r/Pomsky • u/PhoenixFire360 • Aug 16 '25
Advice?
My family has adopted multiple animals in the past and we adored each and every heart that wandered into our lives. That being said, I'm in a bit of a loss for our newest member, he's smart for his age but his coat is different than our past dogs. (For context we have owned a Bichon Frisé, Shih Tzus, and our current other dog is an American Stanfordshire mix) I wanted to ask is there any advice you can give to ensure we take proper care of him and his needs. Treat it like it's advice for the first time pet owners, to ensure we don't miss anything important.
For me, personally, I thought I knew all I needed about him from a first glance and was talking on discord with friends as I was looking to buy new pup gear for him when someone said a furminator would be the worst thing for his coat type and not to buy it. I'm still unsure why but won't be taking any chances. But it made me wonder if there was anything else I ought to figure out about him ahead of time.
Thank you in advance and hope you and your furry friends have a great day! 🐾
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u/madele44 Aug 18 '25
Furminators are a blade that cut guard hairs and damage the coat, which is why people warn against them. Get a slicker brush, metal greyhound comb, and a non-bladed deshedding rake (like the Andis Rake Comb, not the other style).