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Comments (33)pyrmom, Thanks for the link. I think I'll pass on the Furminator for now as there are a lot of tools that do the same job. I have my Shelties professionally groomed every other month. I just need to groom them myself more often in between. Along another line, my dogs are allowed to get up on our bed. The duvet is dark colored (the lesser of two evils) so, of course, it shows a lot of hair. PetsMart sells a large (about 10") adhesive roller that works wonders for getting the hair off. It looks just like the clothers rollers, only larger. I use it on the front of my sofas and chairs where the dogs brush against them. It's easier than getting out the vacuum attachments....See MoreDog Hair: Would this ruin a brand new Electrolux Washer/Dryer?
Comments (10)Nahhh...mistreating these machines would be if you put some bricks in there and ran it through a cycle...dog hair or cotton fuzz not so much. Buy the way...did you run your "Installation Cycle"? (Page 12 of the Installation Instruction Manual). You may want to (if you can) shake out heavily covered items with animal hair outside first so you don't have so much hair left in the machine (this is where classic high water level top loaders excel). As you play with your washer and learn how each cycle works (some cycles may use more water), you can use those cycles to wash the doggie items or heavy fuzzy items. I wish ALL front load washers had a "Water Plus" option to help with really dirty or "fuzzy" items to help wash/rinse these types of things away. I've written to Electrolux and they don't see the need for the added feature for additional water use....See MoreShort haired dogs tend to be allergic to chicken??
Comments (10)Actually to do a food trial to determine if you pet has food allergies, you have to 1) choose a food with a single protein and single carbohydrate source that your pet has NEVER eaten before and 2) give that food and that food ONLY (no treats, cheese, peanut butter, raw hide, fruits, veggies, ANYTHING) for 8-10 weeks. It takes that long for the body to stop reacting to the allergens and to start showing signs of improvement in the haircoat and skin. If there was improvement during that time, then you challenge the dog with the original diet to make sure it was the diet that caused the problems. It shouldn't take more than 2-4 weeks to start showing the old problems again. Then you put the pet back on the food that you used for the food trial. If you want to expand the variety of what your pet can eat (like treats etc) then add them one at a time every 2 weeks and carefully watch for signs of problems. Else you won't be able to tell what to avoid in the future. To do a food trial any other way is a total waste of money- you won't get the information you need to avoid your pet's allergens. It is very important to completely read the labels of the diet you are going to use for a food trial. Most foods have mixed ingredients, "animal fat" could be any animal including one that your pet is allergic to, many foods have rice which your dog has probably already eaten, etc. That is the hardest part of choosing the right food trial diet IMHO- most foods have very similar ingredients and it is very difficult to find one that has nothing your pet has ever eaten before. The reason that it is so important to use a food that your pet has never been exposed to before is that you can't have an allergic reaction to something you've never been exposed to before. So you also have to consider what treats and such your pet has had in the past when making your food trial decision. All that said, dry flaky skin in not a typical sign of food allergies. It is more of a sign of not enough fatty acids in the diet for your individual dog, or a result of too-frequent bathing, or a very dry environment, or possible a scaling problem. Food allergies generally manifest as GI upset (vomiting, diarrhea, frequent stools, loose stools), chronic or recurring ear infections, itchiness, infection especially around the lips and face, and sometimes hives. As far as short hair dogs being allergic to chicken, that is a bunch of baloney. An animal can be allergic to anything and it has nothing to do with length of fur. But if your dog has had chicken before and you want to do a food trial, you are going to have to avoid chicken anyway. Or you could choose any of the diets you mentioned except Bil-Jac (too many artificial preservatives, flavors, and colors) and add a fatty acid supplement such as olive oil or fish oil (I use fish oil capsules for my dogs) and see if her coat improves. She may just need a little boost in omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. Nutro is an OK food, but wellness and canidae in particular are much higher quality. Good luck!...See MoreCat and Dog Hair collectors...
Comments (12)I raised Alaskan Malamutes for years and collected their hair. I saw an article in a dog magazine about a woman who had spun her Samoyed dog hair and made it into a full length coat, a hat, and a gorgeous rug. Mind you this was back in the early 70s. I did some research and found someone who would spin it for $3.50/oz. I had POUNDS of the stuff, so I figured I'd better learn how to do it myself. I found an exploded picture of a spinning wheel in a Mechanic's Illustrated magazine and gave it to my husband to make for me. He gulped once and for my birthday I got an Ashford spinning wheel in a box. He made me put it together (like he made me build my own dog sled) so I would know how it worked and how to fix it if it broke. Once I learned how to spin with wool (it was a challenge, believe me) and figured out how to do the dog hair, I had to do something with it. I had to learn how to knit. I made a sweater for my first project and learned a whole lot about myself and my abilities. Dog hair is slick, it does not have the barbs or scales that wool has, therefore it "walks" or stretches if the twist isn't tight enough. I picked the wrong pattern, it was knit on large needles and the sweater grew after it was done. My daughter wore it for a mini skirt. Since that time, I only do hats and they are very warm. It has to be below freezing for me to be comfortable in it. If you are going to use the dog hair or cat hair for a garmet around your face, remember it is like angora rabbit hair and will tickle when it fuzzes up. We call the dog hair "cheingora" to give it a fancy name. I could never wear it as a scarf, it would drive me crazy. Once the hair is washed, there is NO doggie odor, even if it gets wet. I wash mine with human shampoo and a next to last rinse in conditioner, then a final clear water rinse. Right now I only spin my own dog's hair (Australian Shepherds) and do some for some very close and special dog friends. I did a batch for my best girlfriend that I've know since jr high. I didn't card it, took it out of the bag and spun it in different layers. When I knit the hat up and sent it to her, she said when she opened the package, she burst into tears because she recognized all the dogs she had owned in the hat. Some of them had passed by that time. I just did a hat for her husband out of some black dog hair. If you are going to felt it, try adding just a bit of wool to it. You can try a knitting store to see if they have roving. Ask around if there is a spinning guild, they can steer you in the right direction for supplies. The wool will make it hold together much better. I'd be afraid to spray it with anything like an acrylic spray because you will lose the uniqueness of the hair. You might try hair spray....See More- 6 years ago
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