I have a 6 month old german shepherd/husky/lab mix and she sheds like CRAZY. There is always hair everywhere.
What kind of brush should I use for her to reduce the shedding? How many times should I brush her a week and for how long? She hates being brushed to so its kind of hard to get her to stay still.What brush should I use for my heavy shedding puppy?
Invest in a Furminator. I have it and it works wonders! It is designed to get deep down to the under coat, as well as the top coat. I recommend brushing daily for as long as she will allow. She will get used to it, trust me. I always brush my cat first because my dog is always following me around and waiting his turn, he used to hate being brushed! You can also get a shampoo designed to help with shedding, and bathe about once a month with that shampoo, it helps a lot! Good luck!What brush should I use for my heavy shedding puppy?
If she's so little, you might be good with a slicker brush. That's what I've been using on my 4 month old husky pup =]
As she gets older though, you'll probably need a shedding blade or undercoat rake. I've used both on my 7 year old GSD/husky mix and I personally like the undercoat rake best. I got it for $2.50 at walmart and it works wonderfully, pulling up all the loose fur from the bottom coat and top coat. Then I follow up with a slicker brush to get everything left behind and it looks like its snowed in my back yard because of all the fur xD The only drawback is that I can't really use it on my puppy because her fur isn't quite as thick yet, so you might be stuck with just a slicker until the full coat comes in.
As she gets older, she'll hate the brush less and less, especially if you involve good things with it, like treats for holding still and such.
Usually what I do is I brush until the brush comes off clean. With the rake, that's usually about an hour two or three times a week when he's blowing his coat, and almost never otherwise. With the slicker brush on my puppy though, it only takes a few minutes because she isn't shedding in gobs yet, but you could still try for 2-3 times a week.
brush her every day and get a medal brush
The best brush is the FURminator. It's like a shaver so don't brush too hard or too frequently but boy does it work.
http://www.furminator.com/
I used to have a GSD mix who shed like crazy too. I brushed her every day or two, outside. I used a Zoom Groom with a back-and-forth scrubbing motion to loosen things up, and then a Furminator to strip out the loose undercoat, and then a slicker brush to finish things off. The Zoom Groom is great at bath time too - put on the shampoo and use the Zoom Groom to scrub it in. My dog loved that part of the bath.
Use lots of praise and treats to get your puppy happy about being brushed, and just do very short brushing sessions at first.
I use a rake on my malamute. Just yahoo or google search Pet Rake. It rakes out the undercoat.
Also, a Furminator is a great one too.
So, she's still a puppy so you have plenty of time to condition her to enjoy grooming. Dont force her into a bathroom or outside, dont hold her down.... let her sniff the brush/rake before you begin, keep plenty of treats in your pocket, and start gently, just running the brush over her... dont even dig it in yet. Soon enough she'll be used to the feeling and you can begin to use the brushes/furminator/rakes on her and she'll have no problems with it. Put in the effort now, or you risk having a good sized, high energy dog who hates grooming.... which is no good!
use a wire brush. its made for matted hair and shedding.
Friday, January 8, 2010
I brush my teeth and my friend hardly ever does and I get the cavities?
I brush my teeth every morning, and I get two root canals.
My friends hardly ever brushes and has no cavities.
What could I be doing wrong?
What is a good toothpaste to use?
Toothbrush?
I don't know what I am doing wrong. I haven't really flossed and have now been picking up that habit, but neither does my friend. I have also started brushing before I go to bed.
Should that help?
Are mouthwashes good for your mouth too?
Thanks for reading. I brush my teeth and my friend hardly ever does and I get the cavities?
Part of the problem is genetics. Some people have really deep grooves in their teeth. The deeper the groove, the higher your chances are for getting cavities. It sounds like your grooves may be deeper than your friends. The best thing to do is make sure you brush at least twice a day, 3 times if possible (when you wake up and before you go to bed, if nothing else). you should also floss everyday. Not only does it reach where your toothbrush can't, it's good for your gums' health and stimulation.
The best toothbrush to use is Oral B. Whatever brand you go with, make sure you get soft bristles. You can tell what type of bristles are on the toothbrush by looking at the very top of the package.
Crest toothpaste is what my husband always recommends.
