Mars Coat King came yesterday

[Mama Kim]

In just a few passes through Piper's coat, I couldn't believe how much hair came out. Is this normal? Will I make her bald, lol? How often should I use it on her? I know this topic has been covered repeatedly so I'm sorry for the repetition. Any help/advice is appreciated!

[bradl]

An astounding amount of coat will come out. Enough to fill a grocery bag, or build another dog. My suggestion is to simply use your eyes (step back frequently and have a look from a few feet away) and only do a few minutes each day. That way you will automatically stop before you do anything extreme. Don't be in a hurry to get it all done at once.

You'll find yourself saying things like - "tomorrow I'm going to spend two minutes on that butt" or "she looks like a linebacker - tomorrow I'm going to spend a couple minutes on that neck." If you just wail on everything until no more coat comes out, you may not have any coat left Better to just 'nibble' at it. You've got a lifetime of coat to work with.

[Guest rottndobie]

Ok Brad - I got the MCK back around the end of January. I did "get carried away" and ran the MCK thru Shadow's coat until I didn't get much out. Now, how long does it take for the coat to grow back in?? LOL

[suedelu29]

I have heard one to many horror stories on this subject. My mars coat king just came yesterday and I am scared to use it. I understand it is used like a brush, so will two (2) passes through the back be enough? I don't want to take that much hair off, just a little!!!! Please help, I don't want a bald dog either

[toomanypaws]

I've only had a MCK less than a year and so far, no one is bald. I just take a little off at a time. My youngest has such a thick coat that I can go over the same area many times. My other two cairn's coats are thin so I have to be careful not to strip them. They all stand good for me, but it is funny to see them try and hide when I get the MCK out.

[kayharley]

And my Elliott loves it! It must feel good against his skin.

I know what you mean about the amount of fur that comes out. I'll rake it over a section at least a half dozen times and then use a fine toothed comb. It's amazing how much more will come out just using the comb. It feels like the Mars loosens the hair up.

[Eliz222]

I used it too much on Scout last summer and she looked like a drowned rat all year! It's still growing in, but it's almost there. Now I use it for just a few min at a time. It I need to take more off, there's always another day....I don't want a bald dog again!

Now, I know there are folks that like the trimmed look, but I like the shaggy look myself.

[magadog]

It does grow back. I use the tool on Maggie with splendid results-- I partly strip, partly Coat King-- she maintains her nice hard coat.

Geordie requires direr measures: The FURminator. It's great for getting out stubborn undercoat, and he is a veritable factory! His dead, stubborn undercoat could fill a king sized comforter-- cushily!

For those with similar Chia Pets, go to FURminator. But it's cheapest if ordered off QVC. Now, to borrow loosely from an old Lennon/McCartney song, he's not half the dog he used to be! However, I look forward to a rejuvenated top coat-- and this thing works FAST.

It's always good to space it out a bit, but the FURminator doesn't bother Geordie any more than any other grooming experience, and the catharsis is something to behold!

Jill

[Anna_525]

Geordie requires direr measures: The FURminator. It's great for getting out stubborn undercoat, and he is a veritable factory! His dead, stubborn undercoat could fill a king sized comforter-- cushily!

Sorry I can't help it-- does the fur say, "I'll be back.....?"

[Apollo8it]

"I'll be back" - too cute! :ninja:

If anyone has before and after pics, please kindly share them. I am seriously thinking of purchasing the mars and would love to see some pictures.

[Guest girliejr]

I have asked at Petsmart for the MCK and they look at me like I am crazy. Where does one obtain such a device?

Also, I have been getting Jack groomed for 3 years now (he has never been stripped, just cut really short), is it too late to start using the MCK on him?

I know it is best to have them stripped, but I couldn't find anyone in my area and the one person I did find charged an arm and a leg!

[Carolinasmom]

I have asked at Petsmart for the MCK and they look at me like I am crazy.  Where does one obtain such a device? 

Also, I have been getting Jack groomed for 3 years now (he has never been stripped, just cut really short), is it too late to start using the MCK on him? 

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You have to order them on-line. Just do a search for them.

It's not too late to use the MCK. Carolina got clipped for several years before I got my MCK last fall. Her coat is softer than it should be but oh well. I didn't know they really shouldn't be clipped!

[Mama Kim]

Thanks for all your replies. I have been nibbling here and there at Piper with the MCK and she looks great! I don't have any before and after pics, but I'm happy with the results thus far.

[kayharley]

http://www.groomersmall.com/coat_kings.htm

http://mall.cairnrescue.com/inv_groom.htm#groom

Have fun!!

[magadog]

Sorry I can't help it-- does the fur say, "I'll be back.....?"

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