Product Review: FURminatorWe recently added a 4 month old German Shepherd/Border Collie mix to our family, that was very fluffy. Grendel had a very thick undercoat and looked like an over sized powder puff, his breeder suggested we buy a FURminator. He said it would cut his shedding down by 90% AND he was right!
Keeping Dog Hair Out of the DrainBathe you dog in the tub? Catch his hair before it clogs the drain. Save the netted bags that potatoes and onions come in. Scrunch one up tightly and stick it down into the drain before letting the water out. All of the dog hair will collect around the top of it. Then, just toss it in the trash.
Removing Mats on Long Haired CatsFor anyone that has a long haired kitty, I use this product and it works great. No need to shave kitty down anymore. Use this on your kitty every other day and the mats/knots will come out.
Latex Gloves Make Great Hound GlovesUsually I use an eraser on his coat, the square kind, but this time I went and tried a latex glove. It worked really well on his coat and he wasn't afraid of it or anything.
Drying Your PetI have found that using a shammy (like you use for drying off your car after washing it) is fantastic for drying your pet after her bath. They hold a tremendous amount of water, are much easier to use and better that a bath towel.
Dryer Sheets to Wipe Down DogI have 5 indoor dogs. As we all know, even if you bathe dogs on a regular basis, they can stink up a house. I have an extra sensitive nose and odors drive me to distraction.
Product Review: Warner Slicker BrushTo keep mats out of the hair of long-haired cats, you should use a slicker brush. The best kind (if it's still available) is the Warner Slicker. It has aluminum wire bristles on a rubber base in an aluminum frame, and comes with a wooden handle.
What To Do With Shedded Pet HairThere is an organization called "Matter of Trust" based in San Francisco that sometimes accepts cat/dog hair and forms it into an absorbent, natural fiber that is perfect for helping to clean up the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, among other things.
Pliers to Remove Burr from Pet's FurTo remove burrs from your pet, crush the burr with a pair of pliers and work oil into the tangle. The burrs should then brush out easily.
Be Careful Choosing a GroomerI am writing to warn all of you to be very careful about the groomer you use for your precious pet. We had to change groomers for our dear little mixed breed, pound rescue doggie as our regular groomer had moved out of the area.
Using a Warm Towel After a Dog BathI have a Rat Terrier, which is a medium sized dog (about 17 lbs). When I give him a bath, I give him a bath in our laundry tub. While he is in the laundry tub, I heat up a bath sheet in my dryer.
Use Cornstarch to Help Remove Pet MatsIf your dog is matted, before bathing them, use cornstarch and a wide tooth comb to un-mat them. The cornstarch absorbs the oil that sticks to the dirt and creates the mat. Trim all fur once doggy is dry.
Sponge Baths For DogsIf your dog hates a bath like mine do, I give them a sponge bath. Fill the sink with water and wet them with their own face cloths. Soap them up and rinse them off. Towel dry them and they are now clean once again.
Save Dog Fluff for the BirdsAt this time of year, your dog will be starting to shed its winter coat. Save all the 'fluff' and hair you remove and put it in hedges or wherever is handiest. The birds love it for lining their nests!
Sideburn Trimmers for Dog GroomingIf you have a small dog or puppy with very fine soft fur, you know how hard it is to groom them with a big noisy (and expensive) electric corded pet groomer.
Tips for Bathing a CatMy cat, Teddy, is impossible to bathe. Although normally cats do not require a bath, he sometimes seems to get dirty using his litter box and then smells, albeit rarely this happens.
Tips For Grooming Heavy Shedding DogsI have two German Shepherds. I call them "German Shedders". I get literally a shopping bag of fur when I brush them out.
Easy Clean Up For Muddy DogsIt's that time of year when you take your dog out and it's muddy outside. They usually get pretty muddy, so have a box of baby wipes handy. They make quick clean up of the muddy dog's feet, legs, and whatever else is muddy.
Brushing Your CatSince I became weary in brushing our Persian cat over the many years, I became desperate to find a frugal solution. . .
Using a Flea Comb for Dog GroomingWhen trying to brush you medium to long haired dog to remove loose hair, try using a flea comb. They are great. They are inexpensive and work as well if not better than most "As Seen On TV" pet grooming tools. . .
Tip for Bathing Smaller DogsI just discovered this by accident and wondered if anyone knew this and why I didn't. Instead of chasing my dog around the laundry tub to give him a bath, I put him in my double sink with the divider between his front and back legs.
Coconut Milk For Shiny FurIf you want your pets to have shiny fur, follow my remedy. Apply coconut milk on your pet's fur and leave it on for about 30 minutes. Then, bathe your pet as usual. Do this before every bath.
Got a Large Dog That Hates Water and Baths?Do you have a large dog that hates water and baths? I take two leashes, put one around the dog's collar (so he thinks he's going for a walk) hook it up tightly to a fence. Take 2nd leash and wrap it around the underside of his hind legs tightly.
Doggie ToothpasteI have a "recipe" for doggie toothpaste that I'd like to share with you guys! Mix together baking soda and water to make a paste. Gently scrub the teeth with a soft brush or with gauze wrapped around your finger.
Dilute Shampoo When Bathing Your PetWhen bathing your dog or cat, dilute the shampoo with water so it is a 1:1 ratio. Then pour the mixture in a clean spray bottle.
Keeping Hair Clippers RunningIf your clippers become too hot and stop clipping, for example: when shaving your dog - just dip them in alcohol while they are still running, and this will cool them off enough so that they continue to clip!
Faster And Less Painful Dog Nail ClippingMy dog is a large breed with very large and tough nails. This was a most unpleasant task until I discovered a Dremel tool! I used the larger grade sanding wheel for my dogs nail size and thickness.
Clip Your Pets Nails: Dogs, Cats, and BirdsLearn to clip your dogs, cats, or birds nails. Invest in a good set of clippers from your veterinarian. It will save you the cost of an office visit. Pet stores that offer grooming probably have instruction folders on the procedure.
