[nagdu] Figby Update

Mon May 6 16:23:14 UTC 2013

Hi Sheila,

	Can you use the Furminator on them?  Some dogs don't like it, but if
you run it down their cots, applying little pressure, it gets rid of a lot
of the hair that falls out on your floors and gets on your clothes.
	Some groomers have a shedless treatment; they work fairly well,
after the first day or so, but, in my personal opinion, you can do as well,
for less money than a furminator.
	I also like a Tropiclean product; I'll have to look up exactly what
it is, but it is water-based and doesn't dry the coat and conditions the
coat and makes it smell nice.  Oxy-Clean, but the same company is great for
itching; I have even used it on my cats; it is gentle and water-based too
with herbs to soothe the itching; I haven't had to use steroid injections
for years because of these products, but I'm not saying  they might not be
needed in certain situations, but as any of you know who have had to go the
steroid route, it comes with its own set of problems.
	If you don't have a Furminator of your own, maybe someone has one
you could try, and I'd buy from amazon.com/ or somewhere similar; the vets
seem to get a hefty mark-up on the things.
Darla & Precious Roxy

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sheila Leigland
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 11:09 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Figby Update

darla
we have two golden retriever guides. Does a topical preparation help with
shedding? If so what do you rerecommend..
On 5/6/2013 9:16 AM, Darla Rogers wrote:
> Why do you think your dog has a double coat?  It insulates against 
> heat, bold and humidity.  Sorry; if your groomer is doing this, it is 
> irresponsible and unhealthy for the dog.
> 	Usually good grooming  and a topical product, unless there is an 
> allergy, should keep Ace looking and feeling his best.
> 	Remember, many groomers, while they may do a good job, will do what 
> you ask, unless it will kill a dog, which this won't, but they are 
> happy to take your money.
> Darla & Precious Roxy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ken Ace
> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 7:49 AM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Figby Update
>
> No, not so far and I have been doing it for about a year now.
> K&A
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Ray
> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 8:02 AM
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> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Figby Update
>
> You did mention that before. Have you had any noticeable skin problems 
> doing that?
>
> CL
>
> On May 6, 2013, at 6:25 AM, "Ken Ace" <ken at acenovels.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi, I may have mentioned this before but I get Ace shaved with a #7 
>> clipper every month. I don't see it but my wife says that it reduces 
>> the hair around our place by about 70%. I made a special deal with 
>> the groomer and got a good rate. Fortunately he is just four blocks away.
>> K&A
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Darla 
>> Rogers
>> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 7:20 AM
>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Figby Update
>>
>> I think we are all guiklty oif that, from time to time, Cindy Rae, 
>> but whennever I am grooming, it takes me awhile, so I don't feel so 
>> bad if I miss a day here and there, but i know people who have a 
>> place near or at work where they can do some grooming on break which
helps, too.
>> Darla & Precious Roxy
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Ray
>> Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2013 10:13 PM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Figby Update
>>
>> I wonder if most everyone grooms every day. I have to confess to 
>> being a little lax on it sometimes, but I have come to realize more 
>> and more that this is a really bad thing, so I'm doing way better. I 
>> didn't let him go long, but there does get to be way too much hair.
>>
>> CL
>>
>> On May 5, 2013, at 9:24 PM, "Jessica Diaz PC" <jldiaz421 at gmail.com>
wrote:
>>
>>> Hello
>>> As of now Figby is resting in the crate. Hubby will sleep close by 
>>> for
>>> 2 nights just to make sure we have no probs. He ate his rice and 
>>> canned chicken but did still have liquid when Alex took him before 
>>> bed. To Cindy, I don't know. He loves his dog but lets just say he 
>>> could be a bit more responsible about grooming. Ever since we got 
>>> married last year, this actually one of the huge things we um don't 
>>> see eye to eye on. I just automatically assumed that people take 
>>> care of
>> the dogs everyday.
>>> Jessica Diaz
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Ray
>>> Sent: Sunday, May 5, 2013 7:42 PM
>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Figby Update
>>>
>>> Well, Jessica, I hope they are able to discern what is wrong with 
>>> the poor pup. That is hard. I know your husband is having a tough 
>>> time; does this make him less attentive to Figby?
>>>
>>> CL
>>>
>>> On May 5, 2013, at 10:57 AM, "Jessica Diaz PC" <jldiaz421 at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>>> Hello
>>>> My husband's Figby is at the vet and the vet said it looks like a 
>>>> stomach bug. He is getting some medis and will be on a bland diet 
>>>> for
>>>> 3 days. While the vet was checking him over, they found 2 huge hard 
>>>> masses. They are very concerned and want to run tests right now. So 
>>>> that is what is happening. I'm sort of frustrated because I have 
>>>> noticed some changes in Figby before this but I think my husband is 
>>>> having a very hard time with the fact that Figby is 9 and is 
>>>> retiring at the end of this year. Please all keep him in your 
>>>> thoughts and
>> prayers.
>>>> Jessica Diaz
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