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| Westie/shihtzu hair loss | 8/19/2007 | Jessica Cleary |
Q: I have a 10 week old female pup who had a great coat up until about a week ago. She has had a few ...
A: She could be allergic to the fleas or even the stuff you are putting on her. I don't have much ...
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| shedding?? | 8/15/2007 | Jessica Cleary |
Q: I have a female Sheltie that is 1 year. and 4 months. Most shelties would have a huge tuff, and huge ...
A: Hmmm, that whole site seems a little fishy. If that guys vet knew the dog's food was killing him I ...
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| Clippers for Standard and Toy Poodles | 8/15/2007 | Jessica Cleary |
Q: I have a Standard and a Toy Poodle. I would like to groom them myself. We currently live in a hot ...
A: Andis blades and Oster blades are fine. I use them both, I don't think one is better than the ...
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| cleaning poodle gland | 8/14/2007 | Jessica Cleary |
Q: we have decided to trim our poodle ourselves because of cuts,burns and ear infections given to him ...
A: I'm sorry you've had so many bad experiences. The gland can be difficult but you should be able to ...
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| Hair growing back longer | 8/14/2007 | Jessica Cleary |
Q: We have a shepard/malanoy mix and she has only been sheered two times for the summer... This time ...
A: I suggest you get a rake and a furminator. Those will help you get all the undercoat out. You can ...
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| shedding?? | 8/14/2007 | Jessica Cleary |
Q: I have a female Sheltie that is 1 year. and 4 months. Most shelties would have a huge tuff, and huge ...
A: I'm gessing you meant to say you don't know why she isn't fluffy? If not let me know. Mitzi can be ...
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| Expressing the rectal glands of a female poodle | 8/14/2007 | Jessica Cleary |
Q: How does one do this....it can't be that difficult? Wearing latex gloves how should I press?
A: Hold your dog with her tail up. On each side of the lower part of the rectum you'll feel two hard ...
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| hair loss | 8/14/2007 | Jessica Cleary |
Q: lola is a 4yr havannesse who has always had a thick beautiful coat. Approx 8 months ago a groomer ...
A: I don't know what condition Lola's hair was in before the cut but from my experience I would never ...
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| Clippers for Standard and Toy Poodles | 8/12/2007 | Jessica Cleary |
Q: I have a Standard and a Toy Poodle. I would like to groom them myself. We currently live in a hot ...
A: I wouldn't go any less expensive than the Andis AG clippers. They are a little more bulky than the ...
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| Clippers for Standard and Toy Poodles | 8/12/2007 | Jessica Cleary |
Q: I have a Standard and a Toy Poodle. I would like to groom them myself. We currently live in a hot ...
A: They are are the same clippers, the ultra edge I guess are more "stylish" being blue and silver. ...
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| Clippers for Standard and Toy Poodles | 8/11/2007 | Jessica Cleary |
Q: I have a Standard and a Toy Poodle. I would like to groom them myself. We currently live in a hot ...
A: I would definitely go with the Andis clippers. The Andis Ultra Edge is what I use professionally ...
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| Shedders | 6/4/2007 | Lori |
Q: Do you happen to know which breeds of dogs that don't shed?
A: Small dogs that don't shed are Poodles, yorkies, schnauzers, bichons to name a few. Cockers dont' ...
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| shaved westie | 6/4/2007 | Lori |
Q: I just had my year old westie groomed yesterday for the first time. He was getting pretty ...
A: I am sorry you do not like your westies trim. Is he REALLY SHAVED?! Shaved is like a man shaving his ...
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| Clippers | 6/4/2007 | Lori |
Q: I have a Maltese and my mother has a Cavoodle, they both have very thick hair and my current ...
A: The blade that comes with your clippers should be a #10, which you use to do the nose, under eyes, ...
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| hair shedding | 6/4/2007 | Lori |
Q: K, my 7 mnth old german shepherd baby(male) has started sheddin like crazy. my vet says its normal. ...
A: Like your vet said, it is normal for your dog to shed a bunch at this age. It should slow down about ...
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| Clippers | 6/2/2007 | Lori |
Q: I have a Maltese and my mother has a Cavoodle, they both have very thick hair and my current ...
A: I cannot give you any international sites, but I recommend ANDIS clippers. You need an A-5 model. ...
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| Grooming my older bichon | 6/1/2007 | Lori |
Q: I have a 14-1/2 year-old Bichon, Buffie, who has been going to the groomer regularly since she was ...
A: Old dogs are so very special, it is important to not upset them when they are getting groomed. I ...
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| Clipping | 5/31/2007 | Lori |
Q: Is it bad or not bad to cut the hair against the growth? My problem is that when i clip my dog down ...
A: Clipping against the hair gives a lovely smooth finish. You should use a 7 F blade, not a plain 7, ...
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| Dog grooming | 5/31/2007 | Lori |
Q: My three year old Westie has a serious dislike to getting her haircut.Last time at the groomers she ...
A: there must be a reason she dislikes being groomed, although Westies can be feisty little things. I ...
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| My Yorkshire Terrier has "tear stains." | 5/31/2007 | Lori |
Q: We have a Yorkie that is 3 years old. He tends to have eye "gunk" or build up, right on the corner ...
A: I love yorkies, aren't they so cute?! it is not unusual for yorkies to have this eye problem, it ...
