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what is a furminator treatment

by Dr. Amani Jenkins Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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FURminator helps reduce dog shedding up to 90% which means significantly less hair to clean around your home. Pet coats are less likely to have matting or debris which can harbor skin irritations, insects or parasites. deShedding helps keep the skin clean, promotes healthy fur regrowth and regulates body temperature.

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How well does the FURminator work?

The FURminator is a perfect tool for year-round use, but especially for the times of year your dog sheds the most. In between the seasonal changes where your dog may be blowing his coat, the FURminator will likely get more fur loose and off of your dog before he drops it all over your house.

Where to buy FURminator deshedding tool?

Where To Buy Shop online or find a store near you using the store locator below.

Does FURminator cut hair?

The undercoat hair is problem with shedding and typically the hair that you sweep up in your house, car, boat etc. Since the FURminator deshedding tool doesn’t cut the hair of the topcoat, the undercoat is still able to breathe and regulate your pet’s body temperature.

Does the FURminator really work for pet hair?

When using furminator your cat won’t have matted hair, which you’’ have to remove with the help of a professional groomer. This is quite a painful procedure for a cat. Surprisingly, this deshedding tool even improves the quality of cat’s hair. Its skin is massaged while using furminator and serum is uniformly spread over the body.

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Does FURminator treatment work?

This revolutionary grooming device utilizes a unique blade that removes loose hair while leaving your pet with a shiny and healthy coat. The FURminator treatment will make you and your pet look and feel better. Within one to two treatments, the FURminator has been proven to reduce shedding up to 60 to 80 percent.

What is the FURminator process?

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Is FURminator good for your dog?

The Furminator is a great tool to help with shedding dogs. Be sure you get the right size and style for your dog's type and size. Terminate shedding issues by brushing your dog with a fabulous FURminator.

What is FURminator at groomers?

Take your grooming routine into your own hands by implementing The FURminator® Ultimate Hair Reduction System™: Brush, deShed, Bathe and Discard for grooming confidence in the comfort of your own home.

Are deShedding treatments worth it?

A routine deShedding service makes your life less hairy. FURminator helps reduce dog shedding up to 90% which means significantly less hair to clean around your home. Pet coats are less likely to have matting or debris which can harbor skin irritations, insects or parasites.

How long does a deShedding treatment last?

For larger breed dogs, it can take up to 2 hours to de-shed an undercoat. Once the groomer is finished, there is usually a dog sized pile of fur left behind. De-shedding should be done regularly, and once you're on a good schedule, the effects will be more noticeable.

Does a furminator hurt dogs?

Furminator deshedding tools can cause harm to a dog's coat if they are used incorrectly. They can cause the dog's skin to become inflamed to the point of bleeding. The deshedding tools produced by Furminator are stripping instruments that remove extra fur by cutting it with a blade.

How often should you Furminate a dog?

1-2 times a weekWe recommend using the FURminator deShedding Tool 1-2 times a week for 10-20 minutes each session. You may need to use the deShedding Tool more frequently during heavy shedding seasons. Before each use, you will want to read the deShedding Tool instructions completely. Also, your dog should be free of mats and tangles.

Are Furminators worth it?

The Verdict The FURminator deShedding tool is most definitely all it's cracked up to be. I have never used a brush, rake, or any other grooming tool that even comes close to being as effective at removing loose and undercoat hair from my dog as this tool.

How do groomers Deshed a dog?

The most popular groomer-approved deshedding method is called “The Four B's”: Brush, Bathe, Blow-Dry, Brush again. That sounds pretty simple, but to reach that groomer level fluff-free fur, you'll need to spend some time learning to properly execute each step with care.

Does the FURminator have a razor in it?

The sharp tiny parts of the razor blades in the FURminator pet brush are somewhat recessed behind solid blades of steel and it does come with a simple protective cover to keep the blades from getting caught on anything — say, while being stored in a drawer or something.

Is deshedding good for dogs?

De-shedding aids in the natural shedding process. While it won't be able to remove all of the undercoat, it will help protect your pet from unexpected and painful mats. Avoid hidden hot spots! De-shedding helps prevent hot spots by drawing out natural oils released by a dog's skin and fur.

What is Furminator Dog?

The FURminator was designed by a professional groomer and her husband who had searched high and low for a tool that would shed her client’s undercoat effectively. Having never found one that worked, they set out to design one that would.

How often should I use a furminator?

How to Use the FURminator. I find it best to use the FURminator a couple of times a week for about 15 minutes each time. Although it is great to wash your dog first so you knock some hair loose before using the tool, you have to wait until the hair is completely dry so it’s not always practical.

How long is furminator for dogs?

They define short hair as less than 2 inches long and long hair as more than 2 inches long. If your dog has hair that is inconsistent, go with the length that is more prominent to choose the size tool you will use.

Why does my dog's undercoat get matted?

Matting happens when the undercoat becomes tangled up with loose hair. These hairs ball up and to remove them is a very unpleasant experience for your dog that can lead to damaged skin and hair cuticles.

What breed of dog has undercoat?

There are lots of dog breeds with undercoats including labs, golden retrievers, huskies, chows, German shepherds, collies, and cow dogs , to name a few.

Can furminators hurt dogs?

You really shouldn’t use the FURminator on your dog’s soft belly and chest fur. There is no undercoat there and you may hurt his skin with the metal bristles on his underside. During heavy shedding seasons, like spring and fall, you may have to de-shed more frequently and you may get impressive piles of hair each time.

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