Furminator Deshedding Tool - A Product Review
Evaluating a Popular Grooming Tool Used to Decrease Shedding in Pets
Apr 7, 2009
For any dog or cat owner, shedding is a major concern for his pet. Shedding is a normal process for our pets, but it is inconvenient for pet owners who have to continually vacuum or sweep to remove loose hair. Excessive shedding can also be responsible for causing hairballs in cats.
The Furminator Deshedding Tool is a grooming tool which is marketed to help reduce shedding for dogs, cats and horses.
Can the Furminator Deshedding Tool be Used for Any Pet?
The Furminator Deshedding Tool can be used on:
- cats
- dogs
- horses
- ferrets
- rabbits
- cattle
The Furminator Deshedding Tool should be used only on pets which shed. Breeds which do not shed will not benefit from using the Furminator Deshedding Tool.
How is the Furminator Deshedding Tool Used?
The Furminator Deshedding Tool works by removing loose hair from the haircoat. It does not cut the hair.
The Furminator Deshedding Tool is available in several different sizes:
- a small blue Furminator tool which can be used for small to medium sized dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets
- a purple Furminator tool which can be used for small to medium sized cats
- a medium yellow Furminator tool which can be used on medium to large dogs
- a large yellow Furminator tool which can be used on large dogs
- a hunter green Furminator tool which can be used on horses and other livestock
You should purchase and use the Furminator Deshedding Tool appropriate to your pet's size.
The pet's haircoat should be free of tangles or mats before using the Furminator Deshedding Tool. The tool is used in the same fashion as a grooming brush, pulling it through the hair in the direction of the hair growth.
How Often Should the Furminator Deshedding Tool be Used on Your Pet?
The Furminator Deshedding Tool can be used every day if the pet owner desires, however it is generally not necessary to use the tool that frequently. It is suggested by the manufacturer that grooming your pet with the Furminator Deshedding Tool once or twice a week for a period of 10 to 20 minutes will reduce your pet's shedding by 90%.
The Furminator Deshedding Tool can be used during the winter months without injuring your pet. Because the tool only removes loose hair, it will not leave your pet exposed to the weather elements by removing the winter haircoat.
Will the Furminator Deshedding Tool Prevent Hairballs in Cats?
Cats frequently vomit hairballs. This phenomenon occurs because many cats swallow large amounts of loose hair while grooming themselves. The hair accumulates in the stomach and is then regurgitated, often in the form of a long, cylindrical tube made up of cat hair.
The Furminator Deshedding Tool can decrease the incidence of hairballs in cats because it removes the loose hair which would otherwise be responsible for causing the hairball and its regurgitation.
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