Grooming tools that remove dog and cat undercoat

Dog and cat grooming tools come in a wide variety of styles and at a variety of price points.

One highly-rated and popular implement that has become the “gold standard” of pet grooming is the Furminator Deshedding Tool.   The Furminator Deshedding Tool is a metal comb with lots of tiny teeth.   The design makes it perfect for removing a dog’s or cat’s undercoat.  The Furminator Deshedding Tool comes in a variety of sizes priced from about $20 to $70.  Furminator also produces a variety of other grooming brushes, combs and tools.

Another grooming implement that is also good for removing pet’s undercoat is the Shedding Blade.  This tool is a more economical alternative at about $10.  It is a simple design using a looped piece of metal with teeth on each side.  The teeth help to remove excess fur from your dog’s or cat’s coat.

Yet another grooming tool for removing undercoat is the Undercoat Rake.  This tool, at about $20, works well for dogs with long, thick fur.

Following removal of your pet’s undercoat, groomers will often use a brush for finishing.  For this, you can use a ladies “pin brush” which may be similar to what many of us use at home.   These brushes have little “pins” with nubs on the ends and can be found at any drug store usually for just a few dollars.

For breaking up fur mats, consider the Mat Breaker.  This tool has razor edges that get under matted fur.  The backside of the tool is blunt, making it safe for your pet.  Cost is from about $8 to $14 depending on size.

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Neighbor Shopping Tips to help pet owners navigate growing number of food & supplies choices

Due to the growing number of choices and products, you might think that shopping for your pet is getting easier.  It’s not.

Dry, canned, raw, reconstituted, grain free?  Gravy, sliced, tidbits, pate? The choices when it comes to food alone are mind boggling.  What about cat litter – clay, clumping, corn, wheat, recycled newspapers?  And on and on.

To help our neighbors narrow down their choices before they shop, we have launched Neighbor Shopping Tips here on my blog.  We are hoping that our information will make shopping easier for pet owners —  wherever they shop.

There are lots of high quality pet products on the market today.  In many cases, the question is not so much, which products are best – but which products are best FOR MY PET?  Factors like your pet’s age, breed, and existing health issues all impact your choices of products.

In all cases, we are going to try to provide you with candid information to help you make good choices for your pet.  As a pet owner myself, I will draw on my personal experience with pet foods and products as well as that of my team members, many of whom are pet owners as well.  In addition, we learn a lot from all of you – so keep the feedback coming as you try new products!