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tr_farmer · 04-29-2008, 04:52 PM

I asked my vet this question while there for our first visit with Daisy our almost 9 week old yorkie. She told me not to ever use any kind of flea shampoo on her. For one she is on preventative meds (Revolution) for fleas and ticks and for another it does dry their skin out and gives them irritation. She told me to use any of the shampoos or baby washes from Johnson and Johnson. I used my 2 year olds Shea and Cocoa Butter and she smelled great and her coat was soft, plus I didn't notice any dry skin either.

sheilajom · 04-29-2008, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bettyeanne

I'll never forget the first flea that our Toto got! We had driven home for a visit and planned to leave around 6 AM to drive back. About 4 AM Patrick found a flea on her!! I was mortified! I keep our Dr. Lucy on speed dial and fought the urge to hit her "Home" number!

At 8 AM I called her and asked what kind of flea shampoo to use. She said "don't you dare put any of that stuff on her ... ever!" I explained that we were traveling and she said for us to just remain calm and when we stopped for the night to simply bathe her in her regular shampoo [Coat Handlers] and pick the nasty things off one by one and kill them! We did and only found about 3-4 on her. I always trust Dr. Lucy because Yorkies are her specialty and is the only vet that I truly trust! She also recommended that I do Toto's grooming myself ... especially the bathing. She may look a little ragged, but I have peace of mind knowing what she is bathed in and who she is exposed to. Good luck!

[BTW ... Pat, I would trust you to groom Toto!

]

I live in Alabama too! What part do you live in?

sheilajom · 04-29-2008, 05:14 PM

I'm so excited that I found this place to learn new things about my yorkie! I was so uninformed when I bought my baby! I am finding this site so useful. I don't know what any kind of brush is, I just went to the pet store and showed them my baby and said what should I brush him with. I think I have a slicker brush but I'm not sure? Should I get a different one and if so, what does it look like? Also, my baby is only 11 wks old, how often should I bathe him and with what?

SueNCricket 2 · 04-29-2008, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by hotpod

thank you so much for clearing that up for me! about the slikcker brush and pin brush thing. i need a good pin brush. ill have to look at your dvd again to see which one you suggested. now on the show they were getting out tangles. but what can you use to get tangles out, other than the mat rake? pin brush? or the slicker brush?

I use and prefer the Chris Christinsen pin brushes. For mats I do use a slicker, but I hold the fur close to the body and put my fingers between the body and the fur. Then I brush out the matts over my own fingers, not on the dogs skin. Matt rakes often have razor blades, so I do not recommend pet owners using them, they are very dangerous (deadly!) if not used properly.
Use a spray on de-tangler, massage it into the matt, and comb out with the rotating tooth comb I show you in the video, or brush out, depending on the severity of the matt.
Sue & Cricket

bettyeanne · 04-30-2008, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by sheilajom

I live in Alabama too! What part do you live in?

Hi!
We have a home in Anniston but are living in Grand Junction, CO [our work keeps us on the go!

] We get home a few times a year. Where are you?

sheilajom · 04-30-2008, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bettyeanne

Hi!
We have a home in Anniston but are living in Grand Junction, CO [our work keeps us on the go!

] We get home a few times a year. Where are you?

I live in Fultondale, AL near Birmingham. I used to live in Jacksonville, AL when I went to JSU for college.

edwardsupandy · 04-30-2008, 01:24 PM

I do agree that flea shampoo dries out the skin and it's not recommended to use it on regular basis. It's a very agressive shampoo. I'm a groomer myself. I don't use slicker coz you'll break the coat. If you ever go to dog show, nobody ever uses slicker to their yorkshire. They only use pin brush (with no point at the end)

Many groomers know nothing when it comes to Yorkshire standard and how to keep those coat show. They usually advice you to shave the hair. I'm myself is a big fun of show coat hair. I attend to many dog shows to get some useful information. I bet that this groomer knows nothing about how to grow a dog show coat. You'll never achieve perfect show coat if you use slicker. This is a very bad idea

onless if you want to break the hair

I post pics of Kenzo. You can see his pics in order to have some idea of him

sheilajom · 04-30-2008, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by edwardsupandy

I do agree that flea shampoo dries out the skin and it's not recommended to use it on regular basis. It's a very agressive shampoo. I'm a groomer myself. I don't use slicker coz you'll break the coat. If you ever go to dog show, nobody ever uses slicker to their yorkshire. They only use pin brush (with no point at the end)

Many groomers know nothing when it comes to Yorkshire standard and how to keep those coat show. They usually advice you to shave the hair. I'm myself is a big fun of show coat hair. I attend to many dog shows to get some useful information. I bet that this groomer knows nothing about how to grow a dog show coat. You'll never achieve perfect show coat if you use slicker. This is a very bad idea

onless if you want to break the hair

I post pics of Kenzo. You can see his pics in order to have some idea of him

Do you have a picture of a pin brush? I'm new to this "grooming" thing and I don't want to do it wrong.