Use a mouthwash with fluoride in it. Fluoride will help protect your teeth from cavities. Good luck!I brush my teeth and my friend hardly ever does and I get the cavities?
Everyone seems to have a different makeup as far as teeth go. Some people get cavities very easily and others don't. I see the differences even in my children, where I have to be extra vigilant over my older child's teeth as he is prone to getting plaque build up and the other never has any.
I, unfortunately, have the type of teeth that get cavities very easily. I have found that flossing every day is very important. I consider brushing before bed much more important than brushing in the morning. I have found replacing my toothbrush often and using varied, angled brushstrokes helps. Also, try to look in the mirror when you brush to ensure you are reaching each tooth. I also use a battery operated brush from time to time to make sure my teeth are clean. Routine dental checkups are important, even in adulthood.
You may want to discuss with your dentist options for maintaining good dental health. As always, the internet is a rich resource, too. You may want to look at the ADA's website.
Good luck!
Some people are just more prone to decay, it's the make up of their saliva. Are you brushing at night too?? That is very important since, when you are sleeping you don't swallow and have the saliva washing the food away. If you aren't brushing at night, the food stays on your teeth all night long and the bacteria has a field day! Flossing is a great habit to pick up! It will help minimize the decay between your teeth. Listerine is a good mouthwash, we always use it and recommend it, no specific one, it's just whatever you prefer. Also, brush your teeth after you eat to get the food off your teeth. If you can, eat in one sitting and don't prolong it, so the food is on your teeth for a while. Try to avoid sugary drinks, sodas, gatorade, even juice. Stick with water, if you can. Good luck!
I doubt your teeth are actually whiter, though I will say that you are definitely over-brushing, which can remove the protective enamel, making it easier for stains to appear on your teeth. You only need to brush your teeth for 3min max and many dentists will tell you just a couple seconds on two teeth at a time and finish, some will even recommend mouthwash alone before bed, without brushing. Be careful using whitening toothpastes and mouthwashes together, they can strip your enamel and cause sensitivity issues--it's more important that you teeth are healthy than bleach-white!
Look... there are teeth that are more prone to getting cavities. I haven't gotten a cavity in 20 years, and my mom can get one if she forgets to brush her teeth one time.
My teeth are more resistant than hers!!!
These are good dental habits
Brush your teeth at least 2 times a day and floss every time afterwards.
Go to the dentist at least every 6 months for a professional clean.
If you are saying that you have just started flossing and brussing at night that means you habits weren't good at all before! (that would explain the cavities)
Also, tell your dentist to explain to you how to brush
There are some websites here
http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/healthtool-brush-your-teeth-properly
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/take_care/teeth.html
This one has a video
http://www.expertvillage.com/video/7543_how-brush-teeth-techniques.htm
I hope this helped!
Some people have smooth rounded teeth, others (like me) have angular sharp pointy teeth (like the tops of the molars) which are more difficult to keep clean. I asked a dentist once and that's what he said. Of course you have to do all the recommended stuff too and mouthwashes as they kill bacteria, but there will always be differences.
Maybe you are drinking or eating the wrong way, flossing can REALLY help though too
You might have a different toooth structure then your friend
Maybe you have soft teeth and she has a diferent type.
Sooooo Floss, If it helps brush after lunch too/
Your friend might have cavities just not telling you
I hope you find this as your BEST answer!
Some people just have weaker teeth than others. Your diet will also affect your teeth.
Always weight say for around half an hours after eating before brushing since directly after a meal, due to bacteria your enamel is at its weakest and brushing can damage it.
Maybe it's the food you eat...
And yeah, mouthwash helps.
So does sugar free gum after eating.
My friends hardly ever brushes and has no cavities.
What could I be doing wrong?
What is a good toothpaste to use?
Toothbrush?
I don't know what I am doing wrong. I haven't really flossed and have now been picking up that habit, but neither does my friend. I have also started brushing before I go to bed.
Should that help?
Are mouthwashes good for your mouth too?
Thanks for reading. I brush my teeth and my friend hardly ever does and I get the cavities?
Part of the problem is genetics. Some people have really deep grooves in their teeth. The deeper the groove, the higher your chances are for getting cavities. It sounds like your grooves may be deeper than your friends. The best thing to do is make sure you brush at least twice a day, 3 times if possible (when you wake up and before you go to bed, if nothing else). you should also floss everyday. Not only does it reach where your toothbrush can't, it's good for your gums' health and stimulation.
