metal dog brush bad for dog?

[charlene1]

Brushes are not dangerous if you use them properly.

[Armyguy]

i bought a new metal dog brush for my dog, because it was more expensive than the plastic one, and i figured the more expensive brush was better. well, i accidentally poked my finger while removing the furs, and it was quite painful.. would it also bother or hurt my dog?.. i try to brush my dog (pomeranian) with care, but i'm worried that it is hurting my dog. why are they making such a dangerous brush?

[ May 13, 2004, 12:10 AM: Message edited by: Armyguy ]

[erdog3]

Your dog will soon let you know if it is hurting, when you use the brush, don't go underneath the body with it, or inside the legs, round the face or front of the ears, you are better off with a plastic one for that, the metal brushes are great for getting those tangles and matts out of the top of the coat though, I managed to find a very stiff plastic brush, and a metal comb for my grooming.

[MarioLuigi]

I got a slicker underneath my fingernail and itreally hurt. Try it on your head (seriously!) and see how it feels. Only use it as hard on his body as you like it on your head.

[Dax]

Talk to a professinal groomer on what brush they recommend for your dog. A brush like what you bought sounds specifically designed for long hair that mats.

My motto - when it doubt throw the thing out. You can always buy new brushes, toys, leashes, etc. You can't buy your dogs trust!

[ May 18, 2004, 08:30 PM: Message edited by: doglover ]

[DogExpert]

Metal brushes are more useful when grooming long-haired dogs, if you are grooming a short-haired dog I recommend you use a plastic brush.

[Plop]

I recommend using a metal brush.

First you put it in a heating device (Hotter the better) after it reaches a point where it is red hot, carefully manuver it into your hand.

Then call the dog over. Start grooming it! You will see improvements in its behavior and a shiny new coat. Keep brusing until you see a change in coat color. You will not regret this advice.

[MarioLuigi]

Use them with care, and don't run them over the skin and it should be fine. Try it on yourself and if it hurts, it's too much.