Most domesticated pets moult during the Spring as seasonal temperatures start to rise, however. It's not uncommon for some breeds to shed their coat twice a year, or even continuously. Moulting pet hair can be a real problem, so what's the solution? Deshedding tools have helped revolutionise professional 'carding' techniques, developed and proven in salons for long and short-haired pets. When used as part of a regular grooming regime, it can effectively reduce moulting by up to 90%. See a noticeable difference in your home, with cleaner clothes, carpets and upholstery.
FURminator - Shed-Less Treatment
Andis - Power De-Shedder+
The Andis Power De-Shedder+ offers all the benefits of the FURminator whilst emitting unique massaging micropulses to reduce friction and increase glide through the coat. Requires 2 AA batteries (not included).
How it works. FURminator targets the source of the problem, utilising a micro-fine comb to gather and extract dead hair trapped in the undercoat. This process does not cut or strip the hair and helps restore natural colour and texture whilst stimulating new growth. FURminator is safe and easy to use with simple guide lines, and is suitable for both
long and short-haired dogs and cats. It can even be used with horses to help remove their
shedding winter coat. FURminator is unsuitable for non-shedding breeds or pets with acknowledged skin ailments/conditions.
Endorsed by Veterinarians. FURminator is approved by veterinarians, in support of responsible pet ownership and proactive animal healthcare. Regular grooming plays an essential part, which every responsible owner should willingly undertake. FURminator helps make a positive contribution, enabling pets to live clean comfortable lives.
Recommended by Doctors. Allergy sufferers may breathe easier after your pet has been FURminated. By reducing the amount of pet hair in your environment, you are also reducing the amount of dander and airborne elements that cause allergic reactions in many people.
Help for Hairballs. In the April 2005 issue of CATNIP, the article, "Help for Hairballs", ranked the FURminator deShedding tool among the best in preventing hairballs in cats. Your cat may be the only self-cleaning thing in your house, but there is a nasty result of that convenience: when your cat ingests the loose hair it licks off itself and vomits it back up as a hairball in a typically inconvenient place in your home. Cats spend a lot of time licking loose hair from their coats. And unfortunately your cat lacks the ability to spit out this fur, so he swallows it. The hair gradually makes its way through the digestive tract, winding into a tight little tube. If it is too large to fit through the pyloric sphincter (the passage way into the small intestine from the stomach), the cat has to puck it up onto the floor. Your first inclination, after stepping onto a wet, nasty hairball, might be to give your cat a hairball remedy. However, ingestable hairball treatments have not received any scientific evaluation, none have been proven to work. Veterinarians will tell you that the best way to control hairballs is to prevent your cat from ingesting the hair in the first place. This is what Tufts University had to say about the FURminator deShedding tool: "Since prevention is the best cure, take a close look at the FURminator deShedding tool. FURminator received paws up from the test cats. This patented tool utilizes a unique blade that removes dead undercoat and loose hair while leaving the topcoat alone. It features a 1 1/3-inch wide blade with fine 1/8-inch teeth. This tool removes an amazing amount of fur easily. FURminator's soft ergonomically-designed gripping ridges make it comfortable to hold. Some test cats who normally don't enjoy being brushed, tolerated the FURminator for a much longer period. Some even purred. This tool's short teeth avoid the risk of scratching sensitive feline skin."