The best toothbrush to use is Oral B. Whatever brand you go with, make sure you get soft bristles. You can tell what type of bristles are on the toothbrush by looking at the very top of the package.
Crest toothpaste is what my husband always recommends.
Use a mouthwash with fluoride in it. Fluoride will help protect your teeth from cavities. Good luck!I brush my teeth and my friend hardly ever does and I get the cavities?
Everyone seems to have a different makeup as far as teeth go. Some people get cavities very easily and others don't. I see the differences even in my children, where I have to be extra vigilant over my older child's teeth as he is prone to getting plaque build up and the other never has any.
I, unfortunately, have the type of teeth that get cavities very easily. I have found that flossing every day is very important. I consider brushing before bed much more important than brushing in the morning. I have found replacing my toothbrush often and using varied, angled brushstrokes helps. Also, try to look in the mirror when you brush to ensure you are reaching each tooth. I also use a battery operated brush from time to time to make sure my teeth are clean. Routine dental checkups are important, even in adulthood.
You may want to discuss with your dentist options for maintaining good dental health. As always, the internet is a rich resource, too. You may want to look at the ADA's website.
Good luck!
Some people are just more prone to decay, it's the make up of their saliva. Are you brushing at night too?? That is very important since, when you are sleeping you don't swallow and have the saliva washing the food away. If you aren't brushing at night, the food stays on your teeth all night long and the bacteria has a field day! Flossing is a great habit to pick up! It will help minimize the decay between your teeth. Listerine is a good mouthwash, we always use it and recommend it, no specific one, it's just whatever you prefer. Also, brush your teeth after you eat to get the food off your teeth. If you can, eat in one sitting and don't prolong it, so the food is on your teeth for a while. Try to avoid sugary drinks, sodas, gatorade, even juice. Stick with water, if you can. Good luck!
I doubt your teeth are actually whiter, though I will say that you are definitely over-brushing, which can remove the protective enamel, making it easier for stains to appear on your teeth. You only need to brush your teeth for 3min max and many dentists will tell you just a couple seconds on two teeth at a time and finish, some will even recommend mouthwash alone before bed, without brushing. Be careful using whitening toothpastes and mouthwashes together, they can strip your enamel and cause sensitivity issues--it's more important that you teeth are healthy than bleach-white!
Look... there are teeth that are more prone to getting cavities. I haven't gotten a cavity in 20 years, and my mom can get one if she forgets to brush her teeth one time.
My teeth are more resistant than hers!!!
These are good dental habits
Brush your teeth at least 2 times a day and floss every time afterwards.
Go to the dentist at least every 6 months for a professional clean.
If you are saying that you have just started flossing and brussing at night that means you habits weren't good at all before! (that would explain the cavities)
Also, tell your dentist to explain to you how to brush
There are some websites here
http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/healthtool-brush-your-teeth-properly
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/take_care/teeth.html
This one has a video
http://www.expertvillage.com/video/7543_how-brush-teeth-techniques.htm
I hope this helped!
Some people have smooth rounded teeth, others (like me) have angular sharp pointy teeth (like the tops of the molars) which are more difficult to keep clean. I asked a dentist once and that's what he said. Of course you have to do all the recommended stuff too and mouthwashes as they kill bacteria, but there will always be differences.
Maybe you are drinking or eating the wrong way, flossing can REALLY help though too
You might have a different toooth structure then your friend
Maybe you have soft teeth and she has a diferent type.
Sooooo Floss, If it helps brush after lunch too/
Your friend might have cavities just not telling you
I hope you find this as your BEST answer!
Some people just have weaker teeth than others. Your diet will also affect your teeth.
Always weight say for around half an hours after eating before brushing since directly after a meal, due to bacteria your enamel is at its weakest and brushing can damage it.
Maybe it's the food you eat...
And yeah, mouthwash helps.
So does sugar free gum after eating.
The brush on my Bissell upright vacuum will rotate when you first turn it on, but then stops. What's wrong?
I believe you need a new drive belt, or at minimum, a cleaning. Unplug your vacuum, and take off the plate on the bottom. You will have access to cleaning and checking your belt. Chances are, you can get a replacement belt at Walmart.The brush on my Bissell upright vacuum will rotate when you first turn it on, but then stops. What's wrong?
