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Let’s talk Furminator… (or deshedding tools in general)
So I just ordered my Furminator… and I’m extremely excited (especially since the weather is turning!). I have a couple of questions for those of you who use deshedding tools, and specifically the furminator.
1) How often do you use this tool? I generally brush my cats weekly, more if they seem to need it. Would I use this tool as often as that?
2) Do I need to do this outside or on an easy-to-clean surface? When I brush, the loose hair all stays on the brush & then I can pull it off & trash it. Will the hair stay attached to the Furminator, or will it come off in tufts as I use it?
3) Are there any parts of my cat that I should not take this to? My longhair is the one I have more in mind… Can I comb her tail with this thing? Her legs? She gets so hot in the summer; I want to take off as much as possible for her.
4) Any specific advice on the Furminator?
Thanks!!
Keywords: deshedding, Furminator, grooming
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It really does do a good job, but I find it rather unwieldy to use. Poppy actually swiped at me once when I spent too much time on her with it, so you’ll want to be careful.
The comb clogs up pretty quickly with hair. I think the handiest way to use it would be to remove the hair by wiping it on the carpet (to be cleaned up later of course) or on some substance like that. It’s easier and quicker to do it that way than to dehair it with your hand.
I think you can use it anywhere on the cat that they’re willing to let you at. Sorry about that grammar there! Just be very gentle, and don’t go over the same area more than twice in a row. In fact it might be better to stick to that at first until you see how things go. Then later on you can brush the same area 2-3 times, move on and then come back to it if necessary.
I *think* you could try this daily, but let their reactions be your guide.
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I use this on both my dogs and cats, short hair and long haired. I absolutely love the Furminator! It has taken mats out of one of our cats that usually my daughter has to shave. You may not need to brush as often with the Furminator because it reaches deep into the undercoat to release fur that normal brushes don’t get. I do their tails and legs as well. Just use precautions as you would with any brush when you’re doing your cat or dog.
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The thought of not having to brush as often is so lovely... I can't wait 'til it gets here!!! :)
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I'm anxious to see if you like it as much as I do. Let me know, ziggy!
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I just bought a Furminator for my cat Elvis. He used to get terrible mats but hasn't since we started using this tool. I give it an A plus!
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I have a deshedding tool too. I love it,it’s the only thing that cuts down on the shedding from my female who sheds badly. I use mine once every week or two. My mom has a long-haired cat and she does take the cat out on the balcony when she brushes her with it because SOOOOOO much fur comes out. I would say if they are short haired cats brush them indoors but if they are long haired(of course if you have a safe place outdoors where they can’t run off) you may want to do it outdoors. If you do brush a long haired cat indoors you’ll just have to pull the vacuum out when you’re done,but that’s not really a big deal either. Also, especially this time of year(i’m an animal lover not just a cat lover so i always suggest this) after a good brushing dump the fur outdoors…birds will use it in their nests. When i cut my own hair i dump it outside for them too.
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LoL - I do the same thing with my cats' fur & my hair in the warmer months! :)
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I have a carpet that I use when I'm brushing the dogs or the cats so it sticks onto the carpet and then I just vacuum that up afterwards.
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Also, great idea about the hair for the critters. We do that as well and have seen chipmunks running across the yard with a mouthful of fur. It's a great way to line the nest for those little newborns!
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