Slicker brush on a chin?

[PonyoHAM]

I was wondering of using a slicker brush like the one used for cats and dogs is okay for a chin? Will it hurt them? And if not will it do a better job than a chin comb?

 

[ChinnyMom]

slicker brushes often have sharp ends on the tines, and i would be very worried that you could hurt a chin's skin with them. slicker brushes are also used to remove a lot of hair, so i would not use it on a chin at all for this reason.

chins don't need brushed/combed unless they are going to be in a show. no need when you just have pet chins.

 

[Shooper]

When my boy Inca was shedding like crazy, I gently ran a slicker brush over him to get the loose hairs. Then I tried a lint roller and it worked much better!

 

[Vcchinchilla]

i took a tail comb at meimei...he had a knot.. he's not a fan but one quick swipe and it came right out and he didn't notice a thing

 

[Spoof]

Nothing does a better job than a chin comb, they are designed to separate the hairs and create volume.

If you're just interested in hair removal a sticky lint roller works best or you can also use a hacksaw blade. I have a video of them being used here.

If it's a knot you can pull it out with your fingers.

You probably could use a slicker brush, I've never tried. They're too loosely spaced to do much good.

slicker brushes often have sharp ends on the tines, and i would be very worried that you could hurt a chin's skin with them.

Chinchilla combs are made with needles. ) Yea, it hurts when you stab yourself with them.

 

[PonyoHAM]

Are the dog combs just about the same as the chinchilla ones?

 

[Riven]

Chinchilla combs are made with needles. Yea, it hurts when you stab yourself with them.

Especially when you get one right under the fingernail..

Nothing is like a chinchilla comb. For rough or at home grooming you can use a greyhound comb, I've been told the teflon coated ones work the best.

And pet chins should/can be combed too. It helps remove the dead fur letting the dust get in keeping them cleaner and happier.

 

[Spoof]

Are the dog combs just about the same as the chinchilla ones?

No. The closest commercial thing to a chinchilla comb is a flea comb, but those don't work real well. You can try any combs you like, you'll find what works and what doesn't pretty quick.

 

[PonyoHAM]

I know there's different sizes... What size would u recommend if my chins furs are generally in good shape but it's lightly patchy in the back?

 

[Spoof]

Chin combs go based on density. You're probably safe with a 2.

 

[jacd061506]

where can you buy chin combs??

 

[ticklechin]

JAGS who is a member here sells them, you can private message them.