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abbey lee · 05-06-2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

Lacy and Rylie get them too...Rylie has a thick cottony coat that is like a magnet for everything. I don't think the stickers are hard to get out of their hair at all though. It just takes me a couple minutes of pulling them out or combing them out to get them. I can't imagine them actually getting matted in unless the dog was already matted or they were left there for a long while.

Abbey's hair is very fine but they still get stuck deep in there. I usually check her for burrs as soon as we get inside but they are still hard to get out. Some of them bunch together and create knots in the hair. And Abbey is very picky and does not even like to be brushed so she makes it even harder by biting at me while I am removing them. They are even WORSE when they are in sensitive areas like her armpit where they get tangled up.

sammiz · 05-06-2008, 09:08 PM

I hate burrs. There are sooo many different kinds of them. In Florida and Georgia, we called them sand spurs because they flourish in sandy areas. One time we were skipping school at the beach in GA and saw a car coming on the beach. No cars allowed so we knew it was a patrol car. We skedaddled and dove into the first area available that looked like it would give us cover. HA! It was full of sand spurs. We picked those little tiny pieces out of ourselves for weeks. MAN! Do they hurt! I guess we got what we deserved.

Here in CA where I am now, the burrs are worse. They call them Goatheads because they have two big spurs on them that make them look like a goat head. When you step on one....it is not an ouch event. It is a scream-a-lot and hop-a-lot and event.

Sassy isn't allowed to go to places that have things like that. I am terrified of the foxtails. Their seed is a burr that has a coil on it that will burrow like a corkscrew, even into their ears.

yorksters mom · 05-07-2008, 09:07 AM

I usually put a tshirt over Maggie to cover her long hair and pull it up with a rubber band to fit snuggly over her tummy..... I try to keep her on the beach or walkway....I do not let her go exploring during this season.......Max has shorter hair but gets them in his fringe (schnauzer cut)

If you carefully snip just around the burr....you will cause less pain and spare some hair.

Yorksters mom

Rae Rae · 05-07-2008, 09:14 AM

Hi Abbey dis is Rocky! I'm sawrry the burrs got a hold of you. I know how bad dey are! I hope the solutions given by YT members help you! burrs are no fun! Dey got a hold of me one time and Mommy tawt it was the end of the world! I did too cuz dey hewrt weally bad

*Kisses,
Rocky

BGraham · 05-24-2008, 09:46 AM

Does anyone have any recommendations on groomers in the Houston/Pearland area?

Gizmo's Mom · 05-24-2008, 11:13 AM

i would like to see a picture close up of these offenders while they are still on the plant. They are in my yard too. Just don't know what I'm looking for.

red98vett · 05-24-2008, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Gizmo's Mom

i would like to see a picture close up of these offenders while they are still on the plant. They are in my yard too. Just don't know what I'm looking for.

man when I was in my house I could have taken a pic for you - they grow on a very innocent little plant but you can't even see the burs - I got to know what it looked like and always pulled them up when I saw them -

we have them at my apartment ...my girls were getting alot of them each walk so I started changing WHERE we walked and come to find out ..my favorite place was the culprit

so we never walk on that grass anymore even though it's so close to my apartment.

ps - those who FIND Burrs can always try COWBOY MAGIC to get them out - it coats the hair and is greasy but works

red98vett · 05-24-2008, 11:23 AM

AHA I found a pic for you - CLICK THIS - it loads a bit slow but worth looking at - Burr medic

this is what WE had in our yard and here in houston...(see how you can't SEE the burrs ?) It kinda looks like Clover -

the first pic is alot of plants or one really BIG one - they grow over the ground I think - I used to have little ones and those suckas were JACKED OUT OF THE GRASS BY ME everytime I saw one -

search the net and you can find more pics -

Judy in Waco · 05-25-2008, 08:37 AM

OMGosh! That cute little clover with yellow flowers!!!!

That's IT!!

CeCe1 · 05-23-2014, 10:31 AM

Hi everyone, I am new to this site. I have an 8 yr old male Yorkie named Gizmo. Here is my latest burr story. Yesterday my Mom had him for the afternoon and she brought him home and it was 9 pm, past his bedtime, lol. He went immediately to his bed and went to sleep. Anyway, this morning I saw a big burr stuck in the fur on his right leg. I immediately googled what to do, and it said put any kind of non-toxic oil on it. I have a bottle of vitamin E oil. I put quite a bit of oil on it and kept gently working and pulling and it finally came out! It took me over a half hour, but did not have to use scissors.

valeriejsmyth · 05-25-2014, 05:10 PM

Fine toothed comb and a little grooming spray usually works for me.

shellig604 · 09-19-2016, 01:56 AM

We battle these flat brown ones also. They have 2 small points on one end. If these are the one's you are talking about, I was wondering if you know what plant they come from?

