Angelboddy Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 I have a black lab. And she is always sheding hair.I have to groom her everyday so we don't get so much hair on the carpet or couch. Right now i use a rubber "Zoom Groom". The groomer at petsmart said it's the best thing to use. But it does not seem to get the kind of job done that we need. Does anyone have any good suggestions on what to use on my black labs coat? [img]http://thumbs.webshots.com/sym/na3/9/89/90/74698990wqIEhD_th.jpg[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheltielover Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 I use a slicker brush on Licky and it seems to work ok. It has cut back on the hair laying everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelboddy Posted June 6, 2003 Author Share Posted June 6, 2003 Where can i find a slicker brush, and what do they look like? [img]http://thumbs.webshots.com/sym/na3/9/89/90/74698990wqIEhD_th.jpg[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellieangel Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 I use the zoom groom too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheltielover Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 You can find the slicker brush at just about any pet store or even grocery store. They have a long handle and the brush part is rectangular. Here is a pic: [img]http://www.petsmart.com/images/product/large/inP017930.jpg[/img] They work great on my sheltie, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary's Mama Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 There is also a product called a shedding blade, they work great for short haired breeds. A slicker brush wont do much for short hair. This works by helping remove the loose undercoat the dogs typically shed in the spring. My advice, do it outside!! [img]http://www.petmeister.com/usrimage/0w6101293.jpg[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheltielover Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 I totally forgot about that brush! The slicker works pretty good on Licky and she has short hair. I'll check out the shedding blade, also. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelboddy Posted June 6, 2003 Author Share Posted June 6, 2003 Thank you all for your help. I need to get her some more shampoo to, so when i go i will check those brushes out. [img]http://thumbs.webshots.com/sym/na3/9/89/90/74698990wqIEhD_th.jpg[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooeydog Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 Labs are a shedding breed, and in unspayed females, they will blow their coats several times a year, leaving your house full of fur (altered dogs still blow their coats, but not usually as bad as unaltered dogs). I used both the shedding blade and slicker brush on the lab x I used to walk. I'd go over her when she was dry with the shedding blade, then wet her down, and shampoo her. After that, I'd start brushing, while holding the hose/shower head just up her body from where I was brushing, to help push the fur out (if you don't have the water on it, the brush can pull their hair, which will make them not like being bathed/brushed). Brush in quick strokes, flinging the hair out at the end of each stroke. Start at the top of the neck, and work your way back and down, going with the grain of the hair. Afterwards, when she's dry, you should be able to see any leftover undercoat (usually in dark colored dogs, it shows up as tufts of lighter fur under the dark fur), and can pull it out by hand if you want. It also wouldn't hurt to have her professionally groomed, as they have more powerful dryers, which will blow out a lot of undercoat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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