Mu-Shu Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Hi there, I'm having problem with my dog's butt ;) He always gets pooh stuck in his butt's hair which is annoying for him and me Any recommendation please? Ta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 If he is a pet and not for show, yes sure trim him up. Will make it nicer for you, and for him im sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shihzoo Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 (edited) I have a shih tzu and I always shave his butt with the clippers because of the poop getting stuck - my vet was in stitches when she saw it but as he is a pet and not for show it doesn't matter if it looks funny! And my carpet appreciates it too cause no more butt dragging along the floor!! ;) Edited May 13, 2007 by Shihzoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mu-Shu Posted May 13, 2007 Author Share Posted May 13, 2007 Thanks ;) Also should I get him completely declawed (sp?)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowanbree Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Why would you get a dog declawed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mu-Shu Posted May 13, 2007 Author Share Posted May 13, 2007 I heard that it can be done, and though that it would save lots of trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 getting a robotic dog would also save a lot of trouble, no cleaning, feeding or any of that other annoying stuff to do !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowanbree Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Why would it save problems? You do understand this is cutting the toes off don't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cala Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 That's just plain cruelty, how would you like someone taking all the tips of your fingers off just because you happened to scratch someone occasionaly? ;) Learn to use the clippers properly or get someone to show you how to use a dremel tool on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mu-Shu Posted May 13, 2007 Author Share Posted May 13, 2007 (edited) "You do understand this is cutting the toes off don't you?" No I didn't know that its why I asked if it was recommended. Thanks for your reply it will not be done! ;) Edited May 13, 2007 by Mu-Shu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mu-Shu Posted May 13, 2007 Author Share Posted May 13, 2007 Just realized that I didn't asked if it was recommended, but I meant too. Thanks for those who replied kindly without jumping to conclusions, like some others ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shihzoo Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 OOHHHH I've never heard of "declawing" it sounds horrid! ;) Mu-shu - you will need to keep an eye on it's dew claws - they are the ones that are removed if they grow back into its foot etc - Cibo still has his but I am fanatical about checking them after hearing all the horror stories! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaywoman68 Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Some people get the dog's dew claws removed but not actually 'declawing'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mu-Shu Posted May 13, 2007 Author Share Posted May 13, 2007 Yes, I must have misunderstood at the time:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 If the dog is going to a grooming salon it will be trimmed & nails cut,trimming nails must be done regulary to keep them short or the blood vessels grow longer & they cant get cut short enough.Trimming the bottoma area if done well can look very nice & blended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Yes, trim his butt. You can do this without taking a big patch out of his bum. Either do it yourself with clippers and a 10# blade, or if he keeps very still scissors, or the groomer will do this for you. As already said, nails need to be trimmed regularly, and please watch the back dew claws, if he has any, when grooming. If he has any please tell the groomer as groomers who do not check (they all should) can easily cut them off, OUCH !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mu-Shu Posted May 13, 2007 Author Share Posted May 13, 2007 Thanks for the great advise, I'll check for sure, and I'll also see what my vet recommend for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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