In a message dated 12/12/2004 7:24:13 PM Central Standard Time, Santanagsd1954@xxxxxx writes: Please do not just get a new tool and start raking away at the dog..First carefully examine the skin to be sure the dog doesn't have irritated or inflamed areas,or even possible skin growths, and then .examine the teeth of the tool you are using to see if it is rounded or pointed or even sometimes , sharp.. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ What Barb has said is almost word for word on the instruction sheet Sally The House of Nasdaq ROM Ch's Seiko, Adam & Ex http://danann.netfirms.com http://www.freewebs.com/embroiderybysally ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2004. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================