Franceen. If you can get hold of the Squirt Spray & Shine, I find that helps more than anything. I spray it on the coat before brushing, a bit extra on the tangled bits. It lubricates so the brush glides through more easily. If you can't get that, dipping the tips of the bristles in a little light oil, jojoba ( Body Shop) is best, or almond oil, is very similar.
I don't use a pet brush. For first brush through of tangled coats I use a Kent pure bristle, a small one that's easy to manage round their little fiddly bits, got mine in Boots. Once the tangles are out I use an old silver backed pure bristle brush that I bought cheaply from an antique fair. I was recommended to use one of those by some friends who show Yorkies, they're softer than modern brushes & polish the coat to a lovely shine. You can get them really cheap at fairs. Most antique hunters want ones with the silver looking perfect, so ones that look a bit bashed in the silver department are dirt cheap but work just as well. I've picked up about half a dozen for my dogs & only paid about £10 for each. |