I have two cats, a short-hair with no noticeable undercoat, and a medium-hair with *lots* of undercoat. Is there a tool I can use for both?
1153030
I use this brush on both of my medium-hair and short hair cats. It works wonderfully and they both love it.
1153031
Marilisa we only have a long haired cat and this tool works great on her. So that being said I really can't comment on the short hair situation. Sorry
1153032
I don't know. My cats both have medium-length hair and this was the first tool I tried and it didn't work for either of them. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
899574
It should. We use it on our tabby, who has medium length hair, but also on our spaniels who wear their hair long in the withers and flanks. I have been satisfied, and I think the animals are too. The cat has been shedding rapidly as we transition to our wet season (Florida), and one of the spaniels too, and I think it helps.
1832174
Both my cats are 15 lbs or more with short, dense hair. I borrowed a short hair and long hair furminator from a friend and found that the long hair one worked better and reached more hair with less effort. I don't think weight has anything to do with your choice other than the large cat size furminator is wider and easier to use with less stress on the cat. Hope this helps.
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Yes - in short. We use this on our Siamese, which has medium/short hair, and sheds like crazy. Works very well, even though, I would imagine, it would work even better on longer hair. The bristles are not too firm or long for short hair, and would be best suited for removing excess fur. The only thing I would suggest on very short haired cats is too be gentle with the brush. The bristles are not coated or tipped, so could scratch with firm use.I love this product, and my cat loves it too.
1008332
After use the fur will usually become "matted" into the glove. I am able to peel it off starting at one end. The fuller the surface becomes the easier it is to peel off the fur. I always use long slower motions with the glove and find it does a great job removing loose hair and I would think undercoat. My cat seems to enjoy it since this glove allows more of a 'petting' feel rather than a combing and/or brushing would.
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If the cat's hair is 2 inches or less buy the "short hair" version. If it's longer than 2 inches buy the "long hair" version. For both the short and long hair versions I would recommend just buying the "large" version, unless your cat is very small. I have both the small and large; the large is the only one we really use (btw, the large short hair version also works wonders on our dog!). Specifics can be found here: http://www.furminator.com/pet-deshedding-solutions-tools/cat-grooming-deshedding-tools.aspx.
922857
It depends on what you are trying to do. If you only want to remove mats or comb the cat, then this is not the right tool. This is a coat stripper and it removes hair and shortens coats considerably.
332606
I agree. The undercoat must be there, then this product will work nicely. It removes more undercoat from my Aussie than a Furminator.
2062229
Yes I have 2 Ragdoll cats and the comb works great on both cats !!! However my Male Bicolor seems to have a thicker coat and I need to also use a rake on him Not sure why his fur is different was bought from a breeder without papers But his fur will get mats if I don't keep him combed through my female is silky smooth The comb is the best purchase I have made for grooming I also have Chinese Crested Powder Puffs with long hair WORKS GREAT !!!!
249847
I don't have a cat to try on, BUT I don't see why it would not work on a short hair cat also.
1474827
We have a Golden as well as three cats. We use the tool on hard floors. The tool picks up the hair quite well, but some hair does attach to the felt strips on the bottom of the tool.
1083673
Depends on the type of coat that you are dealing with. I have a Chow, they have double undercoats. I use a Mars tool (curved blades, removes loose undercoat without effecting the outer coat) which is similar to to a furminator This brush is useless for de-shedding a double coated dog. However it does a great job when using it to brush and blow dry. It also depends on the type of furminator that you are using. Many models are merely stripping knives. (note; excellent fine tooth stripping knife cost under $10, furminator fine tooth costs upward of $50)
1900495
Is the best tool I have found for cutting and pulling out loose hair. I have a long hair white cat and her hair can get matted as she is so big she can't reach her upper back and it gets knots. I try to brush with this tool daily as the more you do it the less likely you will hurt her by untangling the hair. It loosen hair but does not cut. Once loosened the hair is drug out by the De-matting tool. Best tool I have found.
1350974
No, my cat did great with this product. She is a domestic short-hair and she wore it for two months.
122019
Does any one have cats or a dog with very light fluffy hair, almost like clumps of goose down? How does this work for that?
616422
For a short haired cat, I'd just comb them more. This cuts coat and I don't think that's what you really want.
1736113
Well I have a Golden Retriever puppy and she's a long haired dog and the brush doesn't work with her hair. But I also have a rabbit and it works better with his hair. So it might work. Idk ask someone with a cat.