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goldcupmom · 12-08-2004, 12:25 PM

Ok all you experts.... I NEED HELP!!!!!

1. How do you keep cotton in their ears when you bathe in order to keep water out? I've tried everything I can think of short of duck tape and it just doesn't stay in.

2. What is the ear powder - does that help keep ears dry or is it just for friction when you pull out the hair? What brand/type is best. I don't want her to have another ear problem.

3. TANGLES!!!! Despite trying to comb 10 - 30 min a day Mia's tummy is a mess of teeny dreadlocks. Should I snip them and start over? seems to be her puppy fur. Same on the back portion of her back, haunches and legs - especially the back legs. Her head, chest front legs and the front 2/3 of her back (seems to be where she is changing color) is becoming silky and easy to maintain. Is this normal? Her back 1/3 is now almost like a different kind of fur than her front 2/3.

I just spent almost 2 hours bathing, drying, combing and tried every treat I could think of. She still wanted to tear me apart. I know the tangles hurt and she is quite the drama queen, but I don't want her to develop a fear/hatred of being combed or she'll have to be the Kojak (oops, did I just date myself??) of Yorkie Land. She also HATES the hair dryer even though I use a diffuser dryer and keep it far away.

4. Teeth - I haven't ventured into tooth brushing yet. What kind/brand of brush/paste do you use?

5. It seems the minute I get her combed, she looks like a ragamuffin again. Not that it isn't cute, but..... Any suggestions????

6. Toenails don't seem to be a problem - clipped those w/o a wriggle. She does seem to have 2 'dew' claws, though. Should they be removed?

7. Color - Does their hair change color, or does it just grow in the new color and you eventually trim the old color off?

Thanks for ALL your help! Not sure what I'd do if I hadn't found you! I'm sure I'll have more questions!

TIA

Julie

12-08-2004, 12:25 PM	#1
goldcupmom YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 373	MAJOR grooming help needed!!! MANY questions! Ok all you experts.... I NEED HELP!!!!! 1. How do you keep cotton in their ears when you bathe in order to keep water out? I've tried everything I can think of short of duck tape and it just doesn't stay in. 2. What is the ear powder - does that help keep ears dry or is it just for friction when you pull out the hair? What brand/type is best. I don't want her to have another ear problem. 3. TANGLES!!!! Despite trying to comb 10 - 30 min a day Mia's tummy is a mess of teeny dreadlocks. Should I snip them and start over? seems to be her puppy fur. Same on the back portion of her back, haunches and legs - especially the back legs. Her head, chest front legs and the front 2/3 of her back (seems to be where she is changing color) is becoming silky and easy to maintain. Is this normal? Her back 1/3 is now almost like a different kind of fur than her front 2/3. I just spent almost 2 hours bathing, drying, combing and tried every treat I could think of. She still wanted to tear me apart. I know the tangles hurt and she is quite the drama queen, but I don't want her to develop a fear/hatred of being combed or she'll have to be the Kojak (oops, did I just date myself??) of Yorkie Land. She also HATES the hair dryer even though I use a diffuser dryer and keep it far away. 4. Teeth - I haven't ventured into tooth brushing yet. What kind/brand of brush/paste do you use? 5. It seems the minute I get her combed, she looks like a ragamuffin again. Not that it isn't cute, but..... Any suggestions???? 6. Toenails don't seem to be a problem - clipped those w/o a wriggle. She does seem to have 2 'dew' claws, though. Should they be removed? 7. Color - Does their hair change color, or does it just grow in the new color and you eventually trim the old color off? Thanks for ALL your help! Not sure what I'd do if I hadn't found you! I'm sure I'll have more questions! TIA Julie