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Beeisme
post Feb 9 2011, 03:33 PM

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Hi there,

I am from Penang too and seriously need grooming for my puppy.
But my poor puppy cannot sit in car, she will 'vomit' (her saliva keep pouring out) and I dont know why.
When I send her to her vaccine, it just next road around the corner but she will 'vomit' from the start she sit in car. I wonder she have 'car-phobia'? blink.gif

Well, I am looking for grooming that able to come my house which offer full set of grooming (maybe) at a reasonable price.
I have phone my nearest grooming center while they offer only RM30 for trimming hair, nail cutting and bathing. *my puppy cannot sit car*.
But now my puppy fur got matted after I change my shampoo! mad.gif I was so upset when I bath with her, I dare not comb her hair. icon_question.gif

At first, I uses a normal puppy shampoo which introduce by the shop assistant, after using it, my puppy got dandruff problem all over her body.
Then my mum friend introduce another shampoo that contain 'sulfur' which they believe it can sure the dandruff problem and keep the ticks away.
Not forgetting to mention that my puppy got ticks, I bought 'Frontline' spray but no effect on my puppy where I have stop using it. shakehead.gif
Ended up my puppy got fur matted problem! vmad.gif

May I know what is the best way to cure the matted problem? And also the ticks? It was so heart pain when I saw the stupid ticks is so stupid fat!

Hope to hear from you all.

Thanks,
Beeisme
Beeisme
post Feb 11 2011, 02:25 PM

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QUOTE(Divas @ Feb 9 2011, 08:02 PM)
Your dog is probably a little car sick, you can get them out of it. Start by getting her to sit in the car with the engine off. Stay with her for a few minutes, give her a few treats and tell her she is good (but don't make a huge fuss or go over the top, let her know that being in the car is a very normal thing), do this a couple of times a day for 3 days). Next turn on the engine and put her in the car, repeat the treat giving and stuff, again for 3 days. Then get in the car with her (engine on) and take a short drive (like up and down your road, or around the block, less than 5 minutes is enough to start with), do this every day once or twice for a week. Slowly start to increase the distance you travel with her in the car and usually most dogs will overcome the car sickness.
Make sure you don't go for a drive with her for at least 2 hours after he eats (as the food can cause her to have more pronounced sickness).

As far as the mats and dandruff goes. If you think a Shampoo is causing skin problems (like the puppy shampoo causing dandruff) try just changing shampoo to a very natural and most importantly fragrance free shampoo before going for something medicated. The sulfur shampoo will dry out the coat and cause the coat to mat faster than it otherwise would (but more about mats later). It is best to try and avoid medicated washes as much as possible for minor problems (such as dandruff) as the skin can build an immunity to them meaning if a more serious problem comes along you need to use a more serious medicated wash.

As far as ticks go. Frontline spray won't be 100% effective unless you get it all over the body (making it quite tricky to use) a better option is to go for one of the spot-on products (Frontline-combo or Advantix). Alternatively you can choose to use Revolution (which prevents ticks, fleas, mites and heartworms).

On to mats. There are only 2 ways to stop mats: Brush your dog regularly or keep the coat very short. Although there are many things that can make mats appear faster (coat condition, coat length, activity level etc.), daily brushing will keep them away no matter what.
If you see/feel mats in your dogs coat, brush them out before bathing, bathing will only tighten the mats and make them harder to remove. If you leave them in longer, eventually they will be impossible to remove (not to mention painful for your dog) and need to be shaved/cut off.
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Hi Divas

Glad to hear from you. Thanks for spending time to read and reply my post. notworthy.gif

Oh, no wonder she always 'car-sick' whenever she get into car. I will try use your method to train her and see. laugh.gif . It really takes time to train puppy.

Ya, my first thought is shampoo, now I realize is her fur is too long. According to my mum friend, she said that when she scratch herself will make her fur mats. rclxub.gif I think I will have to trim her mats hair part and some of her hair. But she looks so fluffy and cute when she got longer hair. laugh.gif .
I usually I bath with my puppy every 2 days, like if Monday I bath with her, I will bath with her on Thursday. Is it alright to bath with her more often? Cause I cant stand the smell if I bath with her once a week! shakehead.gif . My friend bath her dog once a week only, I wonder how is the smell. rolleyes.gif

Another thing I would like to ask is which dog food is best for poodle? Currently my puppy is eating pedigree and I do not know how good is it. doh.gif . When I first bought, the shop assistant told me pedigree is too salty. Is it true? Until now I do not know which brand is the best for her. Please advice. icon_question.gif

Thanks again,
Beeisme

Beeisme
post Feb 12 2011, 08:56 AM

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QUOTE(lit_ching @ Feb 11 2011, 06:45 PM)
Read the dog food thread - http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1411212

Divas and many others have contributed a lot of information regarding dog food, thumbs up to them thumbup.gif

Its not suggest to bath your furkid too frequent as it would deplete healthy oils from the coat and skin, once a week or two weeks is a good one for poodle since i assume you keep your furkid indoor smile.gif 

There is no best food for poodle, the best food is the food which suit the most to your furkid. Pxxxgxxx is one of the lousiest in the market after you getting know how to differentiate good and bad dog food smile.gif
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Hello lit_ching

Thanks for your suggestion. I just found out the thread and there is really helpful.
I felt so bad cause Im actualy feeding my poodle puppy with nasty food. sad.gif.
I will switch as soon as possible. I think I will switch ti Canidae or Health Food. tongue.gif

Oh really? But I really could not stand the smell after 2-3 days after bathing. >.<
Yes, I keep my puppy indoor only. I never bring her go outdoor cause I scared of infection on other dogs or environment.

