Is a FURminator a slicker brush?
The FURminator Firm Slicker Brush is gentle enough to use even on sensitive skin dogs. The FURminator Firm Slicker Brush is an excellent choice for beginning the grooming process. Use this brush before bathing to remove mats, tangles or foreign material. It may also be used after bathing to give your pet a smooth coat.
Is deShedding bad for dogs?
De-shedding is an effective way to give your dog a healthier, more beautiful coat. Plus your pet will be so much happier without the extra hair weighing them down and you’ll be happier not having clumps of hair all over your house.
How do I get the undercoat off my dog?
If you want to de-shed your dog at home, you need to find brushes designed to get to the undercoat. De-shedding tools, like the Furminator, are combs that reach through the top coat and pull out the undercoat. Other tools include de-shedding blades, which look intimidating, but are relatively easy to use.
What is a rake brush for dogs?
Undercoat rakes for dogs have specially designed teeth that strip the dead hair and the shedding undercoat while leaving the top coat undisturbed. Using an undercoat rake prior to or during bathing usually helps reduce shedding so you can keep those fur piles contained.
How do you clean a FURminator brush?
Brush your pet before using the undercoat deShedding tool to remove any mats or tangles. Using the tool on matted or tangled fur can bend or break the teeth, as well as feel uncomfortable for the pet. The deShedding edge can be cleaned with warm water and a mild soap if necessary.
How often do you brush with FURminator?
For best results, use the FURminator® Dual Grooming Brush daily for 5-10 minutes each session, though the actual time will vary depending on your dog’s breed, the condition of their coat, and the thickness of the dog’s individual coat. It may be necessary to use the dual sided brush tool more frequently during heavy shedding seasons or if the dog has excessive debris or tangles.
What is the best brush for a dog?
A slicker brush is the best dog brush for a medium or long coat dogs, dogs with curly coats, and dogs that shed a lot. Remember to be gentle when you use the slicker brush and not to apply too much pressure since the fine wire bristles can scratch the skin.
Does using the FURminator hurt your dog?
The Furminator needs to be used very carefully and with a firm but gentle hand, so that the blades penetrate under the topcoat but not so strongly that they actually go through the undercoat or even scrape your dog’s skin. Some pet owners simply use the Furminator haphazardly like they would a regular fine-toothed comb, which can cause the dog’s coat to become matted, tangled, and even cause injuries to the dog’s skin in certain cases.
Which dog grooming brush should you use?
Bristle brushes are ideal for short-haired dogs, and they also help remove hair from dogs that shed a lot. In some cases, it may be possible to find a two-sided bristle brush that has a pin brush on the opposite side. It’s common to see bristle brushes for dogs that have wooden bases, but some of these brushes may have plastic or metal bases.