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Do all austrailian shepards clean themselves in the way cats do by licking themselves? Or is it just my dog?

Sat, Feb 6th 2010, 06:19 GMT

ASKED BY Guest 674559 IN Grooming ON Feb 6th
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So when it comes to giving haircuts to double coated breeds...

Thu, Feb 4th 2010, 11:18 GMT

I know you are never to shave a double coated breed to the skin unless it's for a medical reason, but exactly how short CAN you take the hair without it affecting the dog? For example a Pomeranian. Keeping a pom in full coat can be high maintenance (depending on the dog), and is not always necessary or practical on an active pet. So if you were to take a guard comb over the dog's body to keep it lower maintenance (less dirt, etc) OR scissor it smooth but still keep a good amount of fluff on there (at least 1+ inch), is that okay for the dog? What kind of styles are available for pet poms? Just to keep things very clear, I'm NOT talking about shaving the dog naked, nor am I talking about shaving his fur very close or very short. Still fluffy-ish, but not the long fur a pom grows untouched, more "sporty" I guess. Sort of like this: http://technicalschoolsguide.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/pom3.jpg

ASKED BY

Desmond
TAGGED shaving, double, coated, breeds, trimming, haircuts, safety IN Grooming ON Feb 4th
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cat and dog baths

Tue, Feb 2nd 2010, 09:38 GMT

is it healthy to bathie cats and dogs every two weeks?

ASKED BY

chase
IN Grooming ON Feb 2nd
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Are there any human leave-in conditioners that can be used on dogs?

Mon, Jan 18th 2010, 21:42 GMT

My Japanese Spitz's fur is a little dry behind her legs. It doesn't look very nice, and makes grooming time all the more difficult. I don't want to make her bath times last any longer than they already do (as she hates them), and I cannot make her stand around for three minutes or so whilst the conditioner sets in, so I have to use a leave-in conditioner. However I could not find any actual leave-in conditioners for dogs, only 'detangling' ones, which are not a high enough strength to truely moisturise her dry fur. So, I was wondering if there are any leave-in conditioners intended for humans that can be used (and work) on dogs?

ASKED BY

Eve
TAGGED japanesespitz, conditioner, dryhair, dryfur IN Grooming ON Jan 19th
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best cut for this dog

Tue, Jan 12th 2010, 00:08 GMT

grooming tips

ASKED BY Guest 277249 IN Grooming ON Jan 12th
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Giada is an aggressive doggy who needs a bath! Any tips?

Fri, Jan 1st 2010, 12:46 GMT

It is winter and 9 degrees out so we cannot bathe her outside, our shower clogs easily and is being fixed mon for a leak as well (we just bought our house and it needs tlc) Giada is too aggressive to take her to a groomer or pet shop bathing station...any tips? She needs a bath!

ASKED BY

Giada
IN Grooming ON Jan 1st
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Why does my Aussie have an odor when excited?

Wed, Dec 23rd 2009, 11:06 GMT

Even if it is right after a bath, my aussie smells really bad when he gets excited or nervous? Is there anything to fix that?

ASKED BY

Beau
TAGGED bath IN Grooming ON Dec 23rd 2009
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what do I use to takethe smell of poop off my dog after he rolls in poop

Mon, Dec 14th 2009, 11:21 GMT

my dog rolled in poop at the park today, I bathed him but still stinks. What should I use to wash away the stinch off him?

ASKED BY

Andee
IN Grooming ON Dec 14th 2009
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My puppy crys and tries to nip when I come her hind legs

Sun, Dec 13th 2009, 07:54 GMT

My 5 month old lhasapoo has very poodle like fur. It tangles so easy especially around her hind legs. When i try to comb out the tangles she crys squeals and trys to nip. I am worried this will lead to other problems is it something I should be concerned with any tips to get her to not act this way

ASKED BY Guest 609978 IN Grooming ON Dec 13th 2009
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Why does my dog have a patch of fur that seems to be missing. The area is thinner and grayish white.

Sun, Dec 13th 2009, 04:12 GMT

He is a large breed dog and one year old. He has had the missing fur patch on his side of balck every since he was about nine monthes old. I have had my dog since he was three monthes old.

ASKED BY Guest 965148 TAGGED fur, dog IN Grooming ON Dec 13th 2009
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how offen should you bath your dog

Fri, Dec 4th 2009, 13:15 GMT

ASKED BY Guest 563239 IN Grooming ON Dec 4th 2009
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Should l consult a groomer or vet to remove a hair/eyelash in the inner corner of my shih tzu's eye?

Thu, Dec 3rd 2009, 14:14 GMT

Two days ago, l noticed that there was a piece of hair on the inner corner of my shih tzu's left eye. I tried to wash it out with dog eye wash, but it didn't work.

ASKED BY Guest 340239 IN Grooming ON Dec 3rd 2009
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Should I groom my Weslh Springer Spaniel? Very hot where I live ;(

Mon, Nov 30th 2009, 17:19 GMT

I have a 2yr old Welsh Springer Spaniel and I'm unsure whether to groom/cut her coat? It is hot and humid where I live. I have tried some cooling aids for her and even bought a little pool. I love her coat and how it feathers out. Especially her tail and legs, however, I would rather her be comfortable than what I think looks pretty. I'm thinking only during the summer I will do this but my question is does anyone know if by cutting her coat, it will grow back different or thicker. She has never been groomed before. She is booked in two days to go. Just unsure ;(??? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!! :)

ASKED BY Guest 156039 IN Grooming ON Dec 1st 2009
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what is your favorite grooming aid?

Sat, Nov 28th 2009, 09:27 GMT

It finally hit me a few years back, as I was brushing my goats with a horse grooming brush...hey, I could use one of these for the dogs. It works great on shorthaired dogs and my lab/pyrennes mix. Do you use any grooming tools that weren't expressly made for dogs?

ASKED BY Guest 737609 IN Grooming ON Nov 28th 2009
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I really envy those owners of min. schnauzers who kept their pets whiskers sparkling white. I kept trimming off the

Tue, Nov 24th 2009, 12:53 GMT

yellowish parts, but that will not serve the problem in the long run. I do not like to buy commercial stain removers b'cuz I think they are corrosive to my dogs health. Secret home recipes anyone? - Cherie

ASKED BY Guest 090329 IN Grooming ON Nov 24th 2009
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