Using a Heavier Oil On The Coat<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\nIf the dog lives in a kennel and especially if you are conditioning several other dogs at the same time, many professionals use a heavier oil at this coat-change stage to help keep the hair from breaking and mats from forming. Oil doesn’t grow hair; it protects what’s already there and reduces brushing time.<\/p>\n
There are several different coat oils to choose from that are very effective, including #1 All Systems Pure Lanolin Plus Skin<\/strong><\/em> and Hair Emollient<\/strong><\/em> and Wu Pi Magic<\/strong><\/em>. Although each brand of oil may differ slightly, all are mixed with water. How much oil you add to the water depends on the length and texture of your dog’s coat, the length of time between brushing sessions, and the climate.<\/p>\n
Just like applying conditioner, as mentioned above, the oil mixture is poured over the damp hair after the bath and the final rinse. Blot the excess moisture from the coat with a towel. Place a small plastic basin (something about the size of a dishpan or a cat litter pan) under the dog while he is standing in the tub. For best results, pour the oil mixture over the dog.<\/p>\n
Work it into the coat with your fingers (especially on the long mane) to help insure even distribution. Direct as much as possible of the surplus that drips off into the plastic basin, so you can keep scooping it up and pouring the mixture over and over the coat. Your goal is to completely saturate the coat, not just cover the top hair. Do not rinse off the oil.<\/p>\n
Let it soak into the coat for a few minutes, then blot the excess moisture again with a towel. Dry the hair as usual with a conventional stand dryer. Try not to use a high-velocity dryer after oiling; it will only blow the mixture down and off the hair shafts.<\/p>\n
A little experimenting will determine the most effective dilution of conditioner or oil for your dog. If the dog is being shown every weekend, you’re going to want a lighter and more diluted mix than on one that is growing hair and not going to be shown for a while.<\/p>\n
If the dog lives in the house, you will have to use an even lighter dilution of conditioner or oil to keep the furniture and carpets from becoming stained. If you prefer not to pour any conditioner or oil mixture into the coat of a house dog, you can use a lighter oil from an aerosol can (Show Ring or Bio-Groom Mink Oil Conditioner, for instance). This can be applied while you are layer-brushing the hair. If you opt for the lighter oil in aerosol form, however, you will have to brush more frequently.<\/p>\n
Putting an oil mixture into the coat over an extended time period causes certain problems. Oil attracts dirt and is extremely messy, so the dog must be bathed on a regular basis. The prolonged use of oil tends to soften all coat textures. In some cases, prolonged used causes the skin to flake excessively. If this happens, you must then take your dog out of oil until the skin condition returns to normal.<\/p>\n
A medicated or antiseborrheic shampoo, followed by a non-oily conditioner can be used for relief. When you take a dog out of oil, pay very close attention to the coat. Traces of oil will ooze from the pores for a week or so after the shampoo and cause huge clumps of mats to form. You must examine the coat faithfully at least once a day and brush it when necessary.
\nIf the dog is white or light-colored, sprinkling some grooming powder designed for soft textured coats (not harsh-textured or double coats) or cornstarch into the hair may help to absorb the oil faster.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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