Is it safe to use on 16 weeks old maltipoo? She needs to be brushed a few times a week (which i do) but i was wondering if i can use a pet conditioner on her, to make her fur more soft and easier to detangle? Is it safe to use on 16 weeks old maltipoo? She needs to be brushed a few times a week (which i do) but i was wondering if i can use a pet conditioner on her, to make her fur more soft and easier... » Read More Is it safe to use on 16 weeks old maltipoo? She needs to be brushed a few times a week (which i do) but i was wondering if i can use a pet conditioner on her, to make her fur more soft and easier to detangle? « Show Less
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Yes, I think so. This is a wonderful product. You may want to use the M&J; Dog Essentials Nutrient Fusion Pre-Bath Treatment. I have a Black Pomeranian and have found if I use the pre-bath treatment, his fur comes out a lot softer and easier to manage longer term than using the Earthbath wash and conditioner by themselves.
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I used it with my puppy as since I started bathing him. He has not had any problems. I never used it around his face. His fur on his face is short while the rest of him is fluffy. He's a Dutch Shepherd. I would be careful around the face, especially the eyes.
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I don't know....ask vet...probably fine. Also, try Rockin'Paws...put a tiny drop on your hands and then on her hair....brush goes thru easily...my bichpoo looks great and doesn't need brushing as often. I got it at a dog event but they sell it online.
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Hi Melissa, I did use it on my two pits when they where pups, just less of the amount! The vet said it was perfectly fine to do so!! I still use it to this day and they are older, I Love it! **This is on there web page! Can my puppy or kitten use Grizzly Salmon Oil™?Starting puppies and kittens out with a healthy balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids is a great way to ensure proper nutrition that can contribute to a long and strong life. We recommend using approximately one-half of the smallest dosage on your puppy's or kitten's food every day. You may want to ask your veterinarian about specific dosages. Hi Melissa, I did use it on my two pits when they where pups, just less of the amount! The vet said it was perfectly fine to do so!! I still use it to this day and they are older, I Love it! **This is on there web page! Can my puppy or kitten use Grizzly Salmon Oil™?Starting puppies and kittens out with a healthy balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids is a great way to ensure proper nutrition that can contribute to a long and strong life. We recommend using approximately one-half of the smallest dosage on your puppy's or kitten's food every day. You may want to ask your... » Read More Hi Melissa, I did use it on my two pits when they where pups, just less of the amount! The vet said it was perfectly fine to do so!! I still use it to this day and they are older, I Love it! **This is on there web page! Can my puppy or kitten use Grizzly Salmon Oil™?Starting puppies and kittens out with a healthy balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids is a great way to ensure proper nutrition that can contribute to a long and strong life. We recommend using approximately one-half of the smallest dosage on your puppy's or kitten's food every day. You may want to ask your veterinarian about specific dosages. « Show Less
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Dear Kevin- Please don't think you are doing something wrong. We wish it weren't so but there are certain conditions where the BFF does not work as well as others. For instance, sometimes pet hair weaves itself into rugs and fabrics and it becomes very hard to pluck back out, and some pet hair is so short and downy that it is really hard to pick up. One of our test doggies is a Boxer with little eyelash size fur, and the BFF works well cleaning his microfiber bed and favorite spot on the couch, but we have heard from the owner of a French Bulldog that she had more difficulty getting up all of the tiny furs in her car's carpeting. Most important to us at Lilly Brush is that you are happy with your purchase, and we would like to refund you fully if you are not. Please give us a call (303-757-4184) or email us (sales@LillyBrush.com) and let us know what we can do to help. You are very important to us! Many thanks! Lilly Brush Co., LLC
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You don't have to take it off when they bath or get wet but if you leave some wiggle room when you first latch it on, you should be able to slide it off carefully. Depends on the dog really.....I have a beagle/lab mix that has short hair so new for grooming. I am able to take his off if I need to. I wouldn't leave too much room though cause it could fall off & get lost when their runnin around outside.
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I only have a short haired dog and it de-sheds a lot of her hair... have to do it a couple times a week, not FurMaster's fault... just the dog.
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Call a dog groomer and ask. It varies by breed, because type of hair varies by breed. They even let me try two at the grooming place, and I'm getting this one for my mini Australian Shepherd.
