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06-10-2008, 11:24 AM | #1 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queens
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| omg I can't believe I didn't notice this earlier! Archie is loosing his tail hair from rubbing against the excess velcro on his belly band! He has like almost no hair on his tail!!! It must have irritated him to bite and pull his tail. For those who have babies with tails that curl against the belly band may want to make sure it's not irritating the tail when they wag. I feel like such a bad mommy I was wondering why his tail was getting thinner but never thought to take a look at his skin until now. Here are pictures to show what I am talking about:
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06-10-2008, 11:54 AM | #2 |
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| AAAWWWW don't feel like a bad mommy. I am so very sorry, but the good news is that hair grows back. Shoot, I would never have thought of that, either. However, there is a very easy solution to the problem. Go to any store that sells sewing supplies and get some velcro.... cut a piece of the "soft" side (loop side) that will cover the "hard" (hook" side) that is excess. |
06-10-2008, 12:28 PM | #3 |
Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California!
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| Another solution would be to get a belly band that has the velcro going in the other direction (lengthwise with the band). I make mine this way because my little boy was also losing his hair but around each side of his waist where it would get caught on the sides of the band. he's a very happy boy to be wagging his tail so much to have hair loss!! |
06-10-2008, 12:33 PM | #4 |
Just me 'n my boys Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Murphy, TX
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| ouchie... I've never had excess, so I'm sorry. I have mine made length wise and all the velcro gets covered. Maybe order yours with an extra inch or two so it overlaps.
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06-11-2008, 05:54 AM | #5 | |
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I to have started making mine long ways instead of across. Let me know if they are to small, I will remake them for you, I don't want your lil guy getting irratated! Ohh Myy! | |
06-11-2008, 06:10 AM | #6 | |
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06-11-2008, 08:30 AM | #7 |
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| I don't have that problem, but I do have a problem with the belly band matting his hair. It's terrible, and I really hate to cut all his pretty hair off. He's just 8 mos. and since the lady I got him from (he was 4 mos.) had just had all his hair cut, its really not that long. Any suggestions to help with the matting??
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06-11-2008, 08:34 AM | #8 | |
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Sorry .... I already buzzed Archie weeks ago for summer. He has awfully thick, thick hair. He was so hot and he still looks so hot right now. But this would be good to know during winter time if anyone has any tips.
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06-11-2008, 12:28 PM | #9 | |
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PoosDarling - You have a few options with belly bands one would be to have the velcro switched so the loop is facing outward. Another is to get fitted bands that the velcro goes widthwise not lengthwise and third would be snaps - so no velcro at all to worry about. If you need additional help lmk I have been making Puppy Wraps for 5+ years. All makers of bands are different and some give more room for adjustment than others. all have pros and cons. Good news is the fur will grow back - Just like a bad haircut - lol Best of luck -KimberlyAnn
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06-11-2008, 12:40 PM | #10 | |
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06-11-2008, 12:49 PM | #11 | |
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__________________ Linda, owned by JPop, Taz, TJ, Halo, my "Lil Deuce Coupe", and my angel Tia | |
06-11-2008, 12:53 PM | #12 | |
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06-11-2008, 12:57 PM | #13 | |
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I don't have any problem with my males matting, I make sure I comb there hair before I put a WWW on them. I also will slick the hair down to make sure it's laying nice and even. | |
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