Raptor0206 Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 We just brought my yellow lab down from Minnesota after the 4th, she always sheds but it seems like its gotten wayyyyyy worse since she has been down here. I do not think its because of the heat because shes inside all the time and we have AC. Back home they didn't have AC so it was hotter back home for her. How do you guys deal with it down here? I comb her daily and it just keeps coming. Do people really shave labs down here? how about some "de-shedding" stuff? thanks guys and gals! Quote
White Rhino Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 We just brought my yellow lab down from Minnesota after the 4th, she always sheds but it seems like its gotten wayyyyyy worse since she has been down here. I do not think its because of the heat because shes inside all the time and we have AC. Back home they didn't have AC so it was hotter back home for her. How do you guys deal with it down here? I comb her daily and it just keeps coming. Do people really shave labs down here? how about some "de-shedding" stuff? thanks guys and gals! ok so this is a cat, but it worked for us Quote
sandawg Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 lol it looks like a mini lion! Stress causes dogs to shed too. With the new enviroment it may just have to get used to the new surroundings! Diet changes can effect them too! Other than that I can't help! Quote
RAGDOLL MX Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 regardless of what ya think, you lab has a down coat that does need shaving or you get alot of hair, we have a heeler and we shave her and she is short haired as well. Quote
Chadwick Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 I have a Husky/Australian Shepperd mix and she lots of hair. I had a vet tell me that dogs are actually cooler with more hair because it acts as an insulator. I don't care I shave that beotch down twice every summer because I can't take stand the shedding. For some reason it's really bad in the summer so I feel your pain! I don't care what the vet says she looks for comfortable shaved than full of hair! In the winter I brush her once in the morning and once at night and that makes a big difference in her shedding and the overall look of her. Quote
White Rhino Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 (edited) lol it looks like a mini lion! Lol yeap that's what it's called (lion cut). Our cats actually love it!! The plus is the dont shed!!! Edited July 28, 2009 by White Rhino Quote
EY3BA11 Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 go to pets mart.. Get the FURMINATOR grooming tool. IT WORKS AWESOME!! we comb our yellow lab out once a week with that and his shedding is minimal durning the week. If we dont do it for a couple weeks it gets thick again. the furminator is a great tool.. Quote
sand chick Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 Had the same problem with my Aussie Cattle Dog/Lab mix.. and she spends ALOT of time in the pool... alot! Mike would clean the filter everyday and get out a small dog full of hair! EW!!!! So after seeing Cole's dog shaved... we gave it a shot.. no more hair in the pool or in the house, she seems to enjoy it! We did have to leave the white tip on the end of her tail for balance though.. she now gets more height going into the pool as well... Really though shaving is just about the only way you will remove the hair problem. Quote
desertskyz Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 First off, It is NOT GOOD to shave a short haired dog. That hair call an undercoat is to help the stay cool and warm. Second: Bath your dog once a week and get a slicker brush. Brush you dog everyday. Third: Environment and diet changes will cause shedding or what is called (blowing coat). My two dogs, Belgian Malinois (they looking my German Shepards) blow coat twice a year and shed regularly. Forth: Yea, it sucks but if your going to get a large dog,and don't like the shedding, then you should have gotten one with hair not fur. DON'T SHAVE YOUR DOG. even if you shave it the fur is still there it is just smaller. So you will still be the shedding effect, just smaller pieces. I have friends that have Aussie's and Goldens. They shave them, but only to a puppy cut. Again, It is bad to shave a short haired dog. They are made that way for a reason. Why you do I think I know so much........ Well I have shown dogs for 12 years. Quote
sand chick Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 I guess I should have said TRIMMED! Not shaved.. I trimmed the hair down on my lab mix.. she is not shaved bald! Quote
Just Mike Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 Almost ever dog I have had has been SHAVED down in the summer and they have all been just fine. I actually noticed them have a little more bounce in them afterwords. Our two other dogs have such short hair shaving them would be pointless but I might just have to do it now. LOL Quote
desertskyz Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 (edited) People will do what they do because it makes them happy and works for them, and not necessarily the animal. But, whatever, do what you will. Here's a couple of links that may make you think twice. http://www.woodhavenlabs.com/grooming.html http://www.dogster.com/answers/question/sh...zona_heat-17576 Edited July 28, 2009 by desertskyz Quote
dunefreak Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 DDR...keeping you connected with your pet info. Quote
desertskyz Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 (edited) My daughters, friends, neighbors are always asking be me. My dog is . What should I do. I feel like the resident dog whisperer. I wished I knew as much about people. Edited July 28, 2009 by desertskyz Quote
wingnut Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 It's ok to shave your kitty's though, right? I know that some members here shave theirs in the summer. Look at Paul he just showed a pic of his. Quote
OGP Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 It's ok to shave your kitty's though, right? I know that some members here shave theirs in the summer. Look at Paul he just showed a pic of his. hummm lets see how long the moderators let this stay! lol Quote
OGP Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 that didnt take long at all. ISBB!!!!!!!!!!!! TO THE RESCUE Quote
White Rhino Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 It's ok to shave your kitty's though, right? I know that some members here shave theirs in the summer. Look at Paul he just showed a pic of his. Oh I have ALLOT of pics of shaved kitties.......... and yes all kitties should be shaved, or at least trimmed close Quote
desertskyz Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 WAX. Anyway I can empathize with you guys. Since it has been so hot and humid. I have had to bring my two 70 lbs beast in the house. My two stay out almost all of the time because they have the swamp cooler that works pretty good until it gets humid. Then is says suffer. So in come the dogs. Well, it has been working pretty good today so they stayed out and I cleaned up giant dog fur dust bunnies most of the day. The stuff is everywhere. Oh well, no biggie. Quote
che che DD Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 Oh I have ALLOT of pics of shaved kitties.......... and yes all kitties should be shaved, or at least trimmed close ha ha ha ha funny Quote
dunefreak Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 WAX. Anyway I can empathize with you guys. Since it has been so hot and humid. I have had to bring my two 70 lbs beast in the house. WHOAA!!! HOLD ON! Are we talking about pets again or.... Quote
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