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I got a small one for my 13 week old min pin.he fits in fine (perfect fit), but that was a week ago and he's grown fast. I left it at my mom's house so haven't put him in for a week, but think you'll be better off w/ a Med b/c Shih Tzu's have lot of fur? Plus my dog weighs less than 10 lbs still
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I am not a professional groomer so you might want to check with one. Yes, I am sure it would work and assume you line brush when you dry? How long is a question I would be hard pressed to answer. I would think at least 45 mins. Yes,methinks it would work well on a Corgie coat but, again, drying always works best if you line brush. Do you show dogs? If not, line brushing is basically starting at the rear of the dog, holding up the coat with a brush so you get the undercoat so you are going against the lay of the coat. Continue on up the back of the neck or at least to the base of the neck. Then use the dryer so it blows with the lay of the top coat and brush towards the tail until dry. Hope that makes sense. Again, these dryers are great when a dog is blowing coat. I would bath my dogs, put them on a grooming table outside and blow and brush away all the dead undercoat. If course, you should use a grooming arm on the dog or have a person there to hold the dog.
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As a professional pet groomer for the last 10 years I would advise to look at your pet, does it have more hair over or under 2" long? If the majority of hair is shaggier then get the longer one. If the majority of hair is shorter than get the shorter haired version. But the basis of a good deshedding is the bath and blow out, I cannot tell you the difference my customers notice in the way we can hydro-massage quality soap-free shampoos into the coat, condition the hair, and most of the loose hair slides out in the bath. Then you use a nice big professional HV (high velocity) dryer like our K-9 II to blow the hair out straight and fluffy, then use this tool. It glides right through. Look into finding a self-serve pet wash nearby to utilize their professional set-up and make sure your pet is clean enough to Furminate. Hope this helps someone, ~Serena
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I bathe my cockapoo once a week (although I have washed her twice a week if she's been into something and is a bit stinky) because they say batheing too often can dry their skin. Some breeds have better skin than other though.
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I've used Cloud Star's Buddy Wash on both of my puppies since I adopted them at 2 months. They are now a little over a year old and I still use it and really like it.
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My dog had same I bought this it worked he is so much better, it wont hurt to try I started 3 times a week now i wash him twice a month. He has mange poor guy .
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That will depend entirely on the essential oil you use. The unit itself is safe of course. Research the oils you use and double check with your vet.
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The Isle of Dogs Jasmine & Vanilla shampoo & conditioner would probably be good. I ONLY know Yorkie hair, but my baby was getting nappy fur very close to the skin, under the coat. I started using these products & grooming/brushing daily w/ the Isle of Dogs Silky Coating brush spray. It all worked for us & I wont use anything else now! Lather up the conditioner real good & massage it in, then let it sit & soak in for A few mins before rinsing it all off real good. Also we wash, rinse, repeat, w/ the shampoo. Good Luck!
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I Love Tropiclean Gel. No brushing needed, just rub it on the dogs teeth. It makes a wonderful difference to their teeth and breath. I use it daily on my small dog. If the dog has really bad teeth you need to use it for a week or so and then brush away the tarter. Do this one hour after a feeding or one hour before for best results.
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You know I am not sure about this. I think you need to call the manufacturer on that one. We did not trim our collie's fur around his neck as indicated. I think his skin is very sensitive and that might not be a good thing for him. So, anyways; it is going on about 1 1/2 months now; and our life has changed. We like the fact that it promotes a more balanced dog. We do not put it on longer than the recommended time. It is supposed to be 11 hours or less. Fortunately, it works well with walking, playing, indoor play where it isn't needed, and the outdoor play is now QUIET. The phone number of Sportdog is 1-800-732-0144. You know I am not sure about this. I think you need to call the manufacturer on that one. We did not trim our collie's fur around his neck as indicated. I think his skin is very sensitive and that might not be a good thing for him. So, anyways; it is going on about 1 1/2 months now; and our life has changed. We like the fact that it promotes a more balanced dog. We do not put it on longer than the recommended time. It is supposed to be 11 hours or less. Fortunately, it works well with walking, playing, indoor play where it isn't needed, and the outdoor play is now QUIET. The phone number of... » Read More You know I am not sure about this. I think you need to call the manufacturer on that one. We did not trim our collie's fur around his neck as indicated. I think his skin is very sensitive and that might not be a good thing for him. So, anyways; it is going on about 1 1/2 months now; and our life has changed. We like the fact that it promotes a more balanced dog. We do not put it on longer than the recommended time. It is supposed to be 11 hours or less. Fortunately, it works well with walking, playing, indoor play where it isn't needed, and the outdoor play is now QUIET. The phone number of Sportdog is 1-800-732-0144. « Show Less
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If she doesn't like to to be brushed or combed, she might not like it. It is more comb than brush. It works wonderfully though so if you can get her to get used to it it'd be great for her, especially in the hot months. I'd try using a small "people" comb to "train" her so she's used to the sensation, then get the Furminator when you think she's ok with it.