Furminator
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What size FURminator deshedding tool do I need?
FURminator for Dogs
| Short Hair | Long Hair | |
|---|---|---|
| Small Dog (up to 12kg) | Short Hair/Small Dog: Great for Pugs, French Bulldogs, Dachshunds, Chihuahuas, Jack Russell Terriers and similar | Long Hair/Small Dog: Great for long-haired Dachshunds, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Havanese, Chinese Crested, Maltese and similar |
| Medium Dog (12 to 23kg) | Short Hair/Medium Dog: Great for Staffies, Cattle Dogs, Beagles, Corgis and similar | Long Hair/Medium Dog: Great for Japanese Spitz, Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, Poodles and similar |
| Large Dog (over 23kg) | Short Hair/Large Dog: Great for Labradors, Catahoula Leopard Dog, Pointers, Weimaraners, Vizslas and similar | Great for Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, Brenese Mountain Dog, Pyreneese, Newfoundland, Irish Wolfhound and similar |
FURminator for Cats
| Short Hair | Long Hair | |
|---|---|---|
| Small Cat (up to 4.5kg) | Short Hair/Small Cat: Suitable for Scottish Folds, Exotic Shorthairs, British Shorthair, or generally smaller cats with hair shorter than 5cm | Long Hair/Small Cat: Suitable for Persians, Birmans, Munchkins, American Curl or generally smaller cats with hair longer than 5cm |
| Large Cat (over 4.5kg) | Short Hair/Large Cat: Suitable for Bengals, Burmese, Egyptian Maus or generally larger cats with hair shorter than 5cm | Long Hair/Large Cat: Suitable for Maine Coons, Norwegian Forest Cats, Ragdolls, or generally larger cats with hair longer than 5cm |
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Author info: Dr Teagan Lever BVSc (Hons) - Pet Circle In House Veterinarian
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Frequently Asked Questions about FURminator
How often should I brush my dog or cat with the FURminator deshedding tool?
For best results, use the FURminator once or twice weekly for sessions of around 10 to 20 minutes.
Does FURminator work on short hair?
Yes! The FURminator deshedding tool can be used on short haired dogs and cats too. The FURminator is also available for horses and small pets
Are there any breeds for which the FURminator is not recommended?
The FURminator deshedding tool should not be used on non shedding breeds such as the Bichon Frise, Basenji, Havanese, Maltese, Lhasa Apso, Miniature Schnauzer, Poodle, Shitzu and West Highland White Terrier. It also should not be used on pets with particularly sensitive skin.