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[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. 🤗

[JoyFilled Warrior]

@Desert Lily 

You are an absolute *HOOT!*

Love your writing style, esp when mixed with your sense of humor!

You are so descriptive, I can envision, paint this clearly!     OMG!!

Honestly, I dont think, even with the sling, *one person* can possibly deal with all this!  Maybe even 2 ppl! (or 3?)

Maybe create your favorite Casserole (or, order a QVC Food Delivery), to your neighbored, and tell your neighbors, you sure hope they love your meal, but it's not without strings.  LOL.  You hope for help from them, +2, 3, 4 human helpers for "Pooch Grooming.")  Sounds funny, but not kidd'n. 

Or ask a church pastor if he/she or any church members who would be so kind, then, even for some small cash.  Church pastors seem to have their finger on the pulse of their entire congregation, & some members, esp elderly, or bored widows, might be attracted to this activity, and meeting new ppl, with opportunity for a few pooch hugs without the hassle of taking a pet home.  My church has an Older Ladies Bible Studies that do this, on occasion.  They meet on Sunday AMs, prior to Service, and on Tues AMs.

A VERY TALL Deacon, & wife, (at my former  neighbor's church) does this  *anything* home "stuff" for hire, for spending money,  hmm. 

   Maybe I can hire him to reach those filled totes resting on the top of Tote piles, tthat "lovingly" were piled up at against my 2nd bedroom *CEILING.* 

I gave up on kids/children thinking they wanted to make some money.  Maybe you'd have better luck.

  Kids I asked seemed not interested in anything requiring effort.  They know to just ask parents for what they want, and get it.  Parents want to be the kids "friends," & never have to tell their children "NO!"

  maybe you'd have better luck?

Maybe reach kids by making a TikTok Video asking for youth help?  ROFL.   Just kidding.

No telling where possible help can come from, esp if a small town might know one another, they say.

@Desert Lily

There's GOT to be some solution.

IF a workable solution not mentioned yet, we can still keep trying -- a BUNCH of VERY, VERY smart, tenacious, pet experienced ppl, with the will to never give up,  ppl on these Forums!  (esp about Pets) here  heh

Maybe ask guys/husbands first, (many seem to often say yes, without thinking, imho), *THEN* they mention the accepted favor to their wife!  heh.  Seriously, worked for me!  (I've found, Many guys/husbands/even older men, welcome being asked to help).  Maybe they can steady the pup, while you "wittle away" at the pooches nails and Privy area.  or at least, assemble your rig, strongly, to help with pooch cuttings/wittlings

I dont see only one person doing this.  Like my late Dad's joke of "trying to rub your belly & tap your head, at the same time - then switching hands!")  Never did his very dry sense of humor not laugh at this effort!

Or, possibly, 2nd choice, ask Vet Tech if she wants to make some extra cash, off hours, for (helping you, or)  grooming at reduced price.

I know what you mean about a dark nail.  One thumb on my Sweeties thumb is dark. - totally scary about clipping too close.  Fortunately, only one nail, & her thumb.  Is intimidating.

@Desert Lily   WE can do this!

Oh, do you have a PetSmart there?  If you go with Petmart to grooming (DO NOT recommend anything medical)  I would INSIST on a PetSmart WINDOW to watch what they're doing AT ALL TIMES. EVERYTHING in your sight at all times! *ALL times*

Maybe barter with the Vet with your free professional services, in exchange for nail/privy maintenance on your beloved pup! Answering phones, weighing pets, making appts, collecting pet owner $$, bring pets into examining room....  Much to offer them.

[chrystaltree]

Oh my goodness.  I absolutely would never traumatize my pet or myself like that.  I'm traumatized just reading that.  We always took our dogs and the cats to the groomer at the vets for nail care and anything else that needed to be flipped or trimmed.  

[CalminHeart]

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@JoyFilled Warrior wrote:

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

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I would use only what a vet recomments. I've tried OTC and it's a waste of money.

My friend's dog is older and has so much anxiety when at the groomer's. The groomer figured out his stress comes primarily from the dryer. So now my friend bathes her dog and air dries at home but the groomer cuts his hair and nails.

Because of age and anxiety, her vet told her to give him 50mg prescription Trazadone an hour before going to the groomer. He's a 70 pound dog so it doesn't do a lot. But it does help during bad storms and other stressful situations when he's with her or at home. 

My DIL gives her dog a hemp supplement when stress gets too high. She thinks it helps.