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FurGoPet Deshedding Tool for Cats
Grooming tool for long- and short-haired catsDecreases shedding up to 90 percent for about 4 to 6 weeksQuickly and easily grabs and removes loose and undercoat hair
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u/HeavenlyMonsters ยท 2 pointsr/LifeProTips

Have you tried a deshedding brush? It's different from a normal pet brush -- deshedding brushes can get at the undercoat, which normal brushes do not.

I own two cats -- Batman is a DSH (domestic short hair) and Rambo is a DLH (domestic long hair). They both shed like crazy, especially Rambo. This time of year is particularly bad, because they're losing the last of their winter coats. Getting a deshedding brush has made a huge difference. I use the FurGoPet, which I love, and is a knock-off of the FURminator. They're pretty much exactly the same, except the FurGoPet has a much stupider name and is about half the price.

Rambo sheds more than any other animal I've seen, and I volunteer at an animal shelter where I work with dogs and cats. The FurGoPet has been a lifesaver. Taking your dog to a groomer regularly will help, but this is a much cheaper and easier alternative.

A few notes, if you decide to try a deshedding brush:

  1. Be attentive to the amount of pressure you use with deshedding brushes. You need to use a firm enough hand that you can "get to" the undercoat, but if you press too hard you'll hurt the animal and pull too much hair out (see #2 below). Once you figure out the pressure needed, it's easy. Just start with soft brushes and press harder until you see the undercoat coming out (trust me, you'll know when you're at the right pressure because you'll suddenly be coated in fur).

  2. Don't overbrush. Deshedding brushes are great, but you can remove too much of the undercoat if you're not careful. I brush them once a week usually, maybe a little more during this time of year. When you notice that you're not getting much fur out, stop brushing.

  3. Follow with a normal brush, just to get the other stuff out.

  4. For the love of all that is holy, do this outside. There will be fur everywhere.

  5. If all else fails, shave him like a lion. Bonus: No need for a fancy home-security system. (Okay, don't actually do that).