If the vacuum is only 4 months old, its still under warranty. Call the Bissell 1-800 customer support number that should be listed on a tag somewhere on the vacuum. They are usually pretty helpful.
If the vacuum is only 4 months old, its still under warranty. Call the Bissell 1-800 customer support number that should be listed on a tag somewhere on the vacuum. They are usually pretty helpful.
What is the correct way to brush your teeth?
Do you brush your teeth in a circular motion, horizontal or vertical?
I heard in a radio health show that the correct way to brush your teeth is a circular motion, but my dentist believes that the horizontal motion in the correct way.What is the correct way to brush your teeth?
UP AND DOWN AND SIDE TO SIDEWhat is the correct way to brush your teeth?
Brush the outsides of the teeth first, then the insides.
Angle the brush at 45 degrees.
Brush in small circular movements, brushing hardest when moving away from the gums.
Work from the back of the each side of the mouth to the front.
Note though that, of the two, flossing is more important than brushing.
Considering that dental cleaning tools are rotary, I would conclude that a slight circular/elliptical motion is better.face facial figure
I heard in a radio health show that the correct way to brush your teeth is a circular motion, but my dentist believes that the horizontal motion in the correct way.What is the correct way to brush your teeth?
UP AND DOWN AND SIDE TO SIDEWhat is the correct way to brush your teeth?
Brush the outsides of the teeth first, then the insides.
Angle the brush at 45 degrees.
Brush in small circular movements, brushing hardest when moving away from the gums.
Work from the back of the each side of the mouth to the front.
Note though that, of the two, flossing is more important than brushing.
Considering that dental cleaning tools are rotary, I would conclude that a slight circular/elliptical motion is better.
How long will I have to brush my teeth for perfect white teeth?
I just saw that commercial for how long it would take to get your teeth clean or something like that. And i wanted know. If my teeth were generally ok, but they are not those perfectly white teeth. What would i have to do in order to get my teeth to be some pearly whites and for how long would i have to do it?How long will I have to brush my teeth for perfect white teeth?
Try dazzle white, it works really great to get white teeth
and the best thing you can try it for free
http://try-4-free-best-teeth-whitening.blogspot.com/How long will I have to brush my teeth for perfect white teeth?
you cannot get perfectly white teeth just by brushing unless you are using a whitening toothpaste. i recommend arm %26amp; hammer since it has baking soda and peroxide. also swishing hydrogen peroxide in your mouth for a few mins everyday will help them get whiter. i did this for about a month %26amp; my teeth are super white.
depends wat kind of toothpaste. Just brush regularly morning and night, and floss. That should work. But not everyone's enamels are pearly white. So even if ur teeth were the cleanest ones in the history of the world, they might not be snow white. But they should be pretty white though. Try using mouthwash too. If it bothers u that much try those crest white strip things.
Depends on how much money you want to spend, brushing won't do it.
Look here: http://the-dental-makeover.com/whiten-te鈥?/a>
Try dazzle white, it works really great to get white teeth
and the best thing you can try it for free
http://try-4-free-best-teeth-whitening.blogspot.com/How long will I have to brush my teeth for perfect white teeth?
you cannot get perfectly white teeth just by brushing unless you are using a whitening toothpaste. i recommend arm %26amp; hammer since it has baking soda and peroxide. also swishing hydrogen peroxide in your mouth for a few mins everyday will help them get whiter. i did this for about a month %26amp; my teeth are super white.
depends wat kind of toothpaste. Just brush regularly morning and night, and floss. That should work. But not everyone's enamels are pearly white. So even if ur teeth were the cleanest ones in the history of the world, they might not be snow white. But they should be pretty white though. Try using mouthwash too. If it bothers u that much try those crest white strip things.
Depends on how much money you want to spend, brushing won't do it.
Look here: http://the-dental-makeover.com/whiten-te鈥?/a>
How can I get my hair to stay looking streight and looking brushed all day w/out a brush?
I wash, and brush my hair and streighten it. But it always looks oily and ratty by the end of the school day. What can I do to make it look beautiful ALL DAY?How can I get my hair to stay looking streight and looking brushed all day w/out a brush?