My puppy usually can poo 3-4 times a day. I wonder is it normal? While her poo is yellow in color, solid type.

Hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks,
Beeisme
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post Feb 12 2011, 03:57 PM

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QUOTE(lit_ching @ Feb 12 2011, 10:34 AM)
haha, its ok, every one starting from null, we learn along the way. I also fed blackwxxd in the first few weeks when my furkid first with me, then i changed to Orijen and never look back, my furkid is doing well with the kibble and always crave for more after finish the meal laugh.gif

If i not mistaken, there is some post suggested that you can use dog fragrance instead of shampoo that keep your dog smell good for long time as the chemical ingrediences in the shampoo isn't good for your dog skin and coat.

Did you dog complete the 3 routine vaccination? Some may suggest not to bring them out to avoid being expose to those potential harms before completed the vaccination. Some may not, i personally bring my furkid out after her 2nd vaccination, of course i took some considerable risk, i was holding her when wandering around, put her in the car and drive around my living area and she also met with my another furkid at my mum's house. I believe in this early time is the best time for my furkid to get used to what will be surrounding her when she gradually grows up. Anway, this is your choice, you can do some research and see which suit you the most, there is no definite right or wrong, do what you comfortable with

My furkid also poo average 3-4 times a day, 1st when she woke up before her breakfast (i will only release the breakfast to her after she poo tongue.gif ), 2nd during late afternoon some time after her lunch and 3rd during late evening some time after her dinner. I think its normal since got input then of course got output laugh.gif
It make sense to say that the poo colour is decided on what your furkid has taken, i also don't know whether yellow is healthy or not, but solid instead of watery is what you want to see. My furkid has dark brown and solid, so far so good
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Hello lit_ching

Glad to hear from you. smile.gif . That's very nice of you.

Ya, I will try to search from pet shops. Now I realize my puppy dont really like the food I gave her. Like when I give her, she just turn away and only sometime she will come and *sniff* and eat some. She will never crave for more. blink.gif . Must switch as soon as possible.

My mum has agreed that will bath her twice a week or we really cant stand the smell. Ohya, any suggestion for shampoo and conditioner for poodle? Maybe the fragrance? laugh.gif I just trim her hair my own yesterday, and is quite short and untidy. (sorry puppy). That was my first time because I really cant stand the mats problem on her body. Now her hair is very smooth and I think is my shampoo problem. Im using the McLee's Sulphur Dog Shampoo. Its produced in Malaysia. I do not know is my mistake when bath with her or is the shampoo problem that make my puppy hair mats. icon_question.gif Please advice me.

She has taken her 2nd vaccination and waiting for the 3rd one to finish it. Her last vaccination is on 12 Jan 2011. I have forgotten when is the next dose. sweat.gif Any idea when is the 3rd dose?
My puppy usually walk in my marble floor and refuse to walk on tar road, I assume is too rough for her? So never bring her anywhere, only let her run inside my house.

Oh, then I think is normal for my puppy. Cause Pxxxxxee is yellow one. whistling.gif . Thanks for your advice.

Thanks a lot,
Beeisme

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post Feb 14 2011, 06:44 PM

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QUOTE(lit_ching @ Feb 13 2011, 04:10 PM)
you are welcome, i am also a new owner for my furkid for only 5 months, i am also learning in the process.

Sorry, i have no good recommendation for you but i have seen some people suggest to use Pet Esthé, etc. , choose those shampoo which is natural and organic, they are mostly free from added chemicals and will be more gentle for your furkid. Hehe, i have no experince on using fragrance though  laugh.gif

She is due for her 3rd injection since your last vaccination is on 12th Jan, its a once a month process for the first three injection and once a year subsequently. Your vet will also provide deworm to your furkid at the same time.

Don't let your furkid walk on the outside ground other than your house until she has finished all the vaccination to reduce the chance of being infected. Personally i hold my furkid during the walk.

If you free, you can read some books or find information from internet to learn more about your little companion, that will be enjoyable smile.gif
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Hi lit_ching,

Wau, very fast learner are you. Im very slow in absorbing new things. blush.gif

Oh, ya, I able to go to bigger pet shop far from my house this afternoon while lunch break, the shop owner there was very friendly where she answer all my question very patience. thumbup.gif She gave me Natural Balance Lamb meal and Brown Rice sample for my dog. While I bought Doggyman vegetable treats for my puppy. laugh.gif But I haven let her eat the treats yet. Must teach her something then give her some treats. smile.gif . Until now I could not decide which is beat for my toy poodle. I have Orijin, Canidae, Health Food, Acada in the list yet cant find the best one for her. doh.gif

Ya, I will bring her to her 3rd vacc as soon as in this month. laugh.gif
Yuppy, will search for more info through Internet, really appreciate for you advice.

Thanks a lot
Beeisme



 

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