MyFairLacy · 04-30-2008, 02:46 PM

I would never use a slicker brush on my yorkies..never never. Slicker brushes are supposed to be for short-haired dogs. Definitely not to be used on a single-coated dog. I would use a pin brush and a stainless steel comb.

edwardsupandy · 05-01-2008, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sheilajom

Do you have a picture of a pin brush? I'm new to this "grooming" thing and I don't want to do it wrong.

Please check this site out:

HUB International (Mr & Mrs G Urquhart) Pin Brush

You see some examples of pin brush. You can use comb also for checking if there are some matts. The comb can be useful for combing his face or feet area.

sheilajom · 05-01-2008, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by edwardsupandy

Please check this site out:

HUB International (Mr & Mrs G Urquhart) Pin Brush

You see some examples of pin brush. You can use comb also for checking if there are some matts. The comb can be useful for combing his face or feet area.

Ok I get it, it looks like my hair brush that I use on me! lol

edwardsupandy · 05-02-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by sheilajom

Ok I get it, it looks like my hair brush that I use on me! lol

Btw pls check out these! You'll see the pin brush I use to brush Kenzo

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pic...pictureid=7273
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pic...pictureid=7269
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pic...pictureid=7440
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pic...pictureid=7437
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pic...pictureid=7434
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pic...pictureid=7436
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pic...pictureid=7433
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pic...pictureid=7275

sheilajom · 05-02-2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by edwardsupandy

Btw pls check out these! You'll see the pin brush I use to brush Kenzo

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pic...pictureid=7273
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pic...pictureid=7269
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pic...pictureid=7440
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pic...pictureid=7437
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pic...pictureid=7434
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pic...pictureid=7436
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pic...pictureid=7433
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pic...pictureid=7275

I can't wait til my baby gets long hair like that!

04-30-2008, 01:24 PM	#22
edwardsupandy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brussels, Belgium Posts: 129	My opinion I do agree that flea shampoo dries out the skin and it's not recommended to use it on regular basis. It's a very agressive shampoo. I'm a groomer myself. I don't use slicker coz you'll break the coat. If you ever go to dog show, nobody ever uses slicker to their yorkshire. They only use pin brush (with no point at the end) Many groomers know nothing when it comes to Yorkshire standard and how to keep those coat show. They usually advice you to shave the hair. I'm myself is a big fun of show coat hair. I attend to many dog shows to get some useful information. I bet that this groomer knows nothing about how to grow a dog show coat. You'll never achieve perfect show coat if you use slicker. This is a very bad idea onless if you want to break the hair I post pics of Kenzo. You can see his pics in order to have some idea of him

04-30-2008, 02:46 PM	#24
MyFairLacy Donating YT 8000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 9,491	I would never use a slicker brush on my yorkies..never never. Slicker brushes are supposed to be for short-haired dogs. Definitely not to be used on a single-coated dog. I would use a pin brush and a stainless steel comb. __________________ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

04-29-2008, 04:52 PM	#16
tr_farmer Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 33 Blog Entries: 2	I asked my vet this question while there for our first visit with Daisy our almost 9 week old yorkie. She told me not to ever use any kind of flea shampoo on her. For one she is on preventative meds (Revolution) for fleas and ticks and for another it does dry their skin out and gives them irritation. She told me to use any of the shampoos or baby washes from Johnson and Johnson. I used my 2 year olds Shea and Cocoa Butter and she smelled great and her coat was soft, plus I didn't notice any dry skin either.

04-29-2008, 05:14 PM	#18
sheilajom YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 462 Blog Entries: 1	I'm so excited that I found this place to learn new things about my yorkie! I was so uninformed when I bought my baby! I am finding this site so useful. I don't know what any kind of brush is, I just went to the pet store and showed them my baby and said what should I brush him with. I think I have a slicker brush but I'm not sure? Should I get a different one and if so, what does it look like? Also, my baby is only 11 wks old, how often should I bathe him and with what?