Reducing my Pets’ Shedding

Today’s tip is a recommendation for the FURminator (Amazon link). It’s the best tool that I have in my dogs’ grooming kit. I have tried other brushes/tools for dealing with shedding, and this is the best so far. If you have cats, there’s a version of this tool for them too.

I have two sweet dogs, Pooh Bear and Lana. They certainly help keep life interesting. We got them both as rescues, and it’s always a wonder to me that anyone would give them up.

But let’s face it—dogs shed hair (some worse than others). If you don’t help them in some way with their shedding, they’ll shed all over you, your guests, and all over your house, car, clothes, etc. Ugh!

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Well, for me the FURminator deShedding Tool (Amazon link) is the way to cut down on shedding. When I first got mine about two years ago, I was shocked at how much hair came off with this tool in one sitting. It was also nice NOT having to stop every few swipes just to clear hair from the tool (like I’ve had to do with two different tools in the past). If you want to see it in action, the link has a video. BTW, I saw that same video at the pet store and thought they might be stretching the truth a little…nope!

It is pricey (I paid around $60 at the pet store for the large size), but if you shop around you shouldn’t have to pay so much. That’s what I get for impulse buying. Of course it will also be cheaper if you get a smaller size. There’s also a 30-day money-back guarantee from the manufacturer if for some reason it doesn’t seem to work out for your situation. All in all, even having paid the full price myself, it was worth it.

Have you tried this tool yourself? What other ways do you deal with shedding?

Photo Source: "Pooh Bear" and "Lana" by me :)