What are some good dog brushes/combs out there for sensitive skined dogs?

Question

I'm looking for a good comb or brush for my dog for her birthday. at first i was looking at those really good ones (like the furminator and such) but those brushes appear to be really sharp on the edge. My dog has very sensitive skin and after brushing for a few minutes with normal brushes she usually starts to get very irritated and the brushes begin to hurt her. the best thing that i have been able to use on her is this- http://www.petedge.com/Master-Grooming-Tools-Steel-Greyhound-Combs-TP906.pro?PIPELINE_SESSION_ID=32eeff6cc0a86e660061f533402bf16a . it works good but im lookig for something that can work even better. shes a pug- so her fur is not that thick- and any type of brush with sharp tips will definitly hurt her. anyone have any product ideas? thanks

Answer 1

Check out a brush called the Zoom Groom. They make them for dogs and cats- for a small dog, I would buy the cat version as it is softer, more flexible, and smaller. I found the dog version too bulky and stiff for a small dog. It has soft rubber 'fingers', is quite gentle and does a very good job of removing dead fur. It massages as it brushes, my pets love it!



Add: The Zoom Groom for cats: http://www.petco.com/product/106332/KONG-Cat-Zoom-Groom-Brush.aspx

The dog version: http://www.petco.com/product/100491/KONG-Zoom-Groom-Brush.aspx

Answer 2

My black lab has a really sensitive system also. The only foods she seems to be able to tolerate are California Natural and Purina One-without getting extremely gassy, diarrhea, and dry heaves. California natural is an excellent food. We've been feeding it for many years-but it's expensive. We also had a dog with food allergies that did excellently on it. Call around because a lot of pet stores have a frequent buyer program (like buy 9 bags get the 10th free) and at nearly $40 a bag, that will save you! As an alternative, you might also look into BARF diets. (It's not puke-it's Bones And Natural Foods) where you give the dog meat bones to eat and natural foods. You can make it yourself or buy it premade. (the premade is also expensive). If you have the time to make it, it could be a good thing. (You can make it in bulk and then freeze it, too, btw) I have 3 dogs and we tried BARF with them. The one with the sensitive stomach did well after the adjustment period (for the first week or so they could get loose stools due to the difference between the natural and the processed)-but we discontinued the BARF since the dogs were getting greedy and posessive about their raw bones where they'd want to fight. If you only have one dog, this shouldn't be a problem. Good luck!

Answer 3

That brush would prolly be good. shockingly even with sharp edges it doesn't hurt the dog. I thought it did and it really doesn't but since your dog has sensitive skin maybe get a comb with rubber teeth not metal or sharp or anything this is something i found. http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2752787&siteID=Ykc2o4IsC1w-3omPuOXn1SRKFD3b_xZlqg I used to have one of these and the teeth aren't as sharp as they look. I hope this helps