spay risky? spay can prevent our furkids from lotsa disease at old age, should be safer as we do not know what is the side effect u will get from the injection in long run. i always thought im being selfish for not spaying my boy.

This post has been edited by sinv: May 29 2008, 04:00 PM

never heard of such injection wor. it's better to spay if u dun wan accidents to happen lor. regarding the appetite it depends on dogs one, some after one day they will start to eat already. your dog wont be not eating forever after spaying. it's normal to lose appetite.

Sinv, i am now thinking whether to spay Cooper anot, coz tht day my dance teacher went to SPCA for some campaign they held regarding this also...she got few mongrels and she did it at a very low price...and she advice me to spay cooper before 6 months and gave alot of leaflets regarding tht spaying can prevent alot of sickness...

the decision is still on me...my bf and i thinking to get cooper a partner when he grows up...at times my mouth quite bad...tell him tht i will spay him if he is naughty...but abit sayang and "sam tung" also...

I surf and find the info about jabs to prevent pregnancy in female dogs and this url below provide some info:
http://www.champdogsforum.co.uk/board/topic/96821.html

It seems like there are side effects and can cause complications. No precautions are 100% safe. In rare circumstances, female dogs still conceive even after getting this jab. A sudden change in hormones level will cause probs to their appetite and weight problem as well. So, the best conclusion is to spay them.

This post has been edited by mikoyuki: May 29 2008, 04:09 PM

i think spaying b4 6 months is not right le. According to my vet, it's best to spay around 8months - 1 year old. Sum more, please don't bring to government place to spay cooper if u intend to do so (my opinion), i have a fren send her doggie to spay at govement place and puppy passed away after operation. takut

No probs! Glad that I can help. Any enquiries regarding grooming, don't hesitate to ask

Another question since expert is here,

What type of comb should we use to comb poodle?

wah! issit...i have not come to a decision i want to spay him...as time is nearer i will consult the vet...i also ask her..."eh spay at government wor, not scary and not safe meh?" she said all the same lar...i just keep quiet...i think typo error...it should be after 6 months...not before 6 months.

Anyway sinv, thanks for highlighted me on the government thingy

This post has been edited by elsie2602: May 29 2008, 04:18 PM

Yah....is hard decision the go for Jabs or Spay. Once Spay....that it, but jabs still have U turn back. All have pro and con.

Expert ar... it depends on regular combing use or to detangle their matted furs. If regular combing and daily use, then a slicker brush like this would be sufficient:



Comb terbalik the directions of hair growth. Be very gentle when using slicker brush. Try to comb the brush on your own hand first to know the strength to apply on combing your poodle. Because if u comb too vigorously, will cause slicker brush burn on their skin. Remember to comb them well b4 bathing, not after! If not the matted fur will become more matted and u will not be able to rinse well the shampoo from their body. In time...the chemical of the shampoo stucks inside the matted furs will cause irritations to their skin.

This post has been edited by mikoyuki: May 29 2008, 04:30 PM

i have something like tht too...but mine rounded one...tht day i saw the groomer use this rectangular type also...

Never use a slicker brush on a dog's face or ears. The needle-like comb can accidently poke their eyes and the skin ard the ears are too delicate. For face and ears, u can use this...

hahah before i could throw another question, u already answered....

i use both slicker and normal comb like the 2nd one. but the 2nd one i buy cheap de. wanted to get a better1. Any brand to recommend?

Yeah yeah...I can read your mind

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Added on May 29, 2008, 4:40 pmThose that groomers use are not branded also. As long as it's a stainless steel brush

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Added on May 29, 2008, 4:44 pmI started a thread about grooming but no1 wanna reply my thread ler Thought wanna direct all enquiries about grooming over there...so that not only poodle owners but other breed owners as well can learn a bit more basic knowledge about grooming their own dogs.

This post has been edited by mikoyuki: May 29 2008, 04:44 PM

ic. cos the current one like got Rusty already.

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Added on May 29, 2008, 4:47 pmmayb not many people online now. u will get respond soon i guess.

This post has been edited by sinv: May 29 2008, 04:47 PM

The thread being push back not on the front dy ler...later no1 can c

yeah cant find ur thread

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/707332

lol i think someone bought before that metal comb at seapark pet supplies...#1 All System brand