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Old 03-30-2011, 12:49 PM   #12
Yorkiedaze
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Originally Posted by viviansnickers View Post
I'm nervous to use thinning shears...how do I use them?? Also, with a slicker, does it really help with mats?? Any particularly good brand of slicker??

Appreciate all the tips!!!
Viv
I use the cat slicker because it has a lot more give to it than the dog slickers. Be sure not to rake the skin. I just put my finger under the mat and gently rake it out. The groomers use the slicker. You may want to ask a groomer to show you how it's done first.
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