shedding

[tatsxxx11]

Ihg: I have a Miele vacuum; one of the most expensive non-industrial types, but the cost was worth it. It's about 10 years old and has vacuumed up as many years worth of fur from a minimum of 2 dogs and 2-3 cats at any time. Also, living by the shore, lots of sand and grit. Can't say I've vacuumed up fronds though! Although lots of litter scatter and other sometimes identifiable "things." I've never had a problem yet. I know they have an excellent warranty. Maybe you could ask the dealer, whichever one you choose, about your needs in detail? Tell him and then ask if that wouldn't be covered in the warranty as "normal" use. My heart's with you! I've been dreading going downstairs; awaiting me is the dreaded VACUUM!!!! Good Luck. Karen: What's Collie nose?

[tatsxxx11]

Sorry; me again. Forget this. Samualjcat: I have a shep/husky too! Her name is Cody. What's your guys' name? I think these guys take the award for biggest shedders! Those hugh "qtip" things that pop out from the undercoat!!!? Ah! I'll try your suggestion re: curry comb. And Karen, send me the fur; I can spin and weave the dog hair for you!

[RachelJ]

Wait, don't buy a vacuum until you check out the Electrolux. I have an upright AND a canister. The canister is the most versatile. They are expensive too but last forever. The salesperson will come out and demonstrate so you don't even have to go to the store.

[lhg0962]

You guys can have a second life as a vacuum cleaner salesman!!! You are too funny. I'm going to check out those I don't know about. I know about Electrolux, just didn't know they made an upright vacuum. Since I have so little carpet, I think an upright that can clean my hardwood floors and suck up all that hair and plant matter is the right thing.
I'll let you know what happens. Keep the suggestions coming. In the meantime, my friend has lent me a Hoover!

[shais_mom]

I sold Sweepers at Sears(can I say that? I don't work there now!!) for almost 2 years. Your BEST bet is to a 12 AMP sweeper, always, always, always!!! DO NOT be fooled by Hoover when they say for example22 CEA that only means cleaning effectivness per amp but they are only using like 6-7 amps. Read the fine print. And I swear you can blow harder than that. I have the Sears equivalant to the Fantom Fury, and it is awesome!!! My mom also has a 20 year old Electrolux that is falling apart but has very surprising suction power.
Don't be fooled by Eureka, Hoover, or Dirt Devil. Of course Hoover and Eureka have good ones, I would reccomend the Hoover Windtunnel (bagless or with bags), my mom has one of those too, but like I said Read the Fine Print!!! Eureka the only one I liked was the bagless. And my mom also has a Kenmore canister, that is very good. I won't even go there with the Dirt Devil. PLEASE note that I do not work there any longer so I am not trying to SELL anything, I was just passing along my experience. I also know that everyone on this discussion board is very responsible but here a few Horror stories I had.
My friend that worked in Service actually had people bring in a sweeper FULL of dog poop. The dog had pooped they LET IT DRY!(on carpet) and then swept it up!!
Another lady told her teenage son to sweep the leaves off the deck so he did!! Except she meant use a broom and he thought it would be easier!! He is lucky it wasn't wet or ?!?!?!?
I have linoleum and I think that the Pledge Grab-its or Swiffers work wonders. Don't know about the Swiffer Wet I am getting carpet in kitchen for Christmas so there that goes!!
Again I am now unbiased just giving my opinion!!! Happy Holidays!

[RachelJ]

Don't get me started on vacuums. My husband thinks I am obsessed with vacuums. If you have a lot of hardwood floors the nice thing about a canister is that you can get under more furniture than you can with an upright. There also is an attachment that is called a "sidekick" for doing the furniture. The down side is that they are a little unweildly at times. I've got a few nicked corners on the drywall. Also I've tried the wet ones for the Swiffer and they work okay as long as you don't have too much of an area to contend with.

Did anyone see Fraiser last night? Cute joke about Eddie (the Jack Russell) and hardwood floors. He was referred to as Eddie Scissorpaws.

