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What is a Furminator???? Can i use it on my lab??? Is it safe??? If yes which is the best??? He is shedding lots of fur
A fuminator is a special comb used on dogs, it can help with fur shedding and can be found in most pet shops. furminator is actually a brand name, they have several products, this is the one i usually recommend: http://www.furminator.com/products/brush/brushes-and-combs/adjustable-dematter-tool.aspx
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We adopted Zoey for Christmas and have since put two and two together that my four-year-old son is allergic to her. Getting rid of her is not an option as I won't do it and meds on his end isn't an option either. What can I do to help him to not be s
Having lived with someone who was allergic to cats, here are a few things we did: The furminator and daily/weekly brushing is great, and should be done someplace easy to clean such as a bathroom and away from your son's room, etc. Regular cleaning of bedding, pet bedding, vacuuming, etc can help decrease the amount of dander and fur in the environment, which can help cut down on allergens. Keeping the cat out of your son's room and sleeping space can also help. Changing/checking your HVAC filters regularly can help grab some of the airborne dust and dander that may make allergies worse. Talking with your human doctor about an allergy medication or allergy shots that can be given to your son daily can help treat any symptoms if symptoms do not improve. There are some shampoos/sprays by Allerpet and Nature's Miracle that are designed to reduce the amount of dander on your cat's body. I used a similar product on my cat (she didn't mind it if I used a washcloth to apply it) and it see
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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My cat had some matted fur on her back I cut them out but now I see some white specks and her fur feels sticky. Should I try to give her a bath or is there something wrong with her?
The white specks to are seeing may just be dander. Many times when the coat gets matted a great deal of dander will build up underneath the mat. If her fur feels sticky this could just be moisture but could also indicate a moist dermatitis or skin infection. I'd suggest giving Piper a bath using an oatmeal shampoo. If the flaking and moist skin does not resolve after a bath it's a good idea to take her to your veterinarian. Your vet can help clip the remaining fur around the area and decide if antibiotics are needed. I hope this helps! Thanks for using Boop by Petco!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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I've noticed some hair in my dogs poo, he does shed quite a lot and I try to get the hair out of the carpet the best I can, he usually licks the carpet sometimes (I try and stop him) so I'm guessing this is where he's picking the hair up from. What s
Luckily for Ziggy dogs do not usually suffer from problems with hairballs like cats do. Since Ziggy is passing the hair it should not cause him any problems. If you notice that Ziggy becomes constipated or starts vomiting then I would be concerned. Some things you can do to help cut down on the shedding are to brush him regularly (2x a day), vacuum/sweep up the hair that falls off daily, add a fish oil supplementation to his diet to help with his skin and coat health and you may want to consider having him groomed/trimmed. It would also be a good idea to discourage him from licking the carpet excessively. If you notice that Ziggy licks/chews himself excessively he may have an allergy or flea issue. If this is the case I would recommend having him checked out by your vet because he may have a skin infection. I hope this helps. Best of luck!
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Our cat Zing-Zing is about to turn 15. About 6 months ago she seemed to stop cleaning herself and now her (LONG) fur has clumped all over her body. She used to love being brushed (we sometimes brushed her 5 times a day!) but now does NOT tolerate it
I am sorry to hear about Zing-zing. It is likely she has stopped grooming due to her disease and declining health. Unfortunately once the large matts develop in the fur they are painful to be brushed so your kitty isn't going to want to let you brush them out. The best thing to do in that situation is to get your kitty's matted fur shaved off. A good groomer (some vet's offices have a groomer that works out of their office) can trim the matted areas out and also clip the rest of the hair shorter to help prevent future matting.
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