Does a "blow-out" after a bath help with the shedding?
OK - I haven't posted anything on here for a very long time but I'd really appreciate any input you have. The shedding is driving my husband crazy. I think I'm becoming immune to it but I am terribly embarrassed if someone drops by unexpectedly. I'm just wondering if it would help if I would start taking Sadie and Leo once a month to a groomer for a bath and a professional blow-dry. Any thoughts? Yes, I have the furminator and it's great. I also use the Kong zoom groom when I bath them myself which is maybe 4-5 times per year. It's the blow-dry part I wonder about the most. Does it help? Does that help to loosen the undercoat after they're bathed and maybe on a monthly basis we could stay a little ahead of the fur game? I'd be willing to spend the money if it would help! Thanks for any suggestions or experiences you can tell me about. Shelby
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Permalink Reply by Kitty Kirwin on
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I give Gwenie a bath once a month. She loves the hair dryer and I brush her with it when wet. It seems to cut the fur bunny's down. I also brush Gwenie daily, wash her face and we use baby wipes on her bum when needed. I don't feel dressed if I have no fur on me. Yes she is spoiled.
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Permalink Reply by Maggi W on
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When my girls start to blow their coats I always wash them once a week and give them a good blow dry with a professional dog blower. (Doesn't get hot like a human hair dryer.) These blowers are powerful and my dogs blow coat quickly and then return to full coat amazingly fast. The blowers stimulate the new hair to grow. The dogs love it too. It is like a warm weekly air massage.
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Permalink Reply by Shelby Shirley on
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Thanks for your reply - I was wondering what made the dog blowers different from the human ones, I didn't think about the heat.
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Permalink Reply by The Geek's Wife & her Corgi Ein on
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Great question. My 16 week old hasn't started shedding bad yet, but I was curious what to do once the time came. Do corgis shed the same year round or more in the summer? I blow dry Ein just cause it's cold in our house and I don't like her being wet for so long. She bites at and bats at the hair drying the whole time, it's super cute. That's probably another reason I do it. LOL
Heather
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Permalink Reply by Sam Tsang on
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Hi Heather, the key to a healthy coat is no stress, a good diet, minimal washing / drying, weekly brushing and set your home at the right humidity (especially in winter).
Too much washing / drying will cause dry skin and itching, we are one of the crazy ones that use human hair conditioner on our dogs. NEVER use fabric softener on your dog, most commercial products are Cationic Detergents, always check science and safety.
Since you have not experience "blowing coat", you're in for a REAL treat :) fur will roll and become tumble weeds!
Get yourself a furminator :)
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Wow, that furminator looks amazing. I looked for demonstration videos on youtube, but none of them explain how the furminator works. Is it just a special comb or what? How does it get all that hair? I will definitely invest in one of those.
I wish there was something I could do about the humidity here, but we have dry, dryer, and extra dry here in Phoenix, Arizona's desert. I have a small room humidifier, but that won't do much for a 1,763 sq ft house.
Thanks so much for all the information. That's the one aspect about a corgi that I didn't realize until after I got her. My last dog, who I had to put down last spring, was a big shedder too, so I am so stranger to tumbleweed furballs. LOL
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Hi Heather, here's more info on the furminator, make sure you read the instructions before you use it, do not press down, lift the brush up at the end of each stroke. Introduce the tool like you would with the toothbrush, positive reinforcement.
Honeywell does make a humidifier for the whole house, up to 3000 sqft.
This is the silent model that I use, designed for rooms up to 1050 square feet. It works very well, I rarely use my inhaler at home (asthma).
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Wow thanks for all the great information. You've been so helpful. I think Ein's hair is just barely under 2" so that should work. She's not a fluffy, but she has a longer slick coat (mostly around the neck). I will look into getting those items. Thanks again.
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Permalink Reply by Emily Trupiano on
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The furminator is a lot like a blade, and after extensive use it does dull. However, it does last a long time. It's well worth every penny.
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Permalink Reply by debra stanger on
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Hi Shelby,
I take my corgi "Little Priness" one a month to the groomer. It does help.............But.... Corgis just shedd. She does and my first corgi did you just have to sweep and vaccum more often. Good luck.
debra stanger
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Thanks for your reply Debra - since Sadie is a little over 3 years old and Leo almost 3 I know all too well about the shedding. That, in all honesty, was one of the reasons I held off on getting a Corgi until a few years ago as I knew my husband wouldn't be as accepting of the hairy tumble weeds as I am. They are both on Wellness Core and I also add extra Salmon oil to their food. We've cranked up the humidifier this weekend too. (never even thought of that helping until Sam mentioned it here) I'll admit I don't brush as often as I should. I was really hoping to get some opinions like yours from people who do go to the groomer once a month or so and wondered if they see a difference in the amount of shedding - I know it won't stop completely. Thanks again, Shelby
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Permalink Reply by Bev Levy on
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Shelby, My daughter has huskys and says the professional grooming with a blow dry comb out cuts back on the shedding dramatically. I have not taken mine in but feel that regular furmination and more relaxed cleaning standards work for me. My husband has given up trying to live minus hairballs ever since I suggested he vacuum!
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