Which de-tangler ?
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Which de-tangler ?
We picked up Rafal from the kennels this morning and gave him a shower. In spite of giving him a really good brush, he's now got a fair amount of knots. We're both fully aware it's the moulting season, but how to tackle his matted coat ? Years ago, our new border collie rescue rolled in fox shite after a bath and after a second bath, his coat was horribly matted. It took 3 days to tease it out.
So, is there a good de-tangler that would make the job easier ? He's a bit of a fidget so I could see this job taking more than 3 days .....
He had great fun at the kennels and apparently was rather excitable. The dog that's come home seems absolutely knackered - he's even lying on a rug in front of the fire, a first !
So, is there a good de-tangler that would make the job easier ? He's a bit of a fidget so I could see this job taking more than 3 days .....
He had great fun at the kennels and apparently was rather excitable. The dog that's come home seems absolutely knackered - he's even lying on a rug in front of the fire, a first !
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Oh yes, whenever our dog stayed at the kennel, he came back exhausted.
As to the de-tangler, I guess it would depend on how much trouble you are willing to go through. I would try rinsing him with warm water and generously applying a good aprés shampooing (human style).
It could require more than one application.
As to the de-tangler, I guess it would depend on how much trouble you are willing to go through. I would try rinsing him with warm water and generously applying a good aprés shampooing (human style).
It could require more than one application.
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He had a tea tree shampoo, well rinsed, followed by a conditioner, also well rinsed. I used a mane and tail de-tangler on the horses from time to time, but that was mostly because it made them nice and shiny.
I might still have it, and it might be worth a try !
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‘He had great fun at the kennels and apparently was rather excitable. The dog that's come home seems absolutely knackered - he's even lying on a rug in front of the fire, a first !’
Perle (the dog) had a great time at the camping weekend I attended a couple of weeks ago.There was so much to do, so much to look at. Apparently when he got home he slept for 17 hours flat out. Pascal his owner looks as though he was having enough trouble getting through the Saturday afternoon.
Perle (the dog) had a great time at the camping weekend I attended a couple of weeks ago.There was so much to do, so much to look at. Apparently when he got home he slept for 17 hours flat out. Pascal his owner looks as though he was having enough trouble getting through the Saturday afternoon.
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A device from the Furminator range worked well on our long-haired Alsatian to thin out her coat and deal with the burrs she picked up in the Charente. Dozens to choose from for specific problems with pet fur.
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We've got all sorts of brushes, combs - and a Furminator - but the problem is the matting which can't just be brushed. We knew it would probably happen so it will just require patience and time. Rafal is quite sensitive along his back so we have to be careful. Anything that's too bad will jus be cut out, job done !
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When I had my English Setter, I read somewhere that de-matting was easier with dry fur. Whatever. It didn't seem to make any difference and I ended up cutting out the tangles. Life's too short to faff around.
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I had a girlfriend who used to use her own hair conditioner on her horse’s tail to make it easy to brush. She said it made a huge difference.
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What breed of horse is that?
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I've just tried the horse stuff and it seems to have worked quite well .... just a case of little and often.
Rafal generally keeps himself well and we don't have to spend long brushing him from time to time.
Rafal generally keeps himself well and we don't have to spend long brushing him from time to time.
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