How to get sticky burrs out of my dog's coat

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Hi everyone, whenever my dog comes back from a shoot he’s covered in sticky burrs and I’m really struggling to get them off, especially as he has sensitive skin.

I started off using a metal slicker brush, but it gave him really bad rashes and sometimes even made his skin bleed.

Now I try washing him with a sensitive skin dog shampoo and then using a metal comb to get them out, but I usually end up having to clip his fur because I just can't shift them. Even then, he still ends up with redness, particularly on his tummy.

Does anyone have any tips on how to remove these burrs more gently?

Thanks!

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    • Nala74
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    Hi there, how long are these herbs meant to take to dry? It’s been two days now and they don’t seem to be drying on my cat – he’s riddled with them, poor thing.
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    Never wet the coat before brushing!

    Wait until it’s dry, then give the short hair a rub or use a soft brush; comb through (I personally prefer a really fine metal comb), holding each little section one by one, just like you’re untangling the hair of a sensitive little girl (ears are very tender, so you mustn’t be heavy-handed—you really need to take your time and be gentle

     

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    Never wet the coat before brushing!

    Wait for it to dry, then rub down the short hair or use a soft brush; comb through (I personally prefer a really fine metal comb), holding each little lock one by one, just like when you’re detangling a sensitive little girl’s hair (ears are delicate, so don’t be heavy-handed—you’ve got to take your time and be gentle).

     

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    Never wet the coat before brushing! Wait until it’s dry, then rub down any short hair or use a soft brush. Use a comb (I personally prefer a fine-toothed metal comb), holding each little section of fur one by one, just like you’re detangling a sensitive little girl's hair. Their ears are ever so delicate, so you mustn't be heavy-handed; you really need to take your time and be gentle.
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    Hi Mamangourou,

    I used to have a long-haired cat with the same problem; he was a real little wanderer. Eventually, I realised that if I let the grass dry on his coat, it brushed out a treat!!

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