correct way to use a slicker?

• 04-25-2008 10:53 AM

  kpwlee Joined on 06-17-2006 North Carolina Posts 3,743 Points 375

  correct way to use a slicker? Reply Contact Ok it's me the clueless wonder again.  Bugsy's coat is very, very short.  I have been using a rubber brush thing on him since we got him.  i think it's sold as a bath brush.  And it works OK and he's OK with getting brushed  -not his favorite thing in life but he tolerates it.  However I noticed that those itty bitty tiny hairs on his head and legs was shedding so I bought a small slicker brush.  Unfortunately you'd think I was raking nails over him when I use it - even if I go slow and super gentle. Is there a special technique? Is this what I should be using?  Thank you!

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• 04-25-2008 11:07 AM

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  rwbeagles Joined on 09-10-2007 DFW, TX Posts 14,600 Points 2,025

  Re: correct way to use a slicker? Reply Contact Slickers HURT on a thin coat I think. I wouldn't use one esp if he's showing signs of pain. Buy a Hound Glove or Grooming Stone. Those work GREAT on grabbing small short hairs. I have both and use them on the hounds. Nonnie has a very thin (and inappropriate for her breed lol) coat...she doesn't mind either of those. I use a slicker on Cleo to back brush when I want her fluffier...and to do small sections of coat at a time. Gina H. dog.community Moderator "But my dreams...they aren't as empty, as my conscience seems to be."-The Who

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• 04-25-2008 11:43 AM

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  kpwlee Joined on 06-17-2006 North Carolina Posts 3,743 Points 375

  Re: correct way to use a slicker? Reply Contact rwbeagles: I wouldn't use one esp if he's showing signs of pain.   I seriously doubt its pain this is a dog that can slam into a door way and not notice    I think it's just freaky for him. I will look into those others, I need something as the hair on top of his head is very short but super dense.  The other week I was just pulling hair out of it.  Being a fine example of a mutt he has longer hair on his spine and the top section of his neck, underneath is it sparse to say the least, it is crazy short on his legs. LOL I think its amazing - every long haired dog I know loves to be brushed.  Fortunately I don't need to do much with Bugsy.

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• 04-25-2008 12:15 PM

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  rwbeagles Joined on 09-10-2007 DFW, TX Posts 14,600 Points 2,025

  Re: correct way to use a slicker? Reply Contact You might consider a small flea comb for the top of his head...very closely spaced and small in size it could probably pull out quite a bit of coat and get into tight quarters. remember fur is a buffer...long coated dogs don't mind much because well...they start early most times and become used to it the way people with kinky hair that HAVE to comb it a certain way...cannot afford to go thru life tenderheaded lol. He might just be an ectomorph type that has nerves very close to the skin and actual points of contact being concentrated the way a slicker does...could be uncomfortable. Gina H. dog.community Moderator "But my dreams...they aren't as empty, as my conscience seems to be."-The Who

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• 04-25-2008 4:25 PM

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  FourIsCompany Joined on 07-30-2007 Posts 4,735 Points 1,135

  Re: correct way to use a slicker? Reply Contact I'm not a groomer, but I wouldn't use a slicker brush on a short haired dog and on the bony skull. Unless it's one that has the little rubber tips on the bristles. I have poked myself with the slicker and it has bled. I would be inclined to go with a dog grooming glove of some sort for the head. There are several different types, but if you google, you'll find them. I see Gina already mentioned the glove. Yeah, do that.   LSTM (Laughing Silently to Myself) Click Daily to Give Free Food and Care to Animals: http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=3

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• 04-25-2008 4:41 PM

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  kpwlee Joined on 06-17-2006 North Carolina Posts 3,743 Points 375

  Re: correct way to use a slicker? Reply Contact  I think I'll try the stone for most of him and I will have a look at the small flea comb that Gina mentioned.  I swear the hair on his head is so dense you cannot see skin no matter what you do - it is only about 1/4 inch long though.  Because his hair is so short and over about 75% of him is very thin I don't need to brush him much.  His neck and spine get brushed (with a rubber bath brush from Walmart), taint nothing to brush underneath.  He doesn't get many baths because he has no smell, doesn't roll in nasties, and doesn't 'hold' dirt.  Once dry a good shake and he's good to go. However these teeny hairs on his head sure seem to need thinning.  Thanks for the info on the slicker.

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• 04-26-2008 12:38 AM

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  jennie_c_d Joined on 09-10-2007 Southeast Georgia Posts 8,575 Points 75

  Re: correct way to use a slicker? Reply Contact Do you know anybody with a Furminator? If not, try one of the cheap knockoffs. They're all the same thing--- a modified clipper blade on a handle. I use a #40 with the cutter part pulled out, to "card" coats. That would work well, on Bugsy's short parts, if he tolerates it. I use it over Emma's entire body, including the top of her head and legs, but she LOOOOOOOOVES any form of brushing.  Mischeif N Miracles, CGC, RE (PRT, 10/13/2003) Libby's Monkey N The Middle (Chinese Crested, 1/26/2008) Teenie Weenie at the Bridge (Dachshund, ???-12/28/2007)

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