Jason & I thank you for all your help 😊

Jkpal · 09-19-2016, 10:19 AM

The roundish ones with sharp, painful thorns are horrible! We call them 'goats heads' and though careful, seems like once-a-week or so, Piper gets one in one of her feet (but just barely and easily removed). You've gotta be careful when removing, cuz you'll get a sharp pain, too! Hate those little suckers!

05-07-2008, 09:07 AM	#33
yorksters mom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 11	dang sand burrs!!!! I usually put a tshirt over Maggie to cover her long hair and pull it up with a rubber band to fit snuggly over her tummy..... I try to keep her on the beach or walkway....I do not let her go exploring during this season.......Max has shorter hair but gets them in his fringe (schnauzer cut) If you carefully snip just around the burr....you will cause less pain and spare some hair. Yorksters mom

05-07-2008, 09:14 AM	#34
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,823	Hi Abbey dis is Rocky! I'm sawrry the burrs got a hold of you. I know how bad dey are! I hope the solutions given by YT members help you! burrs are no fun! Dey got a hold of me one time and Mommy tawt it was the end of the world! I did too cuz dey hewrt weally bad *Kisses, Rocky __________________ Owned by Rocky and Bella

05-24-2008, 09:46 AM	#35
BGraham YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston metro Posts: 1	Groomers Does anyone have any recommendations on groomers in the Houston/Pearland area?

05-24-2008, 11:23 AM	#38
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	AHA I found a pic for you - CLICK THIS - it loads a bit slow but worth looking at - Burr medic this is what WE had in our yard and here in houston...(see how you can't SEE the burrs ?) It kinda looks like Clover - the first pic is alot of plants or one really BIG one - they grow over the ground I think - I used to have little ones and those suckas were JACKED OUT OF THE GRASS BY ME everytime I saw one - search the net and you can find more pics - __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE! Last edited by red98vett; 05-24-2008 at 11:24 AM.

05-25-2008, 08:37 AM	#39
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	OMGosh! That cute little clover with yellow flowers!!!! That's IT!! __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

05-06-2008, 09:08 PM	#32
sammiz No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: PORTERVILLE, CA Posts: 1,574	I hate burrs. There are sooo many different kinds of them. In Florida and Georgia, we called them sand spurs because they flourish in sandy areas. One time we were skipping school at the beach in GA and saw a car coming on the beach. No cars allowed so we knew it was a patrol car. We skedaddled and dove into the first area available that looked like it would give us cover. HA! It was full of sand spurs. We picked those little tiny pieces out of ourselves for weeks. MAN! Do they hurt! I guess we got what we deserved. Here in CA where I am now, the burrs are worse. They call them Goatheads because they have two big spurs on them that make them look like a goat head. When you step on one....it is not an ouch event. It is a scream-a-lot and hop-a-lot and event. Sassy isn't allowed to go to places that have things like that. I am terrified of the foxtails. Their seed is a burr that has a coil on it that will burrow like a corkscrew, even into their ears.

05-24-2008, 11:13 AM	#36
Gizmo's Mom No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,490 Blog Entries: 7	i would like to see a picture close up of these offenders while they are still on the plant. They are in my yard too. Just don't know what I'm looking for.

05-23-2014, 10:31 AM	#40
CeCe1 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2014 Location: Searsport ME Posts: 1	Burrs Hi everyone, I am new to this site. I have an 8 yr old male Yorkie named Gizmo. Here is my latest burr story. Yesterday my Mom had him for the afternoon and she brought him home and it was 9 pm, past his bedtime, lol. He went immediately to his bed and went to sleep. Anyway, this morning I saw a big burr stuck in the fur on his right leg. I immediately googled what to do, and it said put any kind of non-toxic oil on it. I have a bottle of vitamin E oil. I put quite a bit of oil on it and kept gently working and pulling and it finally came out! It took me over a half hour, but did not have to use scissors.

05-25-2014, 05:10 PM	#41
valeriejsmyth YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South FL Posts: 428 Blog Entries: 1	Fine toothed comb and a little grooming spray usually works for me.

09-19-2016, 01:56 AM	#42
shellig604 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Otho, IA Webster Posts: 1	We battle these flat brown ones also. They have 2 small points on one end. If these are the one's you are talking about, I was wondering if you know what plant they come from? Jason & I thank you for all your help 😊

09-19-2016, 10:19 AM	#43
Jkpal YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lake Geneva, WI Posts: 2,777	The roundish ones with sharp, painful thorns are horrible! We call them 'goats heads' and though careful, seems like once-a-week or so, Piper gets one in one of her feet (but just barely and easily removed). You've gotta be careful when removing, cuz you'll get a sharp pain, too! Hate those little suckers!