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[catter70]

My cats like to be brushed, but a struggle to clean eyes, ears or to give meds.

[Harpa]

Good recounting, @Desert Lily !

By time Judah (Yorkie) gets to us to stay, he's a disaster!  They never bother! He'll be here in March, so I know what we'll be facing.

First, it's trimming nails. DH's job. With this little contraption that buzzes. Judah doesn't that at all, so he wiggles and squiggles to beat the band. DH is over there somehow managing, but with all manner of verbal expressions!

When that's done, Judah races to the cabinet for a treat, and we oblige.

Then I take over with my good hair scizzors. DH holds him down, and even though I've done this many times before, I feel like I have no idea what I'm doing. Somehow he ends up looking much, much better! DH and I switch places, and he trims his private area.

Then into the drink for a bath w/ Yorkie shampoo. DH's "expertise", but I have to be there holding Judah's paw (so to speak). After the kitchen floor and Judah get a good thorough soaking and cleaning, Judah again races to the cabinet! How do we say no?

But at least we have a sweet smelling dog for the week, and he really is the best dog after all that hoopla!

[CalminHeart]

I did my dog's nails and grooming for many years. One day, he wasn't having it and hasn't allowed me to do his nails since. 

I refuse to traumatize my dog in any way. He was horribly abused before rescued and when I adopted him. I now take him to a pet shop for his nails and he does very well there. It's pretty inexpensive and worth not upsetting him.

I have to pick him up to get him in the shower....and get him in there with all 4 legs sticking straight out. LOL. I take him to a groomer a couple of times a year for his bath too. 

[JoyFilled Warrior]

Ya'll's recounting of events is sooo descriptive, & enjoyable to read, albeit sounding so incredibly awful,  all'round.

Im not sure I could endure that kind of stress, (let alone the dog, pet) esp without someone else's help.  At the same time, I can surely understand those prices are WHOA!!!

Really, really sounds like a crazy dilemma.

I certainly can understand, you dreaming, considering opening your own Grooming Services.

I often watch thru the windows of PetSmart to see how they groom their dogs. (Cant say I've seen them groom cats thru the windows).  Amazing how they do it with simply, seemingly only dog wiggling.  Seems like their own kind of "Doggie Magic," esp now that y'all so descriptively describe this!   YIKES!!!

(BTW, I suspect that the Drill sound freaks out pets, incl dogs)

Is there a "MEDICALLY PROVEN SAFE" dog semi- relaxer to give pooch, prior to this "awful for both" ordeal?

I applaud y'all for your tenacity, and great pet/pooch/kitty maintenance, love you for being such wonderful loving, & responsible pet parents.

Much, much Love from me, to you, for all this love you give your pets!

BTW, I've seen some kind of "hanging sling/swing" proposed on these threads here, albeit proposed for kitties. 

  Let me thumb thru for this "hanging sling" on here and post the info.  Maybe that might help?  You decide then.  Even if only help for a kitty, or also used for a pooch.  Might help.

Also, rigged for owner's to "express male dog ****** glands" also??  Somehow integrated in all that?  (I know, ya dont need yet another craziness to all this).

BRB

[JoyFilled Warrior]

Our own, super pet/owner/person lovable, multi Pet Owner  @We rescue cats recommended, (even with pic), this "sling" that might be considered for all these traumatic (for both pet/dog/cat parent/pet) 'events"

It's on this thread:

Pet Lovers:

"  ANYONE KNOW THE SECRET?  "

Author: @Tinkrbl44

Entry #9 of 15  by:  @We rescue cats

Here's the link to above:

https://community.qvc.com/t5/Pet-Lovers/ANYONE-KNOW-THE-SECRET/m-p/8722618#M164409

@We rescue cats  included a pic on that thread also:

Im SURE @We rescue cats  will help. She's experienced & a veritable darlin' inc Pet Darlin'

Good Luck, & lov'n prayers. 

Looking forward to reading how ya doing, loving pet owners.  

[RescueLover]

HELLO !!! @Desert Lily 🤗🤗🤗


I have a Much Better and Easier Solution for your fur baby!!!

Last year one of our senior dogs had a couple UTI’s back to back and was on some serious antibiotics.


It’s been almost a year now with no infections. Knock in wood!


Our Vet recommended the following…

After your dog goes potty, use an UNSCENTED baby wipe (Huggies or even Walmarts Equate brand) and gently wipe the area.

Also check your treats and make sure they are not High in Protein. Their dog food already has the protein they need, extra is NOT good for UTI’s.


HUGS to your precious fur baby!! 🐶

[RescueLover]

Our fur baby has WAY too much hair to have to cut like your vet suggested you do for yours.


You’ll be a AMAZED how Great the wipes work! ⭐️

[Desert Lily]

@RescueLover  My fur baby is a Papillon. She's hairy like a cat ... everywhere. And wiggly.

While at the vet after Christmas, the vet had my dog shaved in that area &  told me that's what needs to happen.

But, I need to be an octopus with 8 arms.

I live in a small town (almost rural) with 800 people & 2200 in the nearest town. None of them are groomers, but I wish we had one around here. Not a biz I should go into LOL.  I will find one.

[Desert Lily]

@JoyFilled Warrior  Thank you for the suggestions.

The sling photo that you posted is exactly what I had bought (in turquoise) to put my fur baby in while I do her nails.

She could still pull her little leg back at the wrong moments. I couldn't use the sling while trying to cut the designated area fur bc it covers that area.

The grooming arm that holds the sling up has to be adjusted after the loop/noose secures are used to keep the pup still (ha ha) while having her fur cut.

I use a pet rotary nail trimmer & not a clipper on her nails. I was able to see my late Maltese's nails bc they were white; this fur baby's nails are black & I don't want to risk hurting her.

A relaxer sounds like a great idea! ... for me  Lol. Bc the table thumped down lower twice, I was bent over the 3.5 hours while grooming. I wrote yesterday's post with an ice pack on my lower back and Ghiradelli chocolate in my hand.

Idk yet how I'll maneuver that table back up the basement steps.

[RescueLover]

Hi! @Desert Lily


Awe I bet she’s a cutie pie!! 🥰

Well my dog is quite hairy too and the wipes keep her nice and clean.

She actually likes when we clean her. It only takes a few seconds to do and it’s done every time she goes.


It would be too traumatic if we had to shave her. The stress alone would not do her any good.

The baby wipes that Walmart sells are in pkgs of 72. And more reasonable than the Huggies brand. 🤗