2006-07-31 09:47:24 · 11 answers · asked by doggiemama 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Put some baby oil where the burr is and then separate the hair with your fingers. It should come out pretty easily. The dog will of course need a bath when you are done.
2006-07-31 10:00:15 · answer #1 · answered by Cornsilk P 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the type of burr and the type of furr (sorry, I had to).
To be fair, there are types of burrs that have only one "hook" and some that are surrounded by them. The single-hook types are pretty easy to remove and can usually just be brushed out. The ones that seem to be made up of nothing but hooks may have to be cut out, or your dog shaved down to get them all off. This also depends on the fur your dog has, because long, silky fur will be easier to brush the burrs out of than long, curly, wiry or already-matted fur. Something like a Komondor (dog that looks like it has dreds) may require specialized help to remove the burrs.
If your dog is patient, you may be able to rub each burr (the fur before and after it as well) with vegetable oil and then it should brush out. Use a metal comb-type brush if possible and go slowly so you don't rip the fur out. If you can get them out with oil, you should be able to avoid cutting the fur.
Don't forget to check between the pads, under the tail and in the "armpits" and "legpits" of your dog, burrs can go missing there and not be seen for a long time until they cause an infection.
2006-07-31 09:56:42 · answer #2 · answered by dogmelissa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know how to get the burr's out . but I would try a dog shampoo and then hair conditioner and then a corse comb or a corse brush. or pick them out one at a time. sorry I dont have a answer for you.
2006-07-31 10:03:47 · answer #3 · answered by vinel10 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try corn starch. It can help to loosen fine hairs and you may be able to get the burr loose.
2006-07-31 09:52:34 · answer #4 · answered by UCURGYPSY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With a dematter, or a coat rake. Sometimes you need to resort to a mat splitter if they are in a clump of hair.
Unless you do not care about saving the coat, then you can cut them out!
2006-07-31 09:50:55 · answer #5 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sit down with them and pick the hair apart piece by piece. If you don't have that much time, clip them out carefully with some scissors and then give him/her a good brushing.
2006-07-31 09:55:58 · answer #6 · answered by CounselorKC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes you have no choice but to cut them out with a scissors.
2006-07-31 09:53:56 · answer #7 · answered by hagren 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from my experience, the best thing to do it to just cut them out, the hair will grow back soon enough.
2006-07-31 10:02:16 · answer #8 · answered by s_peach23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brushing is the best method!
2006-07-31 09:50:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hand pick them! It is less painfull to them than brushing them.
2006-07-31 10:32:09 · answer #10 · answered by anonomus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