For an 8-10 lb dog, how long does it take you to remove the matting... and how often do you use this?
2068933
It depends on how many mats there are. Small mats take 10-15 seconds to comb out. I follow up with a steel comb after I slice thru the mat a few times.
2068934
hello,I bought it for my wife..she has used them about 3 times... it nice, because it cuts right thru the hair. is not a bad item for the money. it doesn't take long because is sharp
2068935
I use it on my shih tzu 10lbs and it takes me an hour. I dont use it as often as i should maybe every 2-3 weeks if you check for mats more frequently take them out as soon as possible..will save you alot of trouble and time the sooner you get it out.
2068936
The tool is awesome and will not regret getting it. It does take a while because you don't want to pull too hard. I let him have breaks. I do twice a day but when all are out, I will check him weekly. Get it
2068937
Well my dog is 68 pounds or so, so I never finish it in one day. I use it almost every day until I get all the mattes. For an 8-10 pound dog, it should not take too long, but it depends on your dog and how squirmy they are. My dog hates being brushed, so it takes me forever!
1671256
Semi easily. It leaves a powdery residue if you don't wipe it. I don't clean it off after each time as it doesn't bother me. But when I do go to clean it after about 2 weeks it does take a little more effort than just rinsing it with soapy water.
933756
it will take matting out of any dog or cat with very little trouble or pulling. One of the best tools I have for my dog.
1383084
Thanks for the info. We have 2 dogs and I'm worried that I'll have to change the bag once a week! It seemed like I was constantly dumping out the bagless one, a chore I really didn't like! I don't mind removing the bags, it's just that the cost of buying a lot of them can add up. We'll see how it goes - vacuum just arrived today!
122528
i like the scent better but i am using both alternating of course, because my little mauxie has turned into a little ball of mats and i brush her and remove mats twice a day! she is trimmed to 1 inch length hair and bathed every 3 weeks. actually used my shampoo and conditioner on her today out of desperation and she still mats but she smells great! THE STUFF SMELLS NICE :)
933755
I have a 6 yrs old Shih Tzu and it works great! Instead of scissors that leave a bunt cut and gap the Safari DE - Matting comb takes only the mat and does so by layering the hair in the area your working on. I am completely satisfied with mine! !! Hope this helps you out. By the way I so all my grooming myself with trips to the groomer every 3 months and my groomers amazed at how well he looks.
1732856
My Maine Coon is +/- 12 pounds and is very happy with the heated pad. As I mentioned before, the pad is surrounded by a padded circle (sort of like a surround pillow). I was able to snip open the seam to the pillow and was easily able to remove about half the padding. If needed, I could remove it all. The pad has a fleece cover which I wasn't sure Mr. Picky would like so I put a towel over it. Now that he's used to and likes the heat, I've removed the towel and he continues to enjoy it. There are two 1/2' pieces of foam with the pad plus I've got mine on a seat cushion. Both the foam pads and the heating pad itself are easily removed from the cover. Hope this helps. mj My Maine Coon is +/- 12 pounds and is very happy with the heated pad. As I mentioned before, the pad is surrounded by a padded circle (sort of like a surround pillow). I was able to snip open the seam to the pillow and was easily able to remove about half the padding. If needed, I could remove it all. The pad has a fleece cover which I wasn't sure Mr. Picky would like so I put a towel over it. Now that he's used to and likes the heat, I've removed the towel and he continues to enjoy it. There are two 1/2' pieces of foam with the pad plus I've got mine on a seat cushion. Both the foam pads... » Read More My Maine Coon is +/- 12 pounds and is very happy with the heated pad. As I mentioned before, the pad is surrounded by a padded circle (sort of like a surround pillow). I was able to snip open the seam to the pillow and was easily able to remove about half the padding. If needed, I could remove it all. The pad has a fleece cover which I wasn't sure Mr. Picky would like so I put a towel over it. Now that he's used to and likes the heat, I've removed the towel and he continues to enjoy it. There are two 1/2' pieces of foam with the pad plus I've got mine on a seat cushion. Both the foam pads and the heating pad itself are easily removed from the cover. Hope this helps. mj « Show Less
708590
Actually easier to leave it on all day. I would just remove it at night, wash occasionally. Also check belly and thigh area for cleanliness and make sure skin stays dry. I would wipe my dog down at night, powder him and put a leak proof pad under him for the night. I did leave it on 24 hrs occasionally towards the end when it was hard to maneuver him but wouldn't recommend it if the dog can move around too much.
