Ok, first, I'm not an idiot, I know a good brushing should do the trick, but Zohwee is wierd. Her fur isn't comming out like a normal dog's fur, its getting tangled with her top coat (the fur she isn't shedding) creating lots of knots, and the brush hurts and isn't very effective. I can pull them out one by one, but the just keep comming, and its obvious that she does this too - except she is creating irritated bald spots in the process. What could we do to care for and and help her get done with the shedding? We plan on shaving her down next year now that we know of the problem, but feel that August is too late to shave her down, cause she won't be able to regrow her fur enough to keep her warm through fall and winter. Also, anyone know how long the shedding process normally takes? We are looking for an end in sight for this one... and since I got characters left - had one boy cat, got another girl cat, they won't quit fighting, thinking about another girl kitten, tips? Suggestions?
2006-07-31 19:08:40 · 7 answers · asked by Timberwolf 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I would take her to a groomer and have them trim her down a bit.
Then do daily brushing. As for the cats, bringing in another kittens might add to the tension between the other two.
2006-07-31 19:25:26 · answer #1 · answered by okiewenee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be helpful to know the breed of dog, but bald spots is not normal in the shedding process. I don't know if you have tried a special undercoat shedding brush or the Furminator, available at pet supply stores, which is similar to what I have. If so, and that didn't help, then a groomer could possibly help you out, even if it's to tell you to go to the vet, as the problem is beyond them. I've gone and just discussed what should be done. You don't have to stay, if you don't agree with what they suggest. Getting another pet to solve the problem of a pet is a recipe for disaster. We don't have time to discuss my big mistake with this. I'll be living with that mistake another 7 yrs, or more. Cats take a long time to adjust to changes. They will likely come to terms, even if it means just dividing up the territory. My 2 cats tolerate each other, but will never be friends. Cats aren't pack animals like dogs. They don't need each other for company. One of my cats likes the two dogs much better than the other cat.
2006-07-31 19:31:31 · answer #2 · answered by dogfrenzied 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all what kind of dog is this? this may sound a little mean to you- but probably the most humane way to do it- but have you thought about giving her a strong pain killer to knock her out a little while then taking her to a vet or groomer and having her groomed throughly? what caused her to have all these knots in the first place? was she not taken care of at a previous home? well, after you can work through the knots without her yelping purchase the furminator. im not some kind of cyber salesman but this thing performed miracles on my lab. the cheapest costs about $40 at PetSmart but its worth every penny
2006-07-31 19:27:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our dog looks like he belongs to the wolf family, and he gets shedding spots every summer, all through the house are big clumps of his fur, but it is usually the old coat coming out and making way for new coat.
2006-08-02 04:51:07 · answer #4 · answered by brown.gloria@yahoo.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the dog groomed by a professional
Make an appointment with your vet for a visit. Seems like your dog needs immediate attention!
2006-07-31 19:26:02 · answer #5 · answered by jennifersuem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not really a dog expert but i know that you should get that checked by going to you dogs vet! hope that will help a bit!
2006-07-31 19:22:09 · answer #6 · answered by PrincessEm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him to the vets then the grommor
2006-07-31 19:15:52 · answer #7 · answered by April W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