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Foot Pad Hair I did a search and couldn't find anything, so sorry if this has already been discussed... Maddie is a little over 10 weeks and has long hair in between her foot pads and over the top of her feet. You can't even see her foot pads when just looking, you have to move the hair. Should I cut this? If so, is it best to use a little electric razor or scissors? Any advice would be helpful! Thanks! |
I use clippers on thier feet. I keep the hair clear of the pads because it can collect alot of junk and yucks and could cause an infection in between the pads. Also I clip around the nails so that its easier to clip the nails without pushing fur aside. |
Clipping not only prevents them collecting dirt, etc. But, it prevents them from sliding and injuring theirselves Use a personal trimmer, the hair on top of the paw should be trimmed in a rounded fashion. Paw should be set flat on a flat surface as you cut around the paw. |
:thumbup:Yep me too!:animal-pa |
It can also be quite painful to walk if the hair between the pads is growing father out than the pad itself. When they walk it pulls causing pain to them. Like someone pulling your hair. You can use a moustache trimmer between the pads and sorta dig out the hair between the pads. It won't hurt them. It's important to keep the underfoot clean and free of long hair. Also like Madelin stated put the food down and with scissors cut around the foot to the back of it on each side. Keep the hair trimed just above the toenails or even with as long as it is not touching the ground. Hope this helps you, |
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And I don't mean to contridicte you, but you never dig out the hair between the pads....you comb and trim the hair level with the pads. |
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Thank you for that info. I have read differently and have been doing so for three years. I will certainly keep it in mind. |
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1 Attachment(s) It looks like we have different opinions on hair between the pads. The vet that did they open heart surgery on our Rusty 10 years ago was a teacher at the UC Davis Veterinarian College and he said trimming hair between the pads of dogs was fine. Ours sleep with us so it is easier to keep the feet clean. I would guess there are lots of opinions on the subject so it is really a matter of choice. I've done it for 10 plus years. I also think it looks cuter. |
Since Mardelin recommended it in other threads, I finally bought the Wahl Peanut (on Amazon). I'd never used a clipper before, so I was totally intimidated. Well, trust me...it's so easy, it's actually a pleasure to use. :) I use it for Zoey's ear tips, pads and sanitary trimming. I can't believe I was ever such a total wimp. :rolleyes: Grooming is a pleasure and a real bonding experience, IMO. |
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I"ve always wondered how to do this...thanks for the info. |
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I love the Wahl Peanut too! (Mardelin should be getting a profit percentage for all the referrals! :D). I find one of the nicest things about it is the safety. You can put it right against your own hand to show it will not cut the skin. That really makes it nice for trimming the ears. I can lay the ear across my hand and take the trimmer right down to my hand, cutting just the hair with no worries about cutting the ear itself. It is nice for the sanitary cut too. I also use it for the foot pads. I don't normally go up in between the pads, but if there is a clump, I might take some of it out. Mostly I just cut the hair even with the pads so there is nothing to make them slip, slide around. I keep Ben in a long cut, and the Wahl Peanut provides all I need between groomings. It helps me to stretch a grooming to every 8-12 weeks instead of 4-6. Saves a bundle! Now that I have said that, his poor ears are looking mightly straggly right now! I will have to get that Peanut out tomorrow! |
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There is a lot of personal preference in what blade to use where. The YTCA recommends the #40 for ears and the #10 for feet, sanitary. Andis recommends: "Smooth faces, feet, the pads of the feet, groin and tummy areas and anal areas can usually be clipped very close with a #10, #15, or lightly with a #30 or #40 blade to clean them of hair. " Lots of leeway there. Geib recommends the #40 for most of the trimming I do: "Brand: Ed Geib ButtercutSize: #40Length: 1/100" (.25 mm)Perfect for:Show Grooming feet, face and base of tail on Poodles.Show grooming face, ear leathers and tail on Bedlington Terriers.Ear tips of Westies, Cairns and YorkiesEars and muzzles of sporting breeds Clipping pads of feet on all coated breeds." For sharpness....well I guess it depends on the quality of the blade and how long since it was last sharpened or how badly matted the dog last clipped might have been.....;) BTW the Wahl Peanut from what I could see uses a #30 blade. At least that is what is sold as a replacement blade for it. |
Wahl Peanut Wish we had more than 5 minutes to edit our posts! :D I am slow. Anyway.... here is more info on the Wahl Peanut Trimmer. It comes with the one blade of course, but also comes with 4 cutting guides (1/8" to 1/2"). Wahl "peanut" clipper/trimmer weighs less than 4 oz. and is less than 4" long. the power and performance of a full-size clipper with the versatility of a heavy-duty trimmer. comes with four snap-on combs from 1/8" to 1/2". I could not find the blade size, except for a site that sold the replacement blades and lists them as a #30: Wahl Peanut Clipper Trimmer Blade Set at PETCO If you want to buy them locally, Sally's Beauty Supply has them for $59.95 but if you order online, some places have them for as little as $37 and there is now a cordless version for @ $52. I would like to have the cordless but I hate to change anything from this great little trimmer. I think so highly of these little trimmers because they have the same power as a larger clipper. But for a beginning groomer, they can be used much easier and especially with small dogs, they can be easier to maneuver in tight spaces. |
I too trim inside the pads. I don't like all that gunk they can bring to bed. To each is own. We all have different opinions. It works for us.:aimeeyork:aimeeyork:aimeeyork:aimeeyork |
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They may say that you can use a 40 blade but it is better for experienced groomers not someone who has not been taught how to handle the blade. I know the number does not mean its sharpness but the shorter the blade the sharper it is. If you have a 10 and a 40 next to each other you can tell the difference. I am just letting you know what professional groomers use. It is safer to use a 10 then it is a 40 especially if you have not been taught how to use them. |
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Pet Edge also has a Whal Tid Bid, same thing, but I think a bit cheaper than if you purchase the Peanut at Sally's. I've wanted to try the cordless too, and I think I'll get it to put in my Tac box for those dog show weekends. |
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But there is always room for different preferences, especially from a professional like yourself. Just as some prefer one brand of clipper over another, I am sure some prefer not to use certain blades. No problem! |
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As another professional groomer i will tell you that i do things a little different too. LOL I use a 30 on pads and i do scoop on certain breeds. Thinking about it now, i don't do it on yorkies because their feet are so small. As for ears, i've always ran a 10 over them since their all pet dogs and not show dogs. Next time i'll try a shorter blade. I would never take a 40 to any pet cut because 40s are what I used as a vet tech to shave dogs for surgery. its so short, it makes them naked. Do you guys really use them on backs of ears or do you mean the inside of the ear? |
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