Guest Anonymous Posted July 10, 2005 Posted July 10, 2005 and it's not because of my clipping skills either. Seems those mats were hiding a bald dog. I should have taken better pictures but I was in shock I had hubby do it. There is dandruf but no scaling no redness...is this a diet issue? YES they are going to go to the vet. I'm terrified to cut their nails. Cookie is not in as bad of shape but had feces CAKED into her "Skirt" we are shaving her down anyway because her coat is so thick I can't feel down to her skin and I want to get her REALLY clean! Quote
behle Posted July 10, 2005 Posted July 10, 2005 Aaww...poor little things. :( Especially Teddie.... So the mats were like a really bad toupee? I don't think I've ever seen that before. :o Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted July 10, 2005 Posted July 10, 2005 Pretty much a bad toupe. It took me a minute to figure out why since I wasn't touching the clippers to his skin why he was coming out bald. I want to cry over these guys. Quote
Canis erectus Posted July 10, 2005 Posted July 10, 2005 Poor Teddy, I wonder if the combonation of poor diet plus heavy matting were breaking and plucking the hairs out of his little hide? Quote
ShatteringGlass Posted July 11, 2005 Posted July 11, 2005 I've seen that happen to heavily matted cats and dogs at my work. When the mats are really bad, they basically pull the hair out, and whats left when the mat is shaved is a big bald spot. Quote
Horsefeathers! Posted July 11, 2005 Posted July 11, 2005 Poor guys. They're going to feel soooooooo much better, Tammy! Heavy matting can indeed cause hair loss (as well as poor diet). I've seen several dogs like that... the hair was so matted that when it was clipped off, it just came off in clumps leaving exposed skin. I don't know if you remember the little ol' dilapidated Yorkie we used to have, but he was initially matted badly and when clipped, he was as naked as a new baby. His hair grew in after that into a beautiful Yorkie coat. Sometimes you just have to rub a lump of coal long enough for it to become a diamond. Your guys are just diamonds in the rough and they are going to be so much happier. Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted July 11, 2005 Posted July 11, 2005 Thank you all! The former "Owner" was shocked he was bald underneath. Claimed I did something. I told him to hold on and grabbed Teddy (who screamed bloddy murder) and showed him. He looked carefully for scrapes from my blade. THERE ARE NONE YOU DOLT! I have started him on fish oil caps...is that the right thing to help this boy? I'm glad to know I'm probably just dealing with neglect and not much else. I haven't heard anything from Pom Posse lately. Quote
imported_Kat Posted July 11, 2005 Posted July 11, 2005 poor wee dogs. Tammy you have your work cut out for you but I honestly do admire you so much for taking the time to help these wee poms and chis :buzi: Quote
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted July 12, 2005 Posted July 12, 2005 Awww, poor Teddy. :( Hopefully the hair will grow back! What about "after" pics of Cookie? Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted July 13, 2005 Posted July 13, 2005 I'll post after pictures when I get her finished...she STILL isn't done being shaved. Quote
Mutt_Lady Posted July 14, 2005 Posted July 14, 2005 Teddy looks so vulnerable and naked, the poor little thing. However, you did what you had to and I'm sure Teddy is grateful. Mats cannot be anyone fun for anyone. I also want to add that you are an angel for taking them in and taking great care of them, Tammy. Well done! You are such a sweetheart. :) Quote
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