... loose pet hair is astounding. It's obvious this pet brush was developed specifically to address the need for removal of loose , dead undercoat pet hair at a time when no such pet brush existed. FURminator deShedding tool is the answer to the need and is guaranteed to reduce shedding by up to 90 percent. FURminator de Shedding tool will do this, they say, without harm your pet's top coat. But is it so?
How well does it work? Developed by a professional groomer Furminator is well designed. The ergonomic rubber is made to fit your palm, grips fingers nicely and the grooming edge is constructed of sturdy metal. Positioned at a right angle to the handle the grooming edge pulls effortlessly through your pets fur. Our cat is a long hair indoor pet so shedding is a problem - cat hair tumble weeds everywhere. Using the small, de Shedding tool I got to work on the cat and in just a few minutes there was so much loose fur removed I wondered if I was about to bald her on one side, yet the fur kept coming off in a uniform manner. The cat, who normally will put up with only so much brushing preened and pranced for the duration - she actually enjoyed it. Any mats must be removed first.
True to promotional pictures, copious brushed out pet fur was removed - the product works ! The cat looks great - her coat appears to be much healthier - and there's very little shed hair and virtually no fur tumble weeds on the hardwood floors. So, yes, the product does significantly reduce shedding, I would estimate...well yes, up to 90 percent. The net result is vastly reduced pet fur in your home; less hair balls for your cat to endure regurgitating; much less shed dog hair in your car; fewer, if any, grooming bills and a handsome pet with a healthier coat. Furminator de-shedding tool solves all of these shedding and grooming problems.
The business end of FURminator is the edge and tiny intricate teeth within, so be sure to keep the protective edge cover in place when not in use. The edge and internal teeth are sensitive and should not be used to brush mats and tangles. FURminator is intended to last the life of your pet and when used by professional groomers has proven to endure more than 5,000 groomings ! Should a replacement edge ever be needed the manufacturer can provide them for the medium and large de Shedding Tools.
Why the premium price ? Furminator is a higher price than most other brushes because it consists of quality, unique materials - it's built to last years. More importantly, Furminator de shedding tool does what no other pet brush can do - remove loose undercoat while leaving the top coat. Really, you'll find little if any need to take your pet to a groomer because Furminator leaves your cat or dog with a shiny, even, and well manicured coat that looks and feels superb. I tell you, our long haired cat has never looked so attractive as when I groomed her with Furminator - in my experience,no other brush comes even remotely close in effectiveness and quality.
Which tool to buy ? The small and cat tools are , of course, fine for cats and small dogs. The medium tool, as the name implies, is adequate for medium sized to larger dogs. The large tool should be used for large and giant breed dogs. The small and cat tools have a 1.65 in. edge ; medium tool 2.65 in. edge; large tool has a 4 in. edge. All Furminator products are equally well made and durable. The cat and small tools do not have replaceable edges, and that should only be a concern to professional groomers. For normal domestic use replacement of the edge will likely never be a concern. Both you and your pet will be more than satisfied with the result.