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| Poodle grooming and nail trimming | 5/31/2007 | Lori |
Q: My standard poodle is very afraid of grooming and nail clipping..he was quick clipped as a baby by a ...
A: I understand your poodles fear, and since he is big, he is going to be limited in the way you handle ...
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| Pomeranian and Chihuaha mix needs summer haircut | 5/29/2007 | Lori |
Q: I have a Pomeranian and Chihuahua mix that needs a summer haircut that won't make him look ugly. I ...
A: I would guess that your little dog has an undercoat, which is making him very hot. If he has an ...
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| Flea and Tick shampoo | 5/28/2007 | Lori |
Q: I have a question about flea and tick shampoo and its effectiveness on currently feeding ticks. Do ...
A: I understand your problem better now, with this additional information. Your dog is very big, how ...
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| 6 months yorkie | 5/28/2007 | Lori |
Q: i got my 6 month old yorkie groomed twice once was about a month ago but the groomer advised me not ...
A: congrats on your little yorkie, aren't they SO cute?! I advise people not to get their puppies cut ...
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| Flea and Tick shampoo | 5/28/2007 | Lori |
Q: I have a question about flea and tick shampoo and its effectiveness on currently feeding ticks. Do ...
A: I understand you have a question about flea and tick shampoo. Most flea and tick shampoo is ...
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| hot weather hair cuts for poms | 5/24/2007 | Lori |
Q: Is there a hair cut for poms when the weather is hot?Sometimes it's 90 + here in salt lake city ...
A: There are a couple of options. You can cut the dog quite short, we do several that way and the ...
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| Clipper brand recommendation | 5/23/2007 | Diana Frith |
Q: I have a long-haired German Shepherd that I like to have shaved in the summers due to the heat. She ...
A: For a long coated, thick haired dog you will need clippers with high RPM's. I recommend the Andis 2 ...
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| shitzu | 5/21/2007 | Diana Frith |
Q: and he pickes and chews at himself alot and i use flea treatmentrs but they always come back and he ...
A: Sorry to hear you are having problems with fleas. All areas of the country are having the same ...
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| poodle grooming | 5/20/2007 | Diana Frith |
Q: we had our poodle groomed. they cut him really close around his backside and now he wont get off of ...
A: Some dogs are more sensitive in the rectal area. When grooming dogs it is normal to express the ...
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| Who buys what?? | 5/20/2007 | Diana Frith |
Q: I am a newly certified dog groomer. I took all my classes online and I am the only groomer in my ...
A: Shawna, I am not sure what your experience is as far as the grooming school. If you took it online ...
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| comedones & stripping | 5/20/2007 | Lori |
Q: As opposed to clipping, does hand stripping really prevent comedones in Schnauzers and other ...
A: It may prevent pimples and little scabs on Schnauzers if you strip rather than clip, but honestly, a ...
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| is shitzu/pomeranian mix hard to groom ? | 5/20/2007 | Lori |
Q: i had a shitzu in the past & she was very high maintance, having to get a puppy cut every 6 weeks ...
A: A pom shih mix is probably going to be even more high maintenance than your full blooded shih, as it ...
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| POM | 5/17/2007 | Diana Frith |
Q: hey i have a 10 week old pomarainan male and i was woundering by looking at its puppy coat if youll ...
A: Andrew, your question is a difficult one to answer. At 10 weeks the are alot of things you can look ...
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| WESTIE HAIR | 5/17/2007 | Lori |
Q: I am a new Westie owner and have a6 month old male westie. His hair is not long yet is this normal? ...
A: congrats on your little Westie, they are SO CUTE! It is not unusual for your puppy of pure bred ...
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| standard poodle puppy summer clip | 5/17/2007 | Diana Frith |
Q: I have a 6 month old red standard poodle, he is 26 inches and 55 lbs. We will spending a lot of time ...
A: Patricia, Poodles are not subject to heat exhaustion if you do offer plenty of shade, water and rest ...
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| To shave or not to shave | 5/16/2007 | Diana Frith |
Q: A year ago we adopted our wonderful german shephard mix, Rosie. We are not sure what she is mixed ...
A: Renee, All groomers have an opinion I am no different. I do not recommend you shave Rosie. I believe ...
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| westie | 5/16/2007 | Lori |
Q: i have made a mess of clipping my westie she is almost bald will her coat ever grow back again
A: It WILL grow back, and it will look TONS better in 2 to 3 weeks! Do not despair! Tell your girl that ...
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| grooming our poodle mix | 5/16/2007 | Diana Frith |
Q: We have a very thick haired poodle (wire haired terrier?) mix. I wash and brush him until he feels ...
A: You are a lucky person to have a thick haired poodle. Your right about the clippers that your ...
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| Shrinking the quick in toe nails | 5/15/2007 | Diana Frith |
Q: I have a indoor dog with long toe nails, is there any way to cause the quick to shrink and allow me ...
A: Lee, You can shrink back the dogs quick. It will take time and really should be started at a very ...
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| frustrating cocker | 5/15/2007 | Diana Frith |
Q: I have a large cocker spaniel, (about 30 lbs). He has only been groomed outside of our home once, ...
A: I do have several things you can try. First, if you and your husband are going to tackle this scare ...
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