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08-27-2010, 03:37 PM | #1 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California
Posts: 443
| Another Solution for Mats and Knots I would like to offer another solution for mats and knots that works for me and my little Tatiana. I'm unsure if this solution was offered before, so I'm suggesting it in case it was never bought up. I used a mini personal trimmer (for humans) that's for nose, face, ears, and other personal areas. It's shaped like a pen, and it runs on a small battery. It can be found in drugstores, like Target and Rite Aid. I think it runs around $10 or so. I chose this solution because I find it to be gentle on Tatiana and my fingers. As some of you may know, the personal trimmer does not hurt skin. Also, the personal trimmer is small enough to deal with Tatiana's small knots. Many detanglers and mat removers I found were too large for Tatiana. She's 3 lbs, and her knots are small. To clarify, I would only use the trimmer as a last resort, when a stubborn knot would not come out with combing. In this instance, I would use the personal trimmer. I would hold the knot or mat with my fingers, and gently comb the trimmer through it, until it comb out. The trimmer would remove some hair, but generally, no length. Sometimes I have to make a few passes. It's quick and gentle on Tatiana. Oh. I use the trimmer WITHOUT attachments. It works best for Tatiana without the attachments, and it's still gentle to her skin. Hope this helps. |
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08-27-2010, 06:05 PM | #2 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: MN
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| good idea! |
08-27-2010, 06:39 PM | #3 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | Thanks for the good idea. I am always cutting mats out.
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08-28-2010, 01:03 PM | #4 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Clarksville,TN
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| Great idea! Thanks for sharing!!! |
08-28-2010, 06:40 PM | #5 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California
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| Thank you, Everyone. It's my pleasure. |
09-01-2010, 04:49 AM | #6 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: belfast, northern ireland
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| great idea! thanks! i was only minutes away from reaching for the mikki scissors to cut out kukis knots- she knots on her chest soo much, but i'll wait and head to the shops this evening to get her a trimmer! now i may not have to completely re-style her coat! thanks!
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