4 mth old - Puppy tangles at roots

[zaknnana]

I too have a 4 month old little girl "Lily" and she is full of mats close to her skin and real bad on her legs!! When you say "regular shampoo & conditioner and clarifying shampoo" are you meaning "Human shampoo" or "Dog shampoo"?? I read alot about that "Cowboy Magic" on here and looked for it and couldn't find it and bought "Mane & Tail Conditioner"?? I was afraid I was leaving too much soap on her so I have just washed her face w/baby shampoo and rinsed her body and put that conditioner on her the last 2 times I bathed her because she is scratching something horrible?? I have used Frontline on her and it is time to put it on again (2nd time since I have had her) but I have to wait a couple days now because I had her wet yesterday.
With the "Isinis Brush" do you only use that w/blow dryer" or can you use it just to brush her and if so when she is "DRY"?? She HATES the dryer so I have been letting her air dry and trying to comb/brush her when she is wet because I read that if you comb them wet and brush dry that helps?? Well after yesterday when I used the conditioner on her and washed her face w/baby shampoo and tried my best to comb/brush the mats out of her she is matted even WORSE today and she is scratching constantly??
THANKS for all your help ... this site is wonderful. I just took her for her first walk w/her new "silk harness" from here and it worked great!! FIRST time she has actually WALKED and not just laid down and rolled or chewed the leash!! If she walks will that help her nails or will I still have to cut them?? I have a "grooming appointment" for her next week and I thought maybe if I took her that might get her started and then I could keep up with her better after that?? I am hoping her "coat" will be alot easier than this "puppy fur"!!
THANKS AGAIN!!
Karen

[CricketBaby]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

She is loosing her puppy coat....good news it's almost over.

The best thing to do is quit trying to detangle every night, you're gonna make her hate her grooming.

Go online and google for Isinis Brush.

Bathe the puppy, with what every shampoo and conditioner you use, follow up with Emu or Almond Oil 1 cap in 1 or 2 cups of warm water. Now while puppy is in your arms, blow dry and use the Isinis brush to gently brush out the mats. If you have an extra difficult one, use a very small slicker brush, using the side of the slicker gently work at the mat, try not to pull.

I don't brush daily, I bathe every 4 days and only brush when drying. I know it'll be tough not to do, but you are over working the coat and can do more damage.

I have the same problem with Paxton. I agree with Mardelin about Mason-Pearson brushes....since I bought mine life with Paxton's hair has gotten so much better. I bath him every 3-4 days and while I am blow drying him I use my brush....I also use Vellus products...they work very well for Paxton...he has a very heavy silk coat. He seems to really enjoy his bath day now...

[eaglez28]

Originally Posted by zaknnana

I too have a 4 month old little girl "Lily" and she is full of mats close to her skin and real bad on her legs!! When you say "regular shampoo & conditioner and clarifying shampoo" are you meaning "Human shampoo" or "Dog shampoo"?? I read alot about that "Cowboy Magic" on here and looked for it and couldn't find it and bought "Mane & Tail Conditioner"?? I was afraid I was leaving too much soap on her so I have just washed her face w/baby shampoo and rinsed her body and put that conditioner on her the last 2 times I bathed her because she is scratching something horrible?? I have used Frontline on her and it is time to put it on again (2nd time since I have had her) but I have to wait a couple days now because I had her wet yesterday.
With the "Isinis Brush" do you only use that w/blow dryer" or can you use it just to brush her and if so when she is "DRY"?? She HATES the dryer so I have been letting her air dry and trying to comb/brush her when she is wet because I read that if you comb them wet and brush dry that helps?? Well after yesterday when I used the conditioner on her and washed her face w/baby shampoo and tried my best to comb/brush the mats out of her she is matted even WORSE today and she is scratching constantly??
THANKS for all your help ... this site is wonderful. I just took her for her first walk w/her new "silk harness" from here and it worked great!! FIRST time she has actually WALKED and not just laid down and rolled or chewed the leash!! If she walks will that help her nails or will I still have to cut them?? I have a "grooming appointment" for her next week and I thought maybe if I took her that might get her started and then I could keep up with her better after that?? I am hoping her "coat" will be alot easier than this "puppy fur"!!
THANKS AGAIN!!
Karen

Cowboy Magic can be found at the Feed Store.
I use the French Isinis Brush on them when blow drying.
I use a metal comb from Petsmart to pass through the hair to make sure i got all tangles out.
I use a Madan Pin Brush to brush Dry coat. I spray the brush with a detangler or finishing spray.
here is the link to the brush with member Ladymom post #14:
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...ifference.html
I use a Moisturizing Shampoo & Conditioner on all of mine. I have both people products & dog products.

[amr333]

I use ULTRA WASH TOO SHAMPOO and T*H*E STUFF..through pet edge and it works GREAT with tangles and matted hair.

[eaglez28]

Originally Posted by amr333

I use ULTRA WASH TOO SHAMPOO and T*H*E STUFF..through pet edge and it works GREAT with tangles and matted hair.

What is THE Stuff?

[amr333]

THE STUFF...is a CoAT Conditioner..cuts grooming time, Tangle Remover..NON-Toxic/Hypoallergenic

Just go to petedge.com and type the name and it comes in different sizes..you just mix 15parts water to 1part of "the stuff"..I like it on my yorkies..everyone has their own things they like to use..I just prefer this