joster71 Posted November 19 Report Share Posted November 19 We found out shortly after we got our Husky/German Shepherd mix that my husband is allergic to dogs. I also have lung issues and have been needing breathing treatments more than usual. Is there anything we can do to help alleviate the hair? I have bought the Furminator shampoo, a professional hair dryer & I just ordered the Furminator deshedding tool. I just didn't know how often to do that stuff? Any other tips or advice would be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted November 19 Report Share Posted November 19 That is a bummer…the furminator deshedding tool I would either cancel the order or return it unopened…they strip the fur, instead I would get an under coat rake. The hair dryer if it can be used cold as well will help with deshedding as well..just use it outside and blow the coat… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpup Posted November 19 Report Share Posted November 19 I second that, - do not let the furminator de-shedding tool anywhere near your dog. An undercoat rake plus the doggie hairdryer (blaster) are your best friends. Twice daily grooming outside whilst in moult is a must I find that giving them a bath at this time greatly cuts down the time of the moult and assists with shedding. It can take a month for my short-haired boy to get rid of his excess, but my long haired boy can take 2 months and wont start properly until he has a bath. It obviously makes the hair far silkier and easier to brush out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joster71 Posted November 19 Author Report Share Posted November 19 Is there a name brand under coat rake you prefer? Also, this is the dryer I ordered . Thank you both for your advice, I really appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted November 19 Report Share Posted November 19 That is a good blaster can heat and cool as well….any undercoat rake will do really… the brand I have does not get sold in the US… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpup Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 A slicker is also an invaluable tool - it will not only help with tangles in a longer coat - but also grabs MUCH more hair than an ordinary rake - but I do use both on both types of coats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joster71 Posted November 21 Author Report Share Posted November 21 wolfpup what name brand do you use of the slicker? Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpup Posted November 22 Report Share Posted November 22 I got mine off Amazon - I have one for long hair and one for short hair (just different length prongs) - although I use the one for long hair on both dogs - it really depends on which dog I start grooming first. You don't need a fancy overly expensive one - if your dog is short haired and you get a slicker with long prongs, just dont press hard into the skin is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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