furminator reviews

The FURminator deshedding tools work well.
FURminator is the original, and has a higher price than competitors. And a lot of raving fans.
Other products like FurBuster are priced lower, and may not quite the same quality. If you think you'll get lots of use from a deshedding tool, then you can't go wrong if you invest in FURminator.

The FURminator deShedding tool is specially designed to grab the hair of the dog's undercoat -- that hair that's already been shed -- without actually cutting the hair and without "pulling out" any hair. Your dog won't mind it at all.

No rake, brush or comb comes close to getting the amount of loose hair off your dog.

With a regular grooming program using the FURminator, you'll have MUCH LESS hair around your house - it can reduce shedding by 80 to 90%!

FURminator was reviewed in the independent, not-for-profit magazine Consumer Reports magazine, who said:

"the Furminator is worth considering if you're looking for an effective, easy way to keep your pet's coat under control. "

This was part of their 'save money on your pets" issue, published in October 2006. The story was also reported by ABC News.

From our experience with FURminator, our family gives this tool a 4-paws up, 5-star rating. It is definitely a new essential in our home. I am particularly happy about the prospect of fewer allergy symptoms, along with the ability of wearing black again.
From Franny Syufy, About.com Guide

I had so much trouble with my cat and hair balls. My vet recomended the furminator. I thought it was very expensive for what I thought was just another comb. I was wrong. I comb my cat every day and use the furminator once a week, what a difference it makes and my furniture looks better without so much cat hair. A great product.
From Member shellyAA on About.com

After 17 years of short haired cats, a starved looking long haired cat decided it was time to leave the streets and move onto my front porch and back deck. A couple of weeks later, she had a name, a clean bill of health and a home -- and I had my first long haired cat. I also had a house full of black and white cat hair. After being told about the FURminator, I ordered the small size (now marketed with a different color handle as a cat model) with more than a degree of skepticism. Boy was I wrong. I use this on Gypsy a couple of times a week and it has eliminated the shedding problem. She enjoys being brushed and the amount of undercoat it removes is simply unbelievable. I demonstrated it to a neighbor with a Maine Coon and she immediately ordered one. Even my 15 year old short hair enjoys being brushed and while not as dramatic as the case of the long haired cat, the amount of fur removed is impressive. In both cases, the cat's coats are left sleek and shiny and they don't have hairball issues. I would advise people to run a flea comb through their cats coat after using the FURminator just to remove all of the dislodged fur.

From John, Central NJ on Amazon.com

I was sold on the Zoom Groom for all four of my cats til we tried the Furminator on a friend's recommendation. I thought the cost was a lot--but there is a guarantee, so figured the Furminator was worth a try.

My 18 year old Exotic shorthair, Rambo, loved it and he hates just about everything. (He earned his name) He sat still long enough for us to groom a whole cat off of him--and better yet, he doesn't run when one of us picks up the tool.

Our thick-coated tabby also liked the furminator. She tolerates grooming fairly well, but her coat just explodes at shedding time. She'd been recently groomed with the Zoom Groom and still we got a LOT of hair off of her.

Now, my two suede coated Siamese don't care that much for the tool. Heather, who is normally pretty laid back, resisted. We got very little hair off of her--so the Zoom Groom works for her--and she likes it, so we'll stick with it. Same with her brother.

Still, the tool is well worth the price if it will help keep our senior cat clean. he doesn't care for the hairball remedies and grooming is the only preventative we can use.
From R. Kyle USA, on Amazon.com

A n excellent tool that is worth the cost for those who live with pets and the hair they shed. Especially useful for "double-coated" (with dense undercoat) pets. Great for grooming at home and for the "in between groomer visits" for those who go to groomers regularly. The short fine tines reduce the chance of injury to pet and groomer.
On About.com

P ros and cons...

Pros
* Excellent craftsmanship
* Really worked for removing undercoat
* Ergonomic -- easy to use
* My pets liked being brushed with this tool
Cons
* Cost -- it is fairly expensive

By Estelle on Amazon.com

R ight out of the package, I tried this tool on Sophie, the collie mix. She has a very fine coat, and the tool worked wonders pulling out large amounts of undercoat quickly. She was a little hesitant and curious about the tool, but liked it overall.

I then tried out the FURminator on Rex, my smooth collie. Rex does not enjoy being brushed as a rule, never has. Now he is on the arthritic side, and that makes him even more sensitive to external pressures and movements. To my surprise, he really liked being brushed with the FURminator. Like Sophie, I was able to remove a large quantity of hair in a very short time. I would recommend brushing your pets outdoors if possible, due to the large amounts of hair!
By Janet Tobiassen Crosby, DVM, on About.com

I found the furminator was helpful in getting some of the undercoat and pulling out a few hairs but you could not totally strip your dog with this. For me it was fine because I do not plan to show my dog but it does keep his coat healthier if I strip him a little. I will continue to use the furminator for the dog.
By becky2259 on epinion.com

E very pet owner should have a Furminator. But the price is too expensive. I wish they would consider lowering the price so that they can be part of every household.
By todddonohuejr on SecretShopper.com

I have a Cairn Terrier which is not a breed that really sheds so I wanted to try the furminator to help strip his coat. Cairn terriers and other breeds are groomed not by cutting the hair but by pulling out spent hair. This does not hurt the dog so long as you are pulling hairs that are ready to come out.

I would highly recommend this product to any pet owner...it is spectacular at removing hair and reducing shedding...plus the animals enjoy the brushing process very much!"
By MbHaz (PA) on PETCOM

Y ou cannot use the furminator on a yorkie or any dog that has 'hair'. the steel blade will pull and hurt a yorkie.
BySarah Whitcomb on Amazon.com

A great combination to further reduce shedding... use FURminator shampoo and conditioner products before grooming with the FURminator, for spectacular results. Note: your dog or cat must be dry before you start grooming.

Promotes healthy skin and coat to reduce excess shedding
Enriched with Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids loaded with vitamins and proteins
Perfect on both cats and dogs
Non-drying, non-irritating hypoallergenic formulation
Used and recommended by veterinarians and professional groomers worldwide

To order these products online from PetSmart, click the links:
FURminator Deshedding Ultra Premium Conditioner
FURminator Deshedding Ultra Premium Shampoo
FURminator Frequent Use Ultra Premium Shampoo

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When you order your FURminator for your dog, be sure to specify whether it's for a long-haired (more than 2" long) or short-haired (less than 2" long coat) dog.

There are also specific models for:

• small animals like rabbits and gerbils
• cats
• kittens
• puppies

Right, FURminators for long-haired dogs

Single coated or double-coated, if the breed does not shed, it does not need deshedding.

It should be kind of obvious but it's not always, because the FURminator and the Furbuster can get hair out of non-shedding dogs too. The difference is, that hair hasn't really shed; you're pulling it out, no matter how gently.

Dogs that don't shed - so a deshedder shouldn't be used:

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