Rosiesmum Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I have a 7 month old KCCS and she is shedding everywhere. I have a slicker brush but it doesn't seem to remove much hair. Can anyone recommend an easy to use brush for a Cavvie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 you may want to try a furminator for your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (CKCS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 RM please call her by the correct name. :) Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. She is probably losing puppy coat at the moment but Cavaliers do shed quite a lot. I don't like using Furminators on them as they tend to cut the coat. A rubber mitt is very useful for getting coat out and they usually like the feeling of a bit of a massage with it. You can also use the mitt on the carpet to pick up hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosiesmum Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 Sorry typing error. Are the rubber mits at pet stores? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 ferminators don't cut the coat, they are only an old 10 blade in a handle, nothing sharp - are you thinking of the coat kings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 No I like Coat King for an adult coat on a Cav that needs thinning a bit. I bought a Furminator years ago and didn't like it so gave it to me daughter for her cat. Yes you can buy rubber mitts at pet shops and cheapie shops. They are cheap. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Arcane Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I'm not a fan of the furminator either. While it may not 'cut' the coat it leaves micro abrasions down the hair shaft, a bit like if you run scissors down a piece of ribbon. The first time you do it you probably wont do much damage, but if you do it over & over you will start to get frayed edges & a weakened material which may break. The furminator does that to each & every hair as it runs through/over the coat. Most pet owners over use the furminator and end up with brittle frazzled dull looking hairs, or even bald spots. A good slicker brush & a fine/medium steel comb both with polished pins, a rubber brush, with regular thorough grooming a good technique is my preference. If there is excessive fuzzy hairs on the head, back, fronts of legs etc my preference is to thumb & finger pluck it out. Of course a good blow dry after a bath will remove a lot of dead coat as well. This particular puppy is probably in coat change which is a time of excessive coat drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I have a few combs with rotating teeth that pull the undercoat out without damaging the coat. They don't pull on the coat. One of my combs has fine close together rotating teeth and the others have various, wider rotating teeth width. I use the wider ones first and finish with the fine rotating teeth comb then a good brush through. Rosiesmum would you mind editing the title of your post heading to show the correct breed of the dog please. ***Cavalier King Charles Spaniel*** I'm another who really dislikes seeing the incorrect the name of the breed. The King Charles Spaniel is a different breed from the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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