Can I use this to shave the sensitive private areas on my dog? She gets mats around her wee-wee, a groomer has to shave it &amp; I'd rather do it.
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You can but you still need to be careful and take your time around sensitive areas. I would recommend doing those areas first while the clippers are still cool to touch, once they get hot and you use them without a guard they will cause skin irritations.
502944
This will certainly break up any badly matted areas though this has a bladed edge and you have to be careful with it. If you have an American Eskimo you will need to regularly brush and use a deshedding tool and I recommend the Furminator at this link: FURminator Long Hair deShedding Tool for Dogs, Large
720053
I've been a groomer for over 40 years. This is a powerful clipper. I would use a #7f blade to shave your chow to the skin. If you want to leave the hair longer, you could use an attachment (andis guard), but the hair must be in good condition to get the guard through it.
1822822
Although rare...I experienced minor nicks to the private area when using the foil end. Take the following steps:1. Prepare area with Neutrogena Men's Sensitive Skin Shave Cream...this is an excellent product...not only for your face.2. After using the shaver, rinse off the blades and use either Remington Shaver Saver, or Phillips Norelco Aerosol Spray Cleaner on the cutting blades.I usually shave my private area every 2 weeks...the Results are well worth the extra steps using these quality products. You'll be 'Proud' to show-off. To whom...that's up to you...
333742
Its just a trimer, so will only cut hair around areas hard to get to. To be honest, I don't use any of the combs because it doesn't do that good of a job to begin with. I have 2 small dogs and manage to get the hair around the eyes, nose and ears, between the toes and close to their private areas. I don't see this item being much use for any thing else or on big dogs. Hope I've helped!
84109
I found my blades don't heat up too terrible. I did purchase the cool down spray and an extra set of blades so I could change them out if they did. I have a cocker spaniel and his coat was really thick and they did an excellent job of grooming him. He is no longer with me sadly.
672033
This is a trimmer, and not a razor, so don't expect close shaves! Depending on the length that you cut your hair, you may experience some itchiness. Take your time down there!
674540
Yes, I would say it would be great for sensitive skin. I haven't shaved with a "razor" razor for years and this is a quick and easy shave for me in the morning. No razor burn at all.
665770
Olivia, I am the creator of Scaredy Cut and I think it's wonderful for you and your dog that you have a successful relationship with your groomer. If you are getting the grooming your dog needs and wants to be happy and healthy with the groomer then you really don't need to add to that with SCAREDY CUT or any other tool. If you do need to do some maintenance at home you could use SCAREDY CUT to do single cuts only, which would not involve brushing through the hair. Sincerely, Matthew Michel (877) SCAREDYCUT
1832746
I have a dog who gets very matted and we use it on him. We brush a little and then use the clipper, brush some more and clip. it takes a while but it works.
1464191
I would be surprised if this was sufficient for shaving. I have long hair maine coon cats, of which a few need occasional shave downs despite all my daily grooming. I do have to use a prescription sedative from my vet in order to calm them down beforehand. Its better for them and for you. They won't be so scared of the shaver or scissors. Periodically my husband do butt trims only and with the two of us, one speaking sweetly to them and holding them in position, we can get by without sedation of any kind. It only takes 5 minutes.
192930
As a professional pet groomer for the last 10 years I would advise to look at your pet, does it have more hair over or under 2" long? If the majority of hair is shaggier then get the longer one. If the majority of hair is shorter than get the shorter haired version. But the basis of a good deshedding is the bath and blow out, I cannot tell you the difference my customers notice in the way we can hydro-massage quality soap-free shampoos into the coat, condition the hair, and most of the loose hair slides out in the bath. Then you use a nice big professional HV (high velocity) dryer like our K-9 II to blow the hair out straight and fluffy, then use this tool. It glides right through. Look into finding a self-serve pet wash nearby to utilize their professional set-up and make sure your pet is clean enough to Furminate. Hope this helps someone, ~Serena
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My opinion is that if your dog is already afraid of the groomer and bites, this product will only make your dog more afraid...I have a non aggressive dog, I used this to keep her from running and barking at passerby's... it really frightened her and made her act weird and avoid me for a couple days...
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Does it come with just a regular shaving head attachment? Thinking about buying it for my wife whom sometimes her hair gets long on the legs. Her skin is very sensitive and after reading some of the reviews it seems like it will be painful when using it. I suppose that is why I am asking the question concerning a regular shaving head attachment just in case she cannot stand the pain
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I have 3 long- haired cats and i use it dry on them to remove single mats. If she is Severly matted this tool will hurt her. You have to pull on the hair to remove the mat, since this tool is made for dogs not cats. When my cats are severly matted (happens to them the older they get) i take them to the vet and have them shaved. You also could go to a groomer if she will sit. I know what you are going through with the mat situation, i have 2 Ragdolls and a Maine Coon.
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NEVER use shears to cut a matted animal. As a groomer I see this too often. Please take your pet to a professional groomer. Cats have very thin skin they need to be shaved with a 10 blade (that's safest). Too many people think it's easiest on their pet to have it done by mom or dad @ home but most of the time the pet winds up acting out & getting cut. It will be cheaper in the long run to do it right the 1st time. If cat stresses, take to vet for sedation & grooming. Pricier but safest. :D good luck!!!!
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This unit does cut close to the skin but there is still stubble. Think of the finish as the one you get at a barber around the ears. Very close, but still needs to be shaven. Not familiar with the care of this breed. It's interesting and I thought they were naturally hairless. I've never tried an electric razor on a dog. So, go at your own descretion here.Hope this helps.