In a message dated 8/3/2003 11:06:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
and keep rinsing
until the water runs clear of hair debris and soap suds...
Hello everyone,
Water pressure is a problem at our house and getting all of the soap and debris out
used to be quite a chore.
Hi Natalie,
A bath this time of year will loosen the undercoat and cause matts in the
fur. With the accompanying dampness this sets up the right environment for
hot spots. Before bathing the dog should be combed out thoroughly and even
then matting can occur. Always best to blow dry and use a
Natalie.
This happened to my berner-boy, Ian, once when I had him groomed at a grooming
facility. They neglected to brush out his bib area and I spent a few days getting all
the mats out.
Since then, Ian is brushed well, and all mats gotten out before he is bathed.
To help you get the mats
Possible causes:
he wasn't brushed out prior to the bath
Is your dog in the midst of blowing coat?
Good idea to get all loose hair out prior to bathing. and keep rinsing
until the water runs clear of hair debris and soap suds...
Did you rinse ALL the soap out?
Did you use a HIGH QUALITY