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[karen israel]

RACHEL!!! THAT'S IT!!! Electrolux! The only reason I didn't take it home for a trial run is because I knew I'd get it and I have 3 vacuums already. There's a 30 yr guaranteed on it..I should live so long! My Oreck has been cleaned/reparied only 1 time in about 8 years, due to.... Ta Da! Dog hair wrapped around the bristles!!! (After I get my home computer I'm splurging on an Electrolux!)

Cody eats Hills Canine RD (reduced diet) 1 cup dry, approx 1/4 cup canned and 1 c of Kibbles and Bits Lean. He take 1 Vit E 400IU 2 x a day, a B complex and 3 quick squirts of "Pet-A-Liquid" (fatty acid supplement). No allergies, great coat (E is good for humans too ya know, nails/hair/blood).

Collie Nose, is a very painful (I'm sure) condition Cody developed 2 yrs ago. His beautiful black nose became scaly, red, crusty. It actually peeled off and came back the next day. It was awful and ugly and I felt miserable with him. After 1 yr of trying everything with no results, including an inconclusive biopsy (also caused a sinus infection- he couldn't breathe) my vet scanned a photo of his nose to every animal dermatologist in the US. Once the majority said "Collie Nose", which is prevailant on dogs with long noses (Cody has a lab nose-and oddly enough, Collies don't get the ailment)he was given another dose of antibiotics and the vitamins only and within 2 weeks was better! It still is not totally black, gets dry (I put on sunscreen during the time he's out during the day) but no thick yellow scale (too graphic?) I also put on "Panalog cream" at night as it gets irratated very easily. Poor poor thing. Do not know how he got it, or what causes it. Anyone know?

[teena]

Karen:
My aussie Annie has dry white scaly stuff right at the base of the nose where it meets the hair. It seems to come and go. Don't know if it's the same thing, but has never seemed to bother her.

[dogncatluvr]

LOL! This is almost as funny as Frito feet. I have an Electrolux canister, if anyone cares!

[ownerof3dogs]

I have a Kenmore progressive canister. it works pretty well, but it doesn't matter becaue 5 minutes later there is hair every where again. it never ends!

[lhg0962]

I am enjoying every post! Indeed, you need to vacuum everyday, especially during shedding time. My sick vacuum is a 12 amp Kenmore upright that I have loved. If I had a lot of rugs and carpet, I might be more interested in spending a bundle. I actually gave someone my Rainbow, which was not cheap when I bought it in the "former" life. Thank you, Shais_Mom for the honest vacuum cleaner advice. I bought this last one at Sears and am going to take it to them for repair (hopefully). I haven't had it long enough for it to have died on me. This has been an extremely busy week for me and I haven't done anything but work. Thank you all for providing me with the occassional "sanity break".
TODAY IS HONEY'S SECOND BIRTHDAY!!! (Will she ever grow up and quit chewing things?? Found my new hose in pieces in the yard yesterday. She was just lying there chewing on it like a bone!) She is so proud and Helen sang to her this morning in the bed and Honey just laid across her and loved every minute of it. Just had to tell you all!!

Logan

P.S. Karen Israel - Honey says "thanks" for her wonderful birthday card! Helen too.

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[tatsxxx11]

Ihg: Happy Birthday to Honey!!! My Star was just 2 years old too. Give her a belated birthday hug! Karen: That sounds sooo painful; poor baby! Skin conditions are so tricky, often hard to diagnose. When they are chronic, they can be so discouraging. I am not familiar with such a condition. Am going to the vet on Monday and will ask them what they think! They are a big teaching hospital and love to "brainstorm." Don't despair! You're such a good Mama! Now, back to vaccums! I forgot about Electrolux! I think my mother still has hers; she got it when she got married which was almost 50 years ago! I didn't think they still made them. As for the "Swifters," they are a life saver!! Especially for those quickie cleanups. Just tried the wet ones, and they were excellent too, thought expensive. Over 10.00 for a box of 20 I think!!

[Sudilar]

Happy Birthday, Honey!!



Sue, Killian and Shiloh

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***Save a life, ADOPT***

[RachelJ]

Oh, Sue, that Cake for Honey is too cute.

Hannah and Tucker send their very best wishes for a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Honey as well.

[KYS]

Sheba, Rocky and Pepper wish
Honey a very Woo Woo WOo Birthday.

P.S. I loved the cake picture. That is so cool.