Our dog is a sheltie, she is looking somewhat like a matted orphan, because no body has brushed her for a while until today. ( A bit neglected, like a red headed stepchld), Anyway today she has been brushed out very well and She loves it, but one person says to continute brushing and one says its ok to give her a bath now her hair will be much better after a bath. What do you think?
It is a bet double or nothing, so your is important. Thanks
2006-08-12 08:45:34 · 9 answers · asked by krs451960lovesnlc 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If you are positive that you have removed all the mats, you can go ahead and give her a bath. Then blow her dry and brush her again. A de-shedder tool works very well on a Sheltie's coat.
2006-08-12 09:03:32 · answer #1 · answered by Free Bird 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Minimum care for a Sheltie would be a complete brush-out once a week and a bath once a month. Before bathing, don't forget the toenails need cutting, the ears need cleaning and the anal glands should be expressed.
2006-08-12 15:57:49 · answer #2 · answered by erikamoureau 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you got all the matts out then yes bathe her for sure. If you left any in and bathe her then it will cause the matts to draw up and get worse. Thus pulling on her skin. Brush her more often she's not a stepchild. Or have her groomed. Good luck hope you win the bet.
2006-08-12 15:59:26 · answer #3 · answered by k9resq 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You bathe, blow dry, and brush out AGAIN!!!!!!! There will be much more dead coat to come out after a bath. If you bathe and do not dry the dog, you can end up with mats again!!!!!!!!!
Then brush more or take the dog to the groomer for a bath and brush out!!!!
2006-08-12 16:19:01 · answer #4 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give her a bath and brush her again after she dries.Brush her at least once a month.And give her a bath 1 or 2 times a year.
2006-08-12 16:41:34 · answer #5 · answered by waclaw f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bath her and use conditioner and comb that through her hair. Always brush before bathing because then you can clean right down to the skin and it helps remove loosened dead hair.
2006-08-12 17:32:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Giving her a bath with a good quality dog shampoo may help condition her coat some, but will mainly remove dead skin, dirt, or anything else she's been rolling in. I do think it would make her coat look better as it will also "fluff" it out. To keep her coat shiny make sure she gets a well balanced diet.
2006-08-12 16:29:28 · answer #7 · answered by Hoopychick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give her a bath and continue brushing afterwards?
2006-08-12 15:50:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, bath her and brush her regularly.
2006-08-12 15:54:07 · answer #9 · answered by Eeyore 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