(Part 2) Best dog shedding tools according to redditors
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I have 3 cats in my 500 Sq ft apartment and a primarily black wardrobe. I've had them for years and tried all sorts of things to reduce cat hair. Brushing them helps a lot, of course. We use a brush like this and it helps so much. The cats actually like it too. Also, I try to take off my "outside" clothes as soon I can when I get home. Then I'll change into whatever lounge wear/casual wear to hang out at home. I keep my closet and hamper closed and never let my cats anywhere near them. This reduces the amount of cat hair on work/going out clothes immensely. Finally, a good hand vac that can vaccum anything upholstered (chairs, couches, etc) helps get rid of so much cat hair.
Dog brush, looks like this one to be exact https://www.amazon.com/Conair-Dog-Shedding-Blade-Medium/dp/B005KSOBMA
Luckily for me this was my long haired purr monster's favorite brush.
It's a mat splitter, for pet grooming.
Again, try buying a specialty deshedding comb. If you can't afford a furminator, try a shed ender:http://www.amazon.com/As-Seen-On-TV-SHE-MC12/dp/B001IKYPA2
They're much cheaper, and I've even seen them at dollar stores.
A small shedding blade may work. Or a curry type comb. Even a more fine tooth comb will get the hairs out.
It will depend on the brand of dog food you choose, there a huge price range on different foods. Also the overall health of the dog will vary, some pure breeds can have chronic problems.
For my two dogs (65 and 45 pounds) I spend around $60 (US) per month on food but I give them a high quality food that cost a bit more.
For normal vet appointments, dogs go in a couple time a year for shots and heartworm meds. I'd say roughly $200 for vet and heartworm med per year per dog for a health younger dog.
Plus initial costs for a new dog in a house that doesn't have one, dog dish, toys, leash, collar etc and all the shots a puppy needs. I'd say a rough estimate of initial costs would be around $200ish over the first year. Extra if you want to go to a dog trainer.
You'd have to check licensing or taxes in your area. For the US some cities require you to license your pet, my city charges less if the dog is fixed. It's somewhere around $20 per year per dog.
As a side note, if you do get a Golden grooming will be an issue. I can recommend the FURminator enough.
Edit: Newer model of the FURminator.
I've ordered a zoom groom however I'm using one of these shedding things too, usually used for horses. looks like some form of torture instrument but it's great as my dog has short white fur that sheds loads! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ancol-Ergo-Shredding-Blade-Medium/dp/B001UAQXCS/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1485369486&sr=1-1&keywords=shedding+blade
I use ones that are very similar to those. If he didn't bleed, I don't think you actually hit the quick, but it might have gotten close or he just got freaked out. How hard do you have to squeeze the clippers? If they're sharp, it shouldn't take much effort at all. Dull clippers can cause pain from smashing the nail.
If he does end up bleeding, try not to make a big deal out of it, and a little cornstarch will stop the bleeding quick. There are also styptic powders to stop bleeding, but cornstarch has stopped all of our accidents so far. It shouldn't cause any lasting issues for him as long as he isn't super freaked out by it, so don't worry too much!
I use these and they work perfectly!
https://www.amazon.com/Clipper-cutting-claws-Professionals-858448/dp/B005CUU0FI/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=dog+nail+clipper+wahl&qid=1564363055&s=gateway&sr=8-3