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Lynn WDW · 06-13-2008, 08:02 AM

I took Baxter for his first grooming today. I knew he was in bad shape with matts because he was neutered and had his dewclaws removed 3 weeks ago and I didn't brush him well then because he felt so bad. Now the lady at the vet's said they would have to shave him to the skin!! She said they could leave some hair on his head. Now I wish I had made him let me groom him. I hope he's not going to hurt from this. When I trimmed the hair on his tail before he acted like I had cut off his personality.

Nancy1999 · 06-13-2008, 08:06 AM

Poor little thing the mats have really been bad, it can happen really fast. If I were you, I would get him a cute little summer shirt, and a bottle of Cowboy Magic Detangler. It really works well getting out those mats, and even helps prevent them.

xiju · 06-13-2008, 08:09 AM

I feel badly for you. I had to have MacTavish cut down. He wasn't "skinned" but he was pretty short. Mac showed no signs of resentment or anything. He was just glad to be home. Since it's summer, your boy may like not having the longer coat. Besides, it will grow and this will give you time to stay on top of the brushing. All the Best!

Bellepoupee · 06-13-2008, 08:10 AM

Dont' worry we had to do the same with Logan this winter - specially after getting him fixed... matts..... and it was winter time ... now he is georgous!!!! you were not a bad mommy at all.... within days his hair went out of control.

I had to make him a little coat!!!

See the pictures below.... now his fur is soft like silk!!!

Lynn WDW · 06-13-2008, 12:17 PM

I just picked him up and he looks ok. He has she schnauzer look. Hopefully he'll grow out soon. He seems quite pleased.

06-13-2008, 08:02 AM	#1
Lynn WDW YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 397	I'm a terrible Yorkie mommy! I took Baxter for his first grooming today. I knew he was in bad shape with matts because he was neutered and had his dewclaws removed 3 weeks ago and I didn't brush him well then because he felt so bad. Now the lady at the vet's said they would have to shave him to the skin!! She said they could leave some hair on his head. Now I wish I had made him let me groom him. I hope he's not going to hurt from this. When I trimmed the hair on his tail before he acted like I had cut off his personality.

06-13-2008, 08:06 AM	#2
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Poor little thing the mats have really been bad, it can happen really fast. If I were you, I would get him a cute little summer shirt, and a bottle of Cowboy Magic Detangler. It really works well getting out those mats, and even helps prevent them. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

06-13-2008, 08:09 AM	#3
xiju Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 227	I feel badly for you. I had to have MacTavish cut down. He wasn't "skinned" but he was pretty short. Mac showed no signs of resentment or anything. He was just glad to be home. Since it's summer, your boy may like not having the longer coat. Besides, it will grow and this will give you time to stay on top of the brushing. All the Best! __________________ Linda owned & training in progress by MacTavish, Madeline, Mocha & Mr. Cooper

06-13-2008, 08:10 AM	#4
Bellepoupee Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: St-Hubert, Quebec, Canada Posts: 153	Dont' worry we had to do the same with Logan this winter - specially after getting him fixed... matts..... and it was winter time ... now he is georgous!!!! you were not a bad mommy at all.... within days his hair went out of control. I had to make him a little coat!!! See the pictures below.... now his fur is soft like silk!!! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Christine and Logan

06-13-2008, 12:17 PM	#5
Lynn WDW YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 397	I just picked him up and he looks ok. He has she schnauzer look. Hopefully he'll grow out soon. He seems quite pleased.