For the last year or so, I’ve been hearing great things about FURminator de-shedding products. I have to confess that I didn’t own one. I had already spent a small fortune on no fewer than five grooming products in a fruitless attempt to keep Monty’s shedding at bay. When the FURminator people kindly offered to send Labradors Worldwide their new product range to try, I jumped at the chance!
The FURminator range consists of four innovative products:
FURminator Double Edge deShedding Tool *
The new Double Edge deShedding tool features a twin set of stainless steel edges. This allows you to remove hair twice as fast.
FURminator FURejector deShedding Tool *
This tool has all the features of the original FURminator but it also has an ejector button. The button quickly cleans the fur away from the edge of the deShedding tool. Perfect for squirmy pets because it keeps one hand free for holding your dog still.
FURminator TubNub Bathing Brush
This tool features unique rubber “nubs” that remove deep down dirt and loose hair. The TubNub is designed to be used when shampooing your dog. Massage the shampoo into your dogs coat in a circular motion t stimulate skin and hair follicles.
FURminator Microfiber Towel
This lightweight, reusable and machine washable towel is a great way to dry your pet in less time after a bath. It measures 18″ x 24″ (45.72cm x 61cm) and comes in FURminator’s signature color – FURminator green.
* The FURminator FURejector deShedding Tool and theFURminator Double Edge deShedding Tool come in a single size. They both have 2.65″ (67.3mm) edges which is the equivalent of the MEDIUM original FURminator deShedding tool. I found this size to be perfect for an adult Labrador
So, how good are they?
Monty Gets FURminated…
Monty, my two year old Lab was more interested in the packaging than the tools. This was a good thing! Monty HATES being groomed and whilst he was distracted by chewing up the “Directions For Use” I got to work!
The first thing I noticed was how much Monty actually seemed to be enjoying the experience. He was visibly relaxed and happy to just stand still and let me groom him. Then I looked down at the edge of the FURminator and noticed how much fur it had removed in the first few seconds! WOW! WOW! And WOW! I had read numerous stories about how much fur these tools remove on forums and blogs but until you see it for yourself its difficult to comprehend. Using the Double Edge deShedding Tool I was removing a handful of fur with every 3 – 4 strokes. Unbelievable! In under around 10 minutes I had filled a 9″x9″ (23cm x 23cm) carton with fur and I hadn’t even touched Monty’s belly or the underside of his chest (he won’t let me go anywhere near those parts anyway).
Towards the end of the grooming session Monty began to get a bit fidgety (he has a very short attention span!) so I switched over to the FURminator FURejector deShedding Tool. I was able to hold Monty still using his collar and clear fur from the FURminator simply by pushing the ejector button. It’s a nice simple idea that works very well.
In Summary:
Both deShedding tools are amazing. They certainly live it to the hype and more! In the five days since Monty’s FURmination, I haven’t noticed any dog hair around the house. He looks and feels great!!!
It’s rare that I come across a product that I’m genuinely excited about but I’m officially in love with my FURminator deShedding Tool!!!
FURminator Microfiber Towel
Living in a wet country with a water loving Lab, I get through 4 to 5 towels a week during the winter. Getting those towels clean, dry and ready to use again is a real problem. This Microfiber towel looks like the answer to all of my wet, smelly towel nightmares. Measuring 18″ x 24″ (45.72cm x 61cm), it’s not really big enough to use as a bath towel for a fully grown Lab. It is however perfect for drying your dog after a swim or a walk in the rain. The towel is super-absorbent and dries very, very quickly. A really neat, useful product.
FURminator TubNub Bathing Brush
Monty gives the bathing brush a BIG ‘thumbs up’ or should I say ‘paws up’? This tool definitely seemed to remove a lot of dirt and fur. Great tool!
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