Oster A5 Turbo WOW
Well, I started clipping her with some clippers we had at the house and they barely made a dent. Then, when we got home, I used the mid-cheap Oster I had gotten from petsmart. That worked better, but it was slow going. The blade got so hot so I could only do 1 leg per day. After three legs, the blade was kaput. Dull dull dull. Then I got the Oster A5 Turbo. WOW. I finally understood the comments about a hot knife through butter. They are amazing. I cannot believe how a grueling chore turned into a kinda fun project. Maggie has been very patient and very tolerant. I am still working on smoothing it out but she feels so soft and cuddly. I will take some pictures when I am done. . . It is no "Maggie cut" but at least she is clean and mat-free. |
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Good, I'll send Jack and MO to you. They aren't matted, but need to be cut back before they do mat. Imagine how much fun you'll have without the mats! (at least until you get to their feet.........rotsa ruck  )
The right tool does make the job go easier. susan |
WOW there is no stopping you now Super Charged and ready for matts, ZAP!!!!  Can't wait to see a picture of maggie.  |
| Maggie's head is the hardest because she keeps wanting to turn and look at the clippers. This leaves me in awe of Dixie's adorable puppy cut around her face.
Maggie's feet are a bit prickly but I am getting them slowly in multiple passes. She lets me hold them still for a limited amount of time and then I move on to something else and come back. The level of matting was pretty severe. I felt like I was sawing at her fur when I was using the cheaper clippers. I am very proud to be able to do this myself although next time, I think I will have better control and more awareness of the nooks and crannies of her physique. . . A friend told me there is someplace I need to be very careful because I risk nicking an artery -- does anyone know where that is? I was thinking maybe inner thigh or her neck. . . Next question is what kind of scissors should I have? I see all the choices, my eyes glaze over and my brain turns to mush. What do you use? |
Valerie wrote: Maggie's head is the hardest because she keeps wanting to turn and look at the clippers. This leaves me in awe of Dixie's adorable puppy cut around her face.
Next question is what kind of scissors should I have? I see all the choices, my eyes glaze over and my brain turns to mush. What do you use? Thanks, Val! Dixie was done all with scissors. She is really good, but you may want to try Maggie's head when she is very hot and tired...I did Dixie outside in the heat of the day  .
I bought sewing scissors, and they worked for a very short time. I then went to the stationary section of Walmart and bought a VERY sharp pair of $7.99 that I love. I tried them out in the store before I bought them. Get small ones, for sure. |
| Yeah Val!!!!!!
Isn't it empowering to know you can clip your own dog... can't wait to see her pictures. Brenda (anxiously awaiting Murphy's fur to grow so I can clip him again) |
| Scissors depends on what part of the body you use them on. A good pair of straight shank scissors are a must for feet etc or anywhere on the coat.
If you pay a little bit more for quality ones then you have them forever and only need to send them off every so often for professional sharpening.. Another great one is Thinning scissors, one sided. Great for head coat and ears, trims and blends in the fur without scissor marks so a good one to have too for scissoring the head coat or just blending in anywhere where you want to tydy up an area even after clipping. |
| I need more specific information please. What is a good shank scissor? What length? Curved or straight? What is a one-sided thinning scissor? What is a good choice for the face? Can any one point me to specific models? There are approximately a zillion scissors available and I've learned my lesson with brushes and clippers that brand and materials really do make a difference so for scissors, I am hoping someone can tell me exactly what I need. Please? Pretty please! |
| As much as I love my scissors, I can't recommend them because of the cost. I probably wouldn't buy them again. |
| See if this Helps in a decision Val. I have been using these 3 sets of scissors for years, the brand is "WHAL" they are on the expensive side but have been using them for 10 years plus. Got sick of replacing cheap ones so thought the investment in decent ones paid off in later years, I have them sharpened about once a year by a professional, so they have lasted well and still going strong with trimming.
The first one is the single sided thinning shears, they have a blade length of about 6" Good for head coat and tydying up unevan areas without cut marks on the coat. And great for thinning out the ear coat as well without leaving cut marks. 
The second lot is straight shank scissors about 7" in blade length, good for general all over trimming, the other,the gold colour, is curved shank, for rounding off tootsies and under the chin and ears, there 6" long in blade length. 
Whatever you decide, do spend a little bit more then cheaper ones as it certainly pays off in the long term with scissors on hand that stay sharp and last. |
Fantastic!! Exactly what I needed. Much appreciated.  |
| Two more questions:
How do you clean the gunk out between the blades? Do you wash or soak them or do you just use blade wash (which appears to be an aerosol -- I haven't gotten that yet.) Is it normal for them to lick areas that have just been clipped? It doesn't look like there are any nicks or scrapes. I am kind of paranoid about developing hotspots. Should I apply powder or something to soothe the area or is it normal grooming or curiosity? Maggie is looking pretty good but I still have more to do on her paws and her face. I'm just doing a bit at a time. . . She's been remarkably patient. Doing it when she is already tired was great advice. |
| I love the scissor pictures - it is helpful to see actual pics. GOOD JOB shaving!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| I am no expert on clipper blades, only used them a few times, but have them the Osters. Clipper blade spray is the way, not soapy water as it keeps them lubricated and clean.
If your worried about spots on Maggie after clipping then Aloe Vera gel on any spots she might be paying a little bit of attention too after clipping, soothes and takes away that itchy irritating feeling they sometimes get.
I have only ever used them a few times, I clipped off Peppa about a month before I lost her and yes gave a bit of a rash on the under carriage area and 24 hours later just applied the Aloe vera gel and it soothed her and stopped her licking that area and took away the irritation. I think it might of been prickly there or maybe a bit of razor irritation. But the gel soothed it and no problems with any flaring up. Now photos of the new maggie hairdo |
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