The greyhound comb you've been using is (mostly) only good for the ears, because in the other parts it will take too much coat out. (it'll take a long while till it grows back!)Originally posted by ltwins82:
Question about combs: CC from brushes and where to use them
You can use combs for the ears (also the tips and sides), legs, snout and for most of the body. DON'T use it for the feathers, the tail nor the butt. Combs will pull all the long fur out from those areas and it'll take a long time to grow back.
Only use poodle comb on these area. I been using a grayhound comb.. how are these combs different?
We got it from the pharmacy shelves. Basically you can use any liquid antiseptic you find. We like the ones for kids (as they don't "pinch" when put on). I don't like betadine, just because it colours the coat. An antiseptic gel won't be good enough.Where do you get the Septidin?
What you said her makes alot of sense,in certain areas I over used it thinking I was doing good, when I should be scuplting the dog, I have a nice hole in his left hind quarters,it will grow back. I never use it on his head, he has a good floof going, don't want to lose this, summer beach time is coming for him to show off to the crowds in town.The Mars Coat King is wonderful to use on show newfs. For example you can use it to take undercoat out of the neck area, sculpting the neck giving it a longer apprearance or showing your newf's true neck that is hidden under all that coat. You can use it to show the lay of the shoulder. It can be used to thin the coat under the chin giving your newf a 'throat' as well as more neck. You can also use it to smooth out lumpy or poofy areas on the body and legs. It is great on leveling a top line. Many times newfs will appear high in the rear only because of mass amount of coat on the rear end. Thinning out that area can show your newf's true topline.
I have 4 that I take with me to shows. I'd die if I forgot them. Yes too much use can make your dog naked as it will remove undercoat. But for the pet newf it is nice to remove that undercoat it keeps your newf cooler, easier to comb and maintain as well as helps eliminate so much hair in your house.
[ 10-20-2005, 11:44 AM: Message edited by: jggrosch ]