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livingdustmops · 07-12-2007, 08:41 AM

P.S. I don't use this stuff on MY dried out old utters but when I get a cut or my hands are very dried out. Also will put it on my feet with socks, messy yes but it does the trick and it is fairly cheap and will last forever.

I miss everyone also but life has been so busy and the gang has taken up a lot of my time - little devils..

red98vett · 07-12-2007, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by livingdustmops

P.S. I don't use this stuff on MY dried out old utters but when I get a cut or my hands are very dried out. Also will put it on my feet with socks, messy yes but it does the trick and it is fairly cheap and will last forever.

I miss everyone also but life has been so busy and the gang has taken up a lot of my time - little devils..

ROTF !! TMI ALERT !!! OMG I don't believe you said that... hahahha -

Question ...so I have it right - do we have Udders or Utters ??

Man I really HAVE missed you - that was classic Cindy

bdbmamaw · 07-12-2007, 09:19 AM

V - I just posted in another thread to be sure to check the blade temp when trimming. I didn't know that the blade could get so hot.

Petsmart sells a product in a spray can located near the trimmers that you can spray on the blade periodically to keep it from getting hot. It really works and my babies no longer get burnt.

Next time you trim, you might want to touch the blade with your finger to check the temp. You'd be surprised. I was soooo glad that a groomer told me.

Lexi Rae · 07-12-2007, 10:26 AM

awww poor little baby, i hope she feels better soon... v- its ok it was
an accident... give her lots of treats today and hugs and kisses

Patti · 07-12-2007, 11:17 AM

Oh poor little doll. I overtrimmed Cali's ear the other day and it started to bleed and the skin was bumpy. I felt so bad.

dray · 07-12-2007, 12:30 PM

There are two ways to get clipper burn, one is to have hot clippers. Be sure to check the temp of the clipper on your arm or with your finger to make sure the blades have not heated up. There are cooling sprays you can buy to keep this in check.

2nd and most important clipper burn can be caused by the angle you set the blade to the skin. The clipper should be parallel to the skin, if you tip the clipper to much you will be placing the teeth against the skin and it can dig in a bit and cause clipper burn. The clippers should never touch the anal area, just set them gently down on either side of the anus.

And then some dogs skin is just very sensitive and maybe a longer blade length is best. But remember, a longer blade has more open teeth and can cut skin easier.

If you find yourself hurting your dog to often maybe it is best left to a professional.

browniesmom622 · 07-12-2007, 12:44 PM

i did that to kayko once alittle diaper rash cream and its all better the next day
now when im buzzing them i touch the buzzer a few times to make sure its not getting hott

BabyFidgette · 07-12-2007, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by browniesmom622

i did that to kayko once alittle diaper rash cream and its all better the next day
now when im buzzing them i touch the buzzer a few times to make sure its not getting hott

You see, that's why I like you. So young, but yet so wise!

red98vett · 07-12-2007, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dray

There are two ways to get clipper burn, one is to have hot clippers. Be sure to check the temp of the clipper on your arm or with your finger to make sure the blades have not heated up. There are cooling sprays you can buy to keep this in check.

2nd and most important clipper burn can be caused by the angle you set the blade to the skin. The clipper should be parallel to the skin, if you tip the clipper to much you will be placing the teeth against the skin and it can dig in a bit and cause clipper burn. The clippers should never touch the anal area, just set them gently down on either side of the anus.

And then some dogs skin is just very sensitive and maybe a longer blade length is best. But remember, a longer blade has more open teeth and can cut skin easier.

If you find yourself hurting your dog to often maybe it is best left to a professional.

that's what happened...I never trim rhe actual anus - just around it - and it's like less than 10 seconds to trim her back there - so I know it wasn't heat but I must not have had the trimmer level. I still can't believe it...her little booty looks like a little glazed doughnut it's so puffy now

dray · 07-12-2007, 03:01 PM

Oh poor little thing , she will be fine soon.....make sure she isn't rubbing her butt on anything.

MyFairLacy · 07-12-2007, 05:09 PM

Aw I'm sorry. Diaper rash cream works as well.

tiggerr36792 · 07-12-2007, 05:38 PM

Awww poor baby, don't be too hard on yourself mom. It was an accident and your taking the best care for her poor little bum bum you can.

RMKC · 07-13-2007, 09:10 AM

Hope her little tush is feeling better today ? And Mommy too ?

07-12-2007, 08:41 AM	#16
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	P.S. I don't use this stuff on MY dried out old utters but when I get a cut or my hands are very dried out. Also will put it on my feet with socks, messy yes but it does the trick and it is fairly cheap and will last forever. I miss everyone also but life has been so busy and the gang has taken up a lot of my time - little devils.. __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!

07-12-2007, 09:19 AM	#18
bdbmamaw Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 883	V - I just posted in another thread to be sure to check the blade temp when trimming. I didn't know that the blade could get so hot. Petsmart sells a product in a spray can located near the trimmers that you can spray on the blade periodically to keep it from getting hot. It really works and my babies no longer get burnt. Next time you trim, you might want to touch the blade with your finger to check the temp. You'd be surprised. I was soooo glad that a groomer told me. __________________ MYLAN CONNOR PIXIE KERA SAMMIE

07-12-2007, 10:26 AM	#19
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	awww poor little baby, i hope she feels better soon... v- its ok it was an accident... give her lots of treats today and hugs and kisses __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

07-12-2007, 11:17 AM	#20
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07-12-2007, 12:44 PM	#22
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07-12-2007, 12:30 PM	#21
dray Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 1,123	There are two ways to get clipper burn, one is to have hot clippers. Be sure to check the temp of the clipper on your arm or with your finger to make sure the blades have not heated up. There are cooling sprays you can buy to keep this in check. 2nd and most important clipper burn can be caused by the angle you set the blade to the skin. The clipper should be parallel to the skin, if you tip the clipper to much you will be placing the teeth against the skin and it can dig in a bit and cause clipper burn. The clippers should never touch the anal area, just set them gently down on either side of the anus. And then some dogs skin is just very sensitive and maybe a longer blade length is best. But remember, a longer blade has more open teeth and can cut skin easier. If you find yourself hurting your dog to often maybe it is best left to a professional.

07-12-2007, 03:01 PM	#25
dray Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 1,123	Oh poor little thing , she will be fine soon.....make sure she isn't rubbing her butt on anything.

07-12-2007, 05:09 PM	#26
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07-12-2007, 05:38 PM	#27
tiggerr36792 BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 6,685 Blog Entries: 1	Awww poor baby, don't be too hard on yourself mom. It was an accident and your taking the best care for her poor little bum bum you can.

07-13-2007, 09:10 AM	#28
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