Advice with dogs coat

[gillteal 0]

Hi, I have a four year old springer and while I was away my mother in law thought she would treat the dog to a bit of a pamper and tookhim to be clipped, much to my disgust, anyway since having been clipped I am having a terrible struggle with his coat matting like mad, almost as though it has been feathered too much. Any suggestions please.

[Swamp Collie 0]

...since having been clipped I am having a terrible struggle with his coat matting like mad, almost as though it has been feathered too much. Any suggestions please.

 

Is it possible they shampooed the dog and dried with the blow dryer? Could be that the groomer stripped the coat of its natural oils. I don't know if you have Cowboy Magic and Show Sheen on your side, but I'm sure there would be equivalent products available. Equestrians and show dog fanciers swear by these products.

 

Let this be a lesson: no good ever comes from bathing a dog--the one exception being when the dog tangles with a skunk.

[gillteal 0]

...since having been clipped I am having a terrible struggle with his coat matting like mad, almost as though it has been feathered too much. Any suggestions please.

 

Is it possible they shampooed the dog and dried with the blow dryer? Could be that the groomer stripped the coat of its natural oils. I don't know if you have Cowboy Magic and Show Sheen on your side, but I'm sure there would be equivalent products available. Equestrians and show dog fanciers swear by these products.

 

Let this be a lesson: no good ever comes from bathing a dog--the one exception being when the dog tangles with a skunk.

Thanks for that, will have a look in the local pet shop or possibly ring the vet see if they have any suggestions, hope so, has really spoilt his coat.

[farlap 19]

...since having been clipped I am having a terrible struggle with his coat matting like mad, almost as though it has been feathered too much. Any suggestions please.

 

Is it possible they shampooed the dog and dried with the blow dryer? Could be that the groomer stripped the coat of its natural oils. I don't know if you have Cowboy Magic and Show Sheen on your side, but I'm sure there would be equivalent products available. Equestrians and show dog fanciers swear by these products.

 

Let this be a lesson: no good ever comes from bathing a dog--the one exception being when the dog tangles with a skunk.

hi its def not a vet matter. Basically the cutting has softened the coat texture and it maywell take 6 months or more to grow it out. often, once clipped its wrecked forever but hopefully you can get away with it if you just brush it everyday to stop it matting, and let it grow right out. Get some Canter "mane and tail" from local equine supplies and brush it through...it might help.

[gillteal 0]

...since having been clipped I am having a terrible struggle with his coat matting like mad, almost as though it has been feathered too much. Any suggestions please.

 

Is it possible they shampooed the dog and dried with the blow dryer? Could be that the groomer stripped the coat of its natural oils. I don't know if you have Cowboy Magic and Show Sheen on your side, but I'm sure there would be equivalent products available. Equestrians and show dog fanciers swear by these products.

 

Let this be a lesson: no good ever comes from bathing a dog--the one exception being when the dog tangles with a skunk.

hi its def not a vet matter. Basically the cutting has softened the coat texture and it maywell take 6 months or more to grow it out. often, once clipped its wrecked forever but hopefully you can get away with it if you just brush it everyday to stop it matting, and let it grow right out. Get some Canter "mane and tail" from local equine supplies and brush it through...it might help.

Ok thanks for that, have some mane and tail already but was too scared to use it on the dog in case I made things worse, am gutted about his coat, it was loveley, typical mother in law ha ha (bless her though, only thought she was giving the dog a treat) not letting the pup near anyone. Thanks again.