1527159
I would recommend the FURminator.We have been using it for several years and just bought a second one for upstairs. At first you may need to still cut out some sections of matted hair,but if you use the FURminator every day day you will probably not need to cut the matted fur.
1518785
works great for my scottie. She's about 22 lbs and is very good about letting me clip her. If your dog is good about grooming I would say this will work fine, if not, I'd probably get something a little heavier. I love mine. Mattie just wants to lay down and let me go so it helps to keep her on her feet which makes it easier.
1530741
You know I am not sure about this. I think you need to call the manufacturer on that one. We did not trim our collie's fur around his neck as indicated. I think his skin is very sensitive and that might not be a good thing for him. So, anyways; it is going on about 1 1/2 months now; and our life has changed. We like the fact that it promotes a more balanced dog. We do not put it on longer than the recommended time. It is supposed to be 11 hours or less. Fortunately, it works well with walking, playing, indoor play where it isn't needed, and the outdoor play is now QUIET. The phone number of Sportdog is 1-800-732-0144. You know I am not sure about this. I think you need to call the manufacturer on that one. We did not trim our collie's fur around his neck as indicated. I think his skin is very sensitive and that might not be a good thing for him. So, anyways; it is going on about 1 1/2 months now; and our life has changed. We like the fact that it promotes a more balanced dog. We do not put it on longer than the recommended time. It is supposed to be 11 hours or less. Fortunately, it works well with walking, playing, indoor play where it isn't needed, and the outdoor play is now QUIET. The phone number of... » Read More You know I am not sure about this. I think you need to call the manufacturer on that one. We did not trim our collie's fur around his neck as indicated. I think his skin is very sensitive and that might not be a good thing for him. So, anyways; it is going on about 1 1/2 months now; and our life has changed. We like the fact that it promotes a more balanced dog. We do not put it on longer than the recommended time. It is supposed to be 11 hours or less. Fortunately, it works well with walking, playing, indoor play where it isn't needed, and the outdoor play is now QUIET. The phone number of Sportdog is 1-800-732-0144. « Show Less
134382
First I must ask if you have ever groomed a dog? Second, if your dog is matted, a #10 or #7F are good blades to use. If your dog is badly matted, you first have to make a space for the blade to get between the matt and the skin being careful not to cut the dog. DO NOT bathe the dog before clipping as it will make the matts worse and the hair will take hours to dry. This will take a while to do because you have to be very careful. I would not use a ceramic blade, the non-ceramic blades are just as good. I hope I have been some help to you and please feel free to ask about anything that is not clear to you.
76948
I think it depends on the type of pet. However, we have two large dogs and it seems to brush off easily.
443271
Yes, I usually just wipe it off with a damp cloth. I've also used slightly soapy water with a cloth to clean it as well. It's been really durable so far and my dog is a bit on the slobbery side!
2059083
If he will let you spray it on him and rub it in a bit, it does seem to help loosen them. It won't get rid of them completely, but it does seem to prevent the tangles from getting worse as the fur grows out, so in theory after a while the mats could just be pulled right off.
821014
Over 20 minutes. I use it for two small rugs daily (We have a german shepherd who sheds a lot) and it makes it through cleaning them On high I'd say 10-12
677839
I used it directly from the bottle. Was generous in using it depending on how matted the dog was.