Zymurdoo 0 #26 November 8, 2011 All leather furniture helps with our constantly shedding Black Lab.Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings! CWR #23 (It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
regulator 0 #27 November 8, 2011 I am a dachshund lover and one of the reasons I like them (their temperment being the number one reason) is that they are shorthaired and dont shed that much. Sure they get cold easy but thats nothing a good sweater cant cure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #28 November 8, 2011 bwhaaaaaa ... that's so wrong .... cute but wrong (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #29 November 8, 2011 Quote I was just so nervous to start her out with an effective brush, since they're rather sharp looking. So long as you're not pressing with all of your strength she'll be fine. Chances are she'll even enjoy it. It's the ultimate back scratcher. Kinda like when someone with really long nails scratches your back or head...feels great right? Same thing for dogs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 723 #30 November 8, 2011 I want one just for entertainment value. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #31 November 8, 2011 Quote Taxidermy - dead dogs shed less Ok when do you want stuffed old boy use a Dyson round the house works a treat Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #32 November 8, 2011 Dyson Animal. And a leather couch and lots of lint rollers. I keep one by the door and roll over my clothes before I leave the house, as my critters seem to think that no outfit is complete without pet fur. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #33 November 8, 2011 Quote I want one just for entertainment value. I have the cheap version of a Roomba, the Robomop. It actually does work, and the cats seem to like chasing it. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amstalder 0 #34 November 9, 2011 Quote I am a dachshund lover and one of the reasons I like them (their temperment being the number one reason) is that they are shorthaired and dont shed that much. Sure they get cold easy but thats nothing a good sweater cant cure. Is she full size?? or a puppy? We watched our friends dachshund last month (he was a bratwurst... 25+ lbs), and he shed a lot! I want to get Maggie a small friend when we move stateside. thanks everyone for your tips. I think I'll order a furminator soon. Can't do anything about the couches right now, since they don't belong to us, but we'll probably buy leather. We have a Dyson, might look into the roomba. We'll probably look into the grain-free diet and see where that leads (she's a finicky eater, so maybe that will help her there, too). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 38 #35 November 9, 2011 We have a few cats (both light and dark haired). Leather furniture and hardwood floors are worth their weight in gold. A minimum of rugs (one in the living room and one in the MB) also helps. A Roomba looks like a good investment if they actually work as advertised.lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 38 #37 November 9, 2011 Quote Here you go That's just plain wrong. Every one of those poor creatures looked ashamed. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #38 November 9, 2011 I just brush my teeth when I'm done... "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d100965 0 #39 November 9, 2011 Why are people spending hours vacuum-ing their homes when you can go to the source direct and just vacuum your pet.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM-JN4gM0BM I've recently upgraded the Dyson Animal to a Vax which is more powerful and the cat just loves it more... http://www.vax.co.uk/shop/product/cylinder-vacuum-cleaners/power-bagless-cylinder/Power-7-Pet-Cylinder-C89-P7N-P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhoenixPhive 0 #40 November 10, 2011 yeah, the trick is, stop seeing the pet hair: you now have a visual that you can obsess over (pet hair) that your concious is using to block what your subcocious wants you to see (unconfronted experiential knowledge) cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lost_n_confuzd 0 #41 November 10, 2011 Here's a pic of Corky....she does not shed as much as most dogs with the same hair length, but I still wipe down the couch and vacuum every 3 days anyways. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amstalder 0 #42 November 10, 2011 QuoteHere's a pic of Corky....she does not shed as much as most dogs with the same hair length, but I still wipe down the couch and vacuum every 3 days anyways. She's cute. What kind of dog is she? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 137 #43 November 10, 2011 Quote Pet owners: How do you deal with the hair??? the only valid method : I SIUCC because the dog and the cat are worth it scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lost_n_confuzd 0 #44 November 10, 2011 QuoteQuoteHere's a pic of Corky....she does not shed as much as most dogs with the same hair length, but I still wipe down the couch and vacuum every 3 days anyways. She's cute. What kind of dog is she? Corky's a Porgi. A a Pomeranian/Corgi mix. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 1 #45 November 10, 2011 Quote Quote I can't win, or there some sort of trick to this? Shave your dog. Guards 1-3 should do the trick My cousin did that to her 2 shaggy, long-haired cats. The hair was everywhere, and I mean everywhere. So she got her cats clip-shaved. The cats looked like idiots, but it did the trick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rosebud 0 #46 November 11, 2011 While I agree with frequent brushing and proper nutrition, why would you take advice from a random website on your pets nutritional needs? Websites like this one give people enough info to get them into trouble and not enough info to get out of it. You really want good nutrition advice? Contact a vet school. Not some unknown, unnamed website where they don't even say who they are and what their qualifications are to be giving advice on canine and feline nutrition. To the original poster, as others have said, the Furminator is great for longer hair. I have a boxer and that little short hair gets everywhere! If your pup has a short coat, I suggest getting a curry comb from a tack store. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFWAJG 4 #47 November 11, 2011 You don't realize really how much hair until you move. Wait to you see what is under your couch and behind objects you never move! I have a Rainbow vacuum cleaner that has a dog hair attachment. You can always vacuum the dog. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #48 November 12, 2011 QuoteYou really want good nutrition advice? Contact a vet school. Not some unknown, unnamed website where they don't even say who they are and what their qualifications are to be giving advice on canine and feline nutrition. Well as a vet tech, I suggest talking to your vet about good nutrition advise. Calling the school is just going to piss off the secretary that answers the phone. Do you know how many calls a vet school gets in a day looking for free advise? There are lots of good nutrition foods out on the market now. One that I use is www.phdproducts.comMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rosebud 0 #49 November 12, 2011 UC Davis, Colorado, A&M, Oregen and Washington all have feeding kitchens that field calls from vets and owners. That is what they are set up to do. I am not as familiar with the schools on the East coast. I should have been more clear not to call the general number but hunt down the feeding kitchen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #50 November 13, 2011 3 dogs and 2 Roombas (pet model). The Roombas work great, you'll be surprised how much they actually pick up besides the pet hair. Expect to have to clean it after each use when you first get it as it will be full of stuff until it has cleaned the whole house several times. After awhile, if you run it every day, the dust bin won't be as full and there will be less hair/debris in it. I have almost all tile with a few throw rugs in the house and they do a decent job on the rugs although you may have to pick up a few hairs near the edges now and then that the roomba misses. Expect to have to do a bit more than just empty the dust bin and clean the brushes off after about the first 2 months of steady use as you will probably get error code 2 even when the brushes are clean. This requires a phillips screw driver and basic mechanical skills to remove a handful of screws to get at the innards that house the gears that turn the brushes. It takes about 5 minutes to take apart and depending on how dirty your machine is, anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes cleaning off the gears, pulling dust bunnies and goop out of crevasses,etc. Re insert all the screws and it's good to go. Also, don't even bother using the dust bin that comes attached to the Roomba out of the box. Just switch over to the high volume one that comes as an accessory in the box as it holds more and is easier to clean out."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
