Baby Dragon Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 that won't interfere with his fortnightly Frontline Plus? I'm wondering why he gets frontline plus fortnightly? Thats a lot of chemicals in his system. My guess is ticks - they grow 'em nasty where Blossom lives. Yep that's why. Trust me, I don't like doing it but it's on the vet's advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Dragon Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 Is there such a thing as a small trimmer for their face? Like a smaller one than the electric one I use on the rest of his body? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 You can get a trimmer that fits into the palm of your hand, battery opperated, though not very good. Sounds like it is the collar, harness causing mats around the neck and the top of the head is often down the people stroking them in that area forming a chunky matt in the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 yep harness,haltis whilst needed are the matts best friend.Also washing a dog with matts just makes it worse. For clipping the face just use the normal clipper there is no need to use different & it wont get through the coat. Simply use a 8 blade or 7 if you want fuzz but not long. Looking at him i would be doing the head ,neck shorter & more shaped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Dragon Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 Thanks... he doesn't wear a harness much but he does wear a gentle leader (like a halti.) I don't have a 7 or 8 blade, I have a 4 and 10. But I tend to scissor around his head/neck/face because the clipper won't go through it very well and with all the curves and things it's really hard. I don't know if this is normal of poodles or labs or crosses, but he has massive amounts of loose skin around the front of his neck, under his chin. I had somebody show me how to clipper him there once, but afterwards I noticed he had a cut there because the skin must have gotten caught in the blade So I'm really scared to try clippering there. How does everyone do the loose skin around the neck? Just hold it as tight as possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vehs Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 just hold it taut and have him hold his head straight up - nose to the ceiling, use a 10 blade and shave a 'V' shape down to his breastbone, neat and tidy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 (edited) Thanks... he doesn't wear a harness much but he does wear a gentle leader (like a halti.)I don't have a 7 or 8 blade, I have a 4 and 10. But I tend to scissor around his head/neck/face because the clipper won't go through it very well and with all the curves and things it's really hard. I don't know if this is normal of poodles or labs or crosses, but he has massive amounts of loose skin around the front of his neck, under his chin. I had somebody show me how to clipper him there once, but afterwards I noticed he had a cut there because the skin must have gotten caught in the blade So I'm really scared to try clippering there. How does everyone do the loose skin around the neck? Just hold it as tight as possible? There are skin folds on the poodles but they are not excessive. Clippering up the throat with the neck extended (nose pointed to ceiling) stretches them flat. However I use a finer blade (15# on my white girl and 30# on the black boys) Avoiding cuts is a combination of technique and good equipment I reckon and practice does help. Edited November 13, 2008 by poodlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 cuts can also be caused by using the wrong blade. But having said that if the area becomes so overgrown there is a bigger risk of clipper rash. Use your #10.Hold head up & clip away,even with folds there shouldnt be any dramas.I clip daily & many breeds that are throaty .We do plenty of ladradoodles etc etc with no issues at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Dragon Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 Cool will give it a try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BittyMooPeeb Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 (edited) Hi Blossom, If you want to use a slicker brush around his face (I do on mine) get one with plastic bits on the pins - that way it wont feel sharp to him. Condition when you wash (I have never heard of conditioners affecting Frontline?). I use the Premier shampoo and conditioner from EQyss and I LOVE them. I recently purchased teh avocado mist spray on detangler and it works really well too. Web site is : http://www.eqyss.com/ I order them online from an Australian site: http://www.petsonthepark.com.au/category123_1.htm I keep problem areas (like the neck, which is constantly rubbed by collars etc) shorter than the rest of the coat. ETA: a pair of snub nosed scissors are great for around the face and other sensitive bits eg http://www.marsgroomingproducts.com.au/sho...D=2&PID=793 or http://www.marsgroomingproducts.com.au/sho...D=2&PID=778 Edited November 14, 2008 by BittyMooPeeb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Dragon Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 Thanks for all those links! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Good luck with the next grooming session, don't forget the after pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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