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by Denley on 05 February 2014 - 11:02
Will tools like these actually help prevent deshedding? http://www.amazon.com/FurMaster®-Grooming-Deshedding-Clippers-Deshedder/dp/B00GD6VF2W
by fawndallas on 05 February 2014 - 15:02
AS a general rule (take any health issues out of the picture), any dog that sheds is meant to shed. Most shedders have an undercoat that needs to be turned to keep the skin healthy.
That said, I cannot comment on your example, as I have not used it. I can offer the following though.
One of my dogs takes Niacinamide (NOT the same as Niacin) for an issue with his nails. As a side effect, it has done wonders for controlling the shedding. I spoke with a couple of different vets, and this is good for most any dog as a supplement. It is a B-3 complex. Baron is about 75 - 80 lbs and takes 500 mg a day. The challenge is finding it at a store. In my area, I can only get it at a health food store. I have not researched on-line for it yet.
That said, I cannot comment on your example, as I have not used it. I can offer the following though.
One of my dogs takes Niacinamide (NOT the same as Niacin) for an issue with his nails. As a side effect, it has done wonders for controlling the shedding. I spoke with a couple of different vets, and this is good for most any dog as a supplement. It is a B-3 complex. Baron is about 75 - 80 lbs and takes 500 mg a day. The challenge is finding it at a store. In my area, I can only get it at a health food store. I have not researched on-line for it yet.
by dragonfry on 05 February 2014 - 17:02
If you own any breed of dog short of a hairless. Your dog is going to shed.
But you must realise that this type of grooming rake. (Furminator and it's knock offs) Strip out the coat. If you use it too hard, of rake an ares too much you will cause the dog's skin to bleed.
Normal healthy dogs shed. It's the only way to replace old dead and damaged coat. Not shedding is completly unatural. You might actually do better with a curved slicker brush. As you will be slightly less likely to cause your dog brush burn from trying to remove all that dead coat.
Or save your arms and have your dog professionally bathed and High Volicity dried. Which will remove tones of dead coat, dirt, dead skin and any other funk. And you get back a nice shiney clean dog.
From a Former Groomer you can't ever get a dog as clean as a pro unless you own all the tools groomers have at their disposal.
Hope this helps.
Fry
But you must realise that this type of grooming rake. (Furminator and it's knock offs) Strip out the coat. If you use it too hard, of rake an ares too much you will cause the dog's skin to bleed.
Normal healthy dogs shed. It's the only way to replace old dead and damaged coat. Not shedding is completly unatural. You might actually do better with a curved slicker brush. As you will be slightly less likely to cause your dog brush burn from trying to remove all that dead coat.
Or save your arms and have your dog professionally bathed and High Volicity dried. Which will remove tones of dead coat, dirt, dead skin and any other funk. And you get back a nice shiney clean dog.
From a Former Groomer you can't ever get a dog as clean as a pro unless you own all the tools groomers have at their disposal.
Hope this helps.
Fry
by Q Man on 09 February 2014 - 23:02
You can't and shouldn't try to STOP shedding...but you can try and control it...Being sure the dog is healthy and their skin is healthy...Has enough oil and the such...But you can control it by using Combs...Shedding Rakes...Slicker Brushes and the such...I personally don' like "Furminators'...they use a blade that actually cuts the hair/fur...This can cause problems...
The best thing to control the shedding hair is to brush your dog everyday...Using a Shedding Rake to take out the undercoat...then using a Comb...Slicker Brush...and a good grade Brush to keep the coat in check...This will also help in keeping the natural skin oils forming and will in turn keep the skin healthy...
I am not a groomer but I do take care of German Shepherds and have done so for many years...The tools that I use almost everyday are a 1/2" Shedding Rake...A Good Stainless Steel Comb...Good Quality Slicker Brush and a Good Quality Brush...
~Bob~
The best thing to control the shedding hair is to brush your dog everyday...Using a Shedding Rake to take out the undercoat...then using a Comb...Slicker Brush...and a good grade Brush to keep the coat in check...This will also help in keeping the natural skin oils forming and will in turn keep the skin healthy...
I am not a groomer but I do take care of German Shepherds and have done so for many years...The tools that I use almost everyday are a 1/2" Shedding Rake...A Good Stainless Steel Comb...Good Quality Slicker Brush and a Good Quality Brush...
~Bob~
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