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Overview How many dogs do you own? Among these dogs, how many have long hard to handle coats? Well, if ever you’re one of those pet owners who are constantly plagued with their dog’s day to day hair problems then it’s about time that you find a solution. Like humans, it’s hard to believe that dogs also have their own experience of bad hair days. The problem is – both the surroundings and the people around can be affected with their seemingly unmanageable hair, not to mention their physiologic shedding. In this regard, you can use many products that can help manage the hair coat of your pet, as well as, control the amount of shedding that your dog experiences. One of these products is the Furminator. |
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| Furminator for cats | £25.49 |  |
| Furminator for small breed dogs | £28.50 | |
| Furminator for medium breed dogs | £35.49 | |
| Furminator for large breed dogs | £42.99 | |
What is shedding?
Foremost, shedding is actually your pet’s natural way of losing hair. This happens when a new coat grows. Most domesticated animals like cats and dogs shed hair. The problem sets in if your pet sheds a lot more as compared to other canines or felines. It is also a fact that you really can’t avoid shedding because it is a completely natural process. Unless your dog is an American Hairless Terrier (a hairless dog) then you need not worry about this demise.
Some dogs shed seasonally while others shed throughout the year especially for indoor dogs. Moreover, it is not always the case that dogs with longer hairs shed more. As a matter of fact, there are lots of long haired dogs that shed less compared to shorter haired dogs. There are also many cases that dogs shed abnormally more because of ringworms, cancer and other skin infections that leave behind many bald spots on your dog’s coat.
Surprisingly, even those dogs that are considered as light shedders possess hairs that still need clipping, stripping and routine cutting. This is because their hair falls much slower than other dog breeds. As a result, their hair will be susceptible to matting, will clump together and will even cause pain to your dogs.
What can you do?
| The best option you have is to employ proper grooming for your pet. Thinking that your pet’s hair are better removed manually using the recommended tools then thrown at the waste receptacle rather than waiting for them to fall naturally and be scattered all over your place is a much better ideology. Hence, if you have removed lots of falling and ‘about to fall’ hairs then most likely you will expect less hair clinging to your favorite furniture, clothes, carpets and your floors. |  |
The best option you have is to employ proper grooming for your pet. Thinking that your pet’s hair are better removed manually using the recommended tools then thrown at the waste receptacle rather than waiting for them to fall naturally and be scattered all over your place is a much better ideology. Hence, if you have removed lots of falling and ‘about to fall’ hairs then most likely you will expect less hair clinging to your favorite furniture, clothes, carpets and your floors.
To achieve this goal, you need to use the right deshedding tools. To remove this unwanted allergy-triggering dander, you would be best advised to use a Furminator.
Using such a device is not only observing proper pet grooming but it also shows that you now have a healthier relationship with your canine. The Furminator is an ingenious treatment plan that can easily remove unwanted hair from your pet and not from your couch or other furniture. The trick used by this remarkable treatment regimen is that it doesn’t only focus on hair removal and hair management but also on the real underlying problem which is your canine’s undercoat. Thus, the biggest culprit is not the visible hair but the hair hidden down below.
What are the advantages of using Furminator?
1. It is pet friendly - One of the most obvious advantages of using the Furminator is that it is pet friendly. Whenever you position and glide the instrument on your pet’s coat, it’s like he won’t feel any bit of pain or discomfort. Both the deshedding process and the tool itself don’t harm your pet in any way whatsoever. If coupled with other products like a deshedding shampoo or solution then you will more or less be assured that your pet will have the healthiest coat and skin out there.
2. Lab Tested –Using Furminator gives you more confidence with regard to the grooming aspect of your pet because it has been tested (not experimented) in the lab on popular dog breeds like the German Shepherd and St. Bernard, on cats, horses and even rabbits.
3. The three-way benefit - After using the Furminator, many pet owners positively commented that their pets no longer scratch themselves that much. They also seem much comfortable than before. As mentioned, the Furminator benefits many areas like the health of the people around the pet, the cleanliness of the environment and also the comfort of your very own pet.
By eradicating the amount of free roaming and circulating hair in your direct environment, you are also trimming down all those dander and free floating allergens that may cause allergies and other related sicknesses. According to the vets, achieving optimum health for your pets can only be met if you first ensure that they are comfortable and happy. With the Furminator, your pets can be both.
4. It is prescribed for use by most vets - The Furminator is truly a life saver for domesticated animals.
5. Greatly reduces shedding – The Furminator has been found to reduce the amount of shedding for up to 90 percent.
6. It uses a state of the art technology - The canine’s undercoat has a big potential of becoming a very dense mesh of dead loose hair which in turn becomes the primary cause for shedding. Unlike the use of some substandard tools like pet hair scissors (that are considered one of those things from the past), the Furminator simply grabs and then removes the unwanted hair. It does not cut those hairs down. Using patented and carefully designed stainless steel blades, it safely removes the said unwanted dead undercoat without removing the healthier hairs situated on the outer coat. Because of such, this tool can be used for both dogs having short and long hair coats.
7. There are various Furminators for most dog sizes. The three most common Furminator tool sizes that are used for either cats or dogs are the 1.75”, the 2.65” and the 4” wide tool. The 1.75” small tool is obviously appropriate for use in small to medium sized cats and dogs. Secondly, there is the medium 2.65 inch tool for medium to just below large sized cats and dogs. Lastly, there is the 4” wide large tool for the larger breeds.
8. Above all else, it is a very easy use, easy to clean tool that can even help in removing fleas. You need not brush very vigorously to effectively use the Furminator.
What are the disadvantages?
However, there are some minor drawbacks with the Furminator tool:
1. It has been discovered that it is not that good if used in some specific dog breeds like the Maltese, Poodles, Portuguese Water Dogs, Bichons, Irish Water Spaniels and even the Shih Tzus.
2. Many pet owners also find the Furminator quite expensive. Its price usually varies depending on the blade size. The bigger it is, the more expensive the Furminator becomes (ranging from £20 – £35).
3. Some pet owners find the Furminator blade sharp so there are tendencies of cutting extra hair unnecessarily. Nevertheless, this event can be prevented if you don’t use the tool excessively (more than what is prescribed or recommended).
All in all, you can achieve the best result if you’ll use the Furminator tool along with either a deshedding solution or a deshedding shampoo. Alternatively, you can use both altogether. The Furminator is truly a life saver to your beloved pets.
| Furminator for cats | £25.49 | |
| Furminator for small breed dogs | £28.50 | |
| Furminator for medium breed dogs | £35.49 | |
| Furminator for large breed dogs | £42.99 | |
Frequently asked questions
Q: Which size Furminator is best for my pet?
A: All of the Furminatorss have the same edge, only the width is different. The small Blue Furminator is recommended for small to medium sized dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets, The Purple Furminator Cat recommended for small to medium sized cats, the Medium Yellow Furminator is recommended for medium to large sized dogs Large Yellow Furminator is recommended for large dogs.
Q: How often should the Furminator be used?
A: The Furminator is fine to use every day, but really not necessary. With most breeds, using the tool once or twice a week for 10-20 minutes each session will reduce shedding by up to 90 percent.
Q: How often should the deShedding shampoo and deShedding solution be used?
A: It's recommended to use the shampoo and solution every month if necessary. The shampoo and solution are hypoallergenic and non-drying, which means you can use the products more often if necessary.
Q: How often should the waterless deShedding shampoo and conditioner be used?
A: The waterless deShedding shampoo and conditioner can be used as often as necessary. The non-drying formula will not dry out your pet’s coat with daily use.
Q: Does the FURminator deShedding Tool cut the hair?
A: No, the FURminator deShedding Tool does not cut or damage the coat, but rather pushes through the topcoat to remove the dead undercoat and loose hair.
Q: Does the Furminator deShedding tool help prevent hairballs in cats?
A: The FURminator deShedding Tool was nominated by Tufts University School of Veterinarian Medicine’s newsletter as the number one product to reduce hairballs in cats. Using the FURminator deShedding Tool on a regular basis, as well as the cat shampoo will help reduce shedding, thus reducing the amount of hair your cat ingests.
Q: Do I ever need to sharpen or replace the deShedding edge?
A: The average consumer should not have to replace the deShedding edge for the lifetime of the pet. We always advise to keep the protective cover on the deShedding edge at all times when not in use. The small blue and purple cat deShedding tools do not have replaceable edges. The medium, large and equine deShedding tools do have replaceable edges.
Q: Does the Furminator deShedding Tool work without using the FURminator deShedding Shampoo and Solution?
A: Yes, however the tool is more effective if you use the deShedding shampoo and deShedding solution or the waterless shampoo and conditioner.
Q: How often should the Shed-Less Treatment be performed?
A: We recommend having the entire Shed-Less Treatment performed on your pet every 4-6 weeks. You may need to use the tool on your pet’s coat between treatments during heavy shedding seasons.
Q: Can the FURminator deShedding Tool be used in the winter or colder months?
A: Since the FURminator deShedding Tool only removes the coat that has already shed from your dog, the tool is fine to use in the winter. You will most likely not have to use the tool as often as you would during heavy shedding months.
Q: Can the FURminator deShedding Tool be used to remove mats or tangles?
A: The FURminator Tool is not to be used to remove mats or tangles. The pet’s coat should be completely free of any mats or tangles before using the tool. We always recommend reading the tool instructions before each use.
Q: Does the FURminator deShedding Tool come with instructions?
A: Yes, the deShedding tool instructions are listed on the inside of the package insert.