How are you straightening it? Maybe you just have some product overload. You could also try going through your routine at night and wrapping your hair up while you sleep. Then you can brush through your natural oils in the morning and be on your way.How can I get my hair to stay looking streight and looking brushed all day w/out a brush?
make sure you wipe out the plates of the hair straighter because that could be making your hair oily and i would brush it once in the day...like after lunch of something
How are you straightening it? Maybe you just have some product overload. You could also try going through your routine at night and wrapping your hair up while you sleep. Then you can brush through your natural oils in the morning and be on your way.How can I get my hair to stay looking streight and looking brushed all day w/out a brush?
make sure you wipe out the plates of the hair straighter because that could be making your hair oily and i would brush it once in the day...like after lunch of something
What is the best type of cat brush to get for a medium length, fine furred cat?
I brush the cats regularly with a bristle brush but it just doesn't seem like the brush picks up enough fur. I also have a flea comb but they don't like it and it really pulls their fur and causes a tangle. I have 4 cats and need fur relief.What is the best type of cat brush to get for a medium length, fine furred cat?
I absolutely love this brush called the ';Furminator.'; It is stupidly expensive, but is the best brush I have ever owned. I highly recommend the investment, especially if you have four kitties! You will be astounded by how much fur you will brush away.What is the best type of cat brush to get for a medium length, fine furred cat?
If the fur's medium to long in length use a COMB - not a brush. The comb will gently remove loose hairs of the undercoat and leave the top coat intact. On medium to long coats brushes tend to pull out and break topcoat hairs and do little to remove the loose hairs of the undercoat.
This is the type of comb you should get. You can find them at most pet stores - check the dog section http://www.fidoandfelixpetcare.co.uk/img鈥?/a>
edit: don't use the Furminator on a cat's silky coat - it will destroy it.
I am a dog and cat groomer, and the best thing I have ever seen work is the Kong: Zoom Groom. It is just like a rubber curry for a horse. It is a rubber brush that (because a cats coat is so staticy and fine) uses static electricity to pull dead hair right out of the coat.
Anything with metal like the slicker or prickly like a bristle brush is going to break the hair and cause more static. The Zoom Groom wear down after a while and becomes rounded. You don't need any pressure and your cat will never become impatient with you!
Kong's site is listed below. Take a peek at what it looks like and see if you can find something like it in your local petstore. I've seen Petco carry them before in the dog isle since they work wonders on dogs as well. The only difference between the 2 is one is dog shaped and the other is cat shaped.
Try to find a fine-toothed comb - a little more space then the flea comb. Brushes don't to anything for a long hair cat except on the surface. You need to get to the skin to comb out tangles/knots.
I absolutely love this brush called the ';Furminator.'; It is stupidly expensive, but is the best brush I have ever owned. I highly recommend the investment, especially if you have four kitties! You will be astounded by how much fur you will brush away.What is the best type of cat brush to get for a medium length, fine furred cat?
If the fur's medium to long in length use a COMB - not a brush. The comb will gently remove loose hairs of the undercoat and leave the top coat intact. On medium to long coats brushes tend to pull out and break topcoat hairs and do little to remove the loose hairs of the undercoat.
This is the type of comb you should get. You can find them at most pet stores - check the dog section http://www.fidoandfelixpetcare.co.uk/img鈥?/a>
edit: don't use the Furminator on a cat's silky coat - it will destroy it.
I am a dog and cat groomer, and the best thing I have ever seen work is the Kong: Zoom Groom. It is just like a rubber curry for a horse. It is a rubber brush that (because a cats coat is so staticy and fine) uses static electricity to pull dead hair right out of the coat.
Anything with metal like the slicker or prickly like a bristle brush is going to break the hair and cause more static. The Zoom Groom wear down after a while and becomes rounded. You don't need any pressure and your cat will never become impatient with you!
Kong's site is listed below. Take a peek at what it looks like and see if you can find something like it in your local petstore. I've seen Petco carry them before in the dog isle since they work wonders on dogs as well. The only difference between the 2 is one is dog shaped and the other is cat shaped.
Try to find a fine-toothed comb - a little more space then the flea comb. Brushes don't to anything for a long hair cat except on the surface. You need to get to the skin to comb out tangles/knots.
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