furminator for dogs
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Love the dog, hate the shedding?
My family and I have always loved Golden Retrievers, except for that one thing:
So when I heard about a grooming brush called a FURminator, I wondered if it could be as good as they said. Removed up to 90% of shed hair? Really? 'Brush' it out with the FURminator instead of sweeping it up?
This lens describes one of my favourite dog grooming tools - the FURminator. It really does remove loose hair in enormous amounts, and keeps your dog's coat looking smooth, shiny and healthy.
Shedding!
Hair all over your clothes, hair all over the house, hair in your salad... well, you get the picture.So when I heard about a grooming brush called a FURminator, I wondered if it could be as good as they said. Removed up to 90% of shed hair? Really? 'Brush' it out with the FURminator instead of sweeping it up?
This lens describes one of my favourite dog grooming tools - the FURminator. It really does remove loose hair in enormous amounts, and keeps your dog's coat looking smooth, shiny and healthy.
What is the FURminator?
It's a special brush
I call it a brush.
I guess it's a bit of both: looks like a brush, acts like a tool. You simply run it through your dog's hair. It has a stainless-steel strip on it with very tiny teeth. These teeth grab the loose under hair on your dog's coat without pulling or cutting. Before you know it, you have a HUGE pile of hair.
Choose the right FURminator for your dog
There's a FURminator perfect for your dog's size & coat
- animal size
- coat length
Toy, small, medium & large dog
Long or short hair
Plus there are FURminator models for cats, kittens and rabbits too!
Is the FURminator good for all dogs?
No - don't use on non-shedding dogs
FURminator is designed to remove the undercoat of dogs who shed.
Not all dogs shed, because not all dogs have that undercoat or double-coat. Some dogs have a single coat - hair rather than fur - and the FURminator's action will actually break the top (and only) layer of hair, giving your dog a frizzed-out look.
Dogs have two types of coats:
Both types of coats either:
DOUBLE COAT, non-shedding dogs:
Not all dogs shed, because not all dogs have that undercoat or double-coat. Some dogs have a single coat - hair rather than fur - and the FURminator's action will actually break the top (and only) layer of hair, giving your dog a frizzed-out look.
Dogs have two types of coats:- double coat - or "fur"
- single coat - or "hair"
Both types of coats either:
- shed, or
- do not shed.
It's really important that you don't use a deshedding tool on a non-shedding dog breed. Here are the non-shedding breeds:
SINGLE COAT, non shedding dogs:- Maltese
- Poodle
- Yorkshire Terrier
- Coton De Tulear
- Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier
- Kerry Blue Terrier
- Portuguese Water Dog
DOUBLE COAT, non-shedding dogs:
- Shih Tzu
- Lhasa Apso
- Bichon Frise
- Schnauzer
- Havanese
- West Highland White Terrier
Where to save money on FURminator
Order online and save
You can order FURminator online from PetSmart and save. They have the full line of FURminator products including:- the de-shedding tool or brush - for dogs, cats & rabbits
- a version for puppies, FURminator My FURst Groomer for Puppies
- FURminator Deshedding Shampoo and Conditioner
- very cool 'nubby' brushes to use when bathing your dog
- FURminator Deodorizing Waterless Spray
- ...and more!
Why groom your dog?
Good for your dog and good for you
Removing shed hair that's under your dog's topcoat helps stimulate a shiny, thick coat; it's a great way to remove dander too; a nice brushing can be a great bonding time for you and your dog ... and LESS SWIFFERING for you!
Anyone in your household who suffers from allergies will benefit from the dog being groomed - less dander to stimulate sniffles!
Some tips for grooming your dog:
- Start at the head and work down to the tail
- Be careful around the ears - this hair seems to get extra tangled
- Don't use a Furminator on a tangled coat; instead take a washcloth and soak it with dog conditioner. Rub over the tangles and gently comb out. Or use a 'rake' style comb (super spaced teeth) to gently work out the knots first.
- Always brush in the direction of the coat; never the opposite direction.
- Go gently on the soft underbelly -- sensitive zone!
- The rear is another sensitive area; test out your dog before brushing and combing too vigorously in the hindquarters.
- It goes without saying - be extremely careful around the base of the tail near the anus and around your dog's genitals.
Deshedding Tool for Long Haired Dogs
For coats longer than 2"
This model is used and recommended by veterinarians, groomers and pet professionals. It's guaranteed to reduce shedding better than any brush, rake or comb. Features: New long hair stainless steel edge reaches deep beneath your dog's long topcoat to safely remove undercoat and loose hair faster and easier FURejector button cleans and removes loose hair from the tool with ease. Comfortable handle makes the tool easy to grip Note: Tool is designed for coats longer than 2".Order today - just click here: FURminator Deshedding Tool for Long Haired Dogs
Take $4 Off Your Order of $15 or More at PetSmart! Enter Code AFF11JAN at Checkout.
Deshedding Tool for Short Haired Dogs
For coats shorter than 2"
Features: Short hair stainless steel edge reaches deep beneath your dog's short topcoat to safely remove undercoat and loose hair FURejector button cleans and removes loose hair from the tool easily. Well-designed handle makes for a comfortable grip.
Note: Tool is designed for coats shorter than 2".
Order today at PetSmart: FURminator Deshedding Tool for Short Haired Dogs
Take $4 Off Your
Order of $15 or More at PetSmart! Enter Code AFF11JAN at Checkout.
P.S. There are FURminators for other pets too
Cats, rabbits and even ferrets!
Rabbits physically can't vomit - and if they ingest too much hair, or don't have a high-fiber diet, they can develop "hairball" or "wool block" problems leading to very serious impacted stomach or intestines.
Like rabbits, ferrets also groom constantly and also cannot vomit.
Ferrets change their coats to get ready for seasonal changes. The winter coat is shed out to make way for a thinner, summer coat. The summer coat will shed out in fall to make way for the thicker, winter coat. All this extra hair, when ingested, creates life-threatening problems just like the rabbit. Besides good grooming, you can try cat hairball laxative pastes to prevent or reduce hairballs.
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Have you tried a FURminator product?
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carol nx
Jan 27, 2011 @ 3:46 pm | delete
- Theyre good but sure not cheap. Worth it though
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