (because you're removing the part of the coat that sheds the most), but it is way more harmful to a dog than I would ever participate in for the sake of fur in my house or time saved brushing.
That said, I use a supplement called Retrieve Skin and Coat. It is an omega fatty acid and vitamin E rich suppliment (tasty powder that you put on their food) which improves both their skin and coat and, I have noticed, DRASTICALLY reduces shedding. Vitamin E is also really good for their immune systems and healing. Other than that, daily brushing and vacuuming.
Good luck!
That said, I use a supplement called Retrieve Skin and Coat. It is an omega fatty acid and vitamin E rich suppliment (tasty powder that you put on their food) which improves both their skin and coat and, I have noticed, DRASTICALLY reduces shedding. Vitamin E is also really good for their immune systems and healing. Other than that, daily brushing and vacuuming.
Good luck!
Dangerdoll
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Thank you everyone...I figured there really wasn't much I could do about it, just thought I'd ask in case anyone knew any old secrets I didn't LOL!
@ Pear- WOW, I do NOT envy you!
@ Sub- Yeah, he's pretty scared of the vacuum, believe me I thought about just attaching the hose to him, if only they made some kind of harness that pulls the vacuum behind him with a moving brush! OMG...I got it like one of those vacuums that roams around the house, but mini form that stays on the dog!! :grinyes:
@ Doll- What exactly do you "crush" LMBO!! Oh, man a dyson would be awesome!!
@ Juice...THANKS, I will see if I can find that.
@VWill...That sounds like a good idea! The company I buy all my household products from has a "treat" like that with the fatty omega, and they are made with natural ingred's I'm getting them with my next order!! NO Furminator for us..with winters in Wisconsin he needs all the fur he can keep
@ Jumko- HA...that looks like the horse comb I had when I had horses..those are great!! Completely forgot about those, will be heading to farm and fleet (if they are open tomorrow) if not Monday for sure!!
@ Pear- WOW, I do NOT envy you!
@ Sub- Yeah, he's pretty scared of the vacuum, believe me I thought about just attaching the hose to him, if only they made some kind of harness that pulls the vacuum behind him with a moving brush! OMG...I got it like one of those vacuums that roams around the house, but mini form that stays on the dog!! :grinyes:
@ Doll- What exactly do you "crush" LMBO!! Oh, man a dyson would be awesome!!
@ Juice...THANKS, I will see if I can find that.
@VWill...That sounds like a good idea! The company I buy all my household products from has a "treat" like that with the fatty omega, and they are made with natural ingred's I'm getting them with my next order!! NO Furminator for us..with winters in Wisconsin he needs all the fur he can keep
@ Jumko- HA...that looks like the horse comb I had when I had horses..those are great!! Completely forgot about those, will be heading to farm and fleet (if they are open tomorrow) if not Monday for sure!!
Dangerdoll
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Lmao! I meant brush, G.... about the dyson though, it is an awesome investment. Before I got it, I was buying a vacuum every year with these dogs.... decided that though the dyson was pricey, I had the cash to risk. 5 years later and this vacuum is still going strong. If you get one, I favor the bigger bulkier one because of the longer cord and the lighter one seems not as hardy... but that's my opinion ..... this one even tore up my laptop cord so be careful about rolling over cords if you get one!
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Quality food goes a long way to help with shedding. Stay away from the heavily advertised foods like Science Diet, etc. They come off as being so great but they are far from it. Lamb and rice is very good for dogs and is well recommended by many vets. Getting away from any foods that uses fillers like corn, fishmeal, cornmeal, or anything with "-meal" in the name. Supposedly, ingredients are listed in percentage (%) order, so the lower on the list the chemicals and any fillers are, the "better" the grade of food and the lesser fillers.
My friends mom got 2 of those for some crazy deal on black friday a couple years ago. She has one of them brand new in the box. I wonder if she would sell it to us.
As for the shedding thing, I really dont know. My aunt's girlfriend is a very respected and popular vet of some sort that specializes in ER situations. I am sure she has some input on help. I will ask next time we skype or something.
As mentioned, diet can help a lot with shedding. You can feed your dog 1 raw egg a week, and that is really good for it's coat.
Finding the right brush for your dog can make a big difference too, so that your brushing sessions are most effective. The sawblade type brush pictured above works great on my long-hair dog, but on my boxers, the best brushes we've had have been the rubber curry comb style. These can be used to brush normally, or in the bath as well.
Finding the right brush for your dog can make a big difference too, so that your brushing sessions are most effective. The sawblade type brush pictured above works great on my long-hair dog, but on my boxers, the best brushes we've had have been the rubber curry comb style. These can be used to brush normally, or in the bath as well.
Cover the entire dog's coat liberally with a strong spray adhesive. Voila! No more shedding.
Man, I should get paid for this...
Mark
Man, I should get paid for this...
Mark
Jill-O
All American Girl (all grown up)
Shedding rakes work great for seasonal shedding, especially for getting out the dead hair of the under coat... But if this is beyond seasonal shedding, the best advice is a high quality dog food... here's my collie, Kelsey, who, beleive it or not, is brushed 2x a year -- and she is a FARM dog. She always looks like this:
