Best dog grooming combs according to redditors
We found 19 Reddit comments discussing the best dog grooming combs. We ranked the 10 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 19 Reddit comments discussing the best dog grooming combs. We ranked the 10 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
It's this one. Works really well!
I have a dog with a double coat and the Furminstor didn’t do the trick for me. It’s teeth aren’t long enough to get down into the undercoat, where most of the shedding was coming from. Believe it or not, I got this for $6 at my local pet shop and it’s worked wonders.
It looks like she’s already shedding quite a bit on her back end.
JW Pet Company GripSoft Double Sided Comb Dog Comb https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006349YY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Kr6qDbXHPY638
Dude. It’s a dog comb. I have one. Seriously. It’s pretty much exactly like this:
Li'l Pals Double Side Comb https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000O39TDC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_7tIdAb8WVRJB9
Edit: And another:
Mangostyle Dog and Cat Comb Double Sided with Stainless Steel teeth Anti Shedding Brush , Grooming Tool for both Large and Small Pets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRS6Q3T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_UxIdAbSQ7BQRT
And another:
JW Pet Company GripSoft Double Sided Comb Dog Comb https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006349YY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_CyIdAbJ7DD5X9
And another:
Dog Grooming Tool, Cat Grooming Comb, Devin 8-Inch Stainless Steel Double-Sided Comb with Wooden Handle, By WPS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E80VBJG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1yIdAbZ1N16D2
And another:
Pixikko Double Sided Stainless Steel Shedding Comb with Rotating Pins for All Coat Types Dogs & Cats Daily Grooming https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017VUSVOS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ozIdAbH57B6W1
Sounds like you've hit a shedding period - Huskies shed constantly, but a couple of time a year they blow their coat out and you can literally grab handfuls of fur and pull it off them... then do it again the next day. Your best best it to get a small mattrake, use short strokes (They will most likely hate it and complain like you were killing them) and pull out as much undercoat as possible I use a short rake like this - I have longer/bigger ones but when you're using it on a husky and they have so much undercoat they are hard to use. The smaller one lets you take short strokes and have more control.
How bad is bad? I love working with the big shaggy dogs, definitely what I miss most.
Are we talkin' blowing coat? Can you grab his coat and chunks of it comes out, or is it thick and mashed together (matted) and you can't get your fingers down to his skin?
If he's in bad shape and you don't know where to start, the best thing would be to see a professional and then pick up the maintenance from there. High velocity dryers that groomers have are able to really make a huge impact in blowing out coat without brushing your dog to boredom or sensitivity. If there's any way at all you can get him in somewhere for a good bath and brush, I'd recommend that. Going to be a lot easier on your dog since getting the big dudes like that cleaned up properly can be a bitch (as a professional, I used to regularly spend three to four hours on my Pyrenees, long haired Akita, Newfie customers).
Since that's probably not an option and you're stuck trying to clean up something that's gotten out of hand, take it in pieces.
So if he's blowing coat, definitely workable from home. Results may not be as nice, but with the right tools and patience, you can get there. If he's matted (and I sincerely doubt he is, but I have to ask because I've seen some weird shit), then he needs to go to a groomer.
Brushes:
Helpers are awesome, treats are totally worth it to make your dude happy. I can't see your dog, I have no idea what's up, but if I had my faroite akita ever that I used work with, here's what I'd do for him:
Start from the bottom of a back leg with the undercoat rake. With your off hand, hold up the hair, with the rake, pull the hair down and brush it out. Doing it like this will help you know you're getting all the way through his coat, to the skin. Also a great way to get to know your dog again and check for cuts, scrapes, bites, lumps and bumps. I've had to be the bearer of bad news for more than one client, "Heeeey.. did you know Molly has a walnut sized lump right here?"
If things are tight, use that slicker brush to help work things out and loosen them up. Quick, definitive brushing. Don't pussy around it, don't be afraid to brush. Obviously don't apply pressure and cut up your dog, but I know slicker brushes seem awful and most people are overly timid.
Keep going.
And brush more.
And more. Ok, now you've done one side from bottom to top, do the other.
Between the rake and a slicker brush you should be able to get through anything. I like using a coat king also, just depends on the dog. Sometimes I have better luck with one than the other, always nice to have both accessible.
Brush until your arms are falling off, cause that's probably what it'll take. But maybe not. Try not to spend more than 10-15 minutes in an area, it can be fatiguing for the dog and you might also irritate their skin. That's not fun.
Once everything's all brushed, give 'em a good once over with the slicker brush to catch loose hair.
Voila.
Hopefully that worked.
Of course, this is all assuming your dog has medium to long hair like this dude here.
That's my two cents. Hopefully if I got something glaringly wrong, someone'll pick up the slack.
Also, before and after pics! Wanna see!
My go to tool is just a plain ordinary comb, like this but mine has a handle. I've talked with other Aussie owners and breeders and it seems like a comb and a slicker brush are the tools to use.
The comb does the best job of any tool I've tried (I used to work at a pet store and have tried almost everything) without damaging their coat. It gets right down to the undercoat, pulls up the loose stuff, gets out tangles and mats or sticks or burs.
For technique, check out how to line comb.
We brush her 1-2 times a day and we use this tool:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00OIP3QEU/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
We also bathe her once a week and every other day we spray her with a puppy deodorizer. Lemme know if you want that info too.
Edit: She has naturally wavy hair, not curly hair like her poodle mother. More of her father I assume.
Bully sticks work well. They smell a little but it's better than needle sharp teeth on your fingers non stop. The pups like them so it's easy to substitute a bully stick for a finger. We tried other stuff but these seemed to work best for us. Hold the stick on one one end and let them chew on the other while they sit in your lap.
Eventually you'll want a slicker brush and a de-matting comb but you won't need them right away.
I like this one because the button on the back makes cleaning it easy.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OIP3QEU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
De-matting comb - google you tube for how to use it if you need to.
https://www.amazon.com/Safari-W6116-De-matting-Comb/dp/B0002ARR2W/ref=pd_bxgy_199_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0002ARR2W&pd_rd_r=YTN6ZJW7MQGCSKSJDW80&pd_rd_w=iR5st&pd_rd_wg=lxJ1D&psc=1&refRID=YTN6ZJW7MQGCSKSJDW80
https://www.amazon.com/JW-Pet-Company-GripSoft-Double/dp/B0006349YY
The undercoat rake and slicker brush are both great ideas. And invest in a nice metal comb and a dematting comb. Be careful with the dematting combs though, they have a sharp edge and should be brushed in the direction the hair grows. You want to split the mat into smaller mats that are easier to brush out, not shear it off.
If mats are extremely close to the skin, take the cat to an experienced groomer. Scissors should not be used to cut out the mat. Cats' skin is incredibly thin and a small nick can turn into a big tear.
The tangles are pretty typical, especially if they haven't been routinely brushed or groomed. I keep my dog in a "puppy cut" so we don't have to deal with it as much. We actually had to buy this for one of our cats who developed some bad mats and it worked extraordinarily well. Just remember to gently tug in small movements.
Dematting just takes so much time which is why I charge a pretty penny for it. I wish there was a quick fix for it because I would be all over that 😂.
Before I found that mat breaker, I was using something like this and oh my gosh it took forever. I honestly wish I still had the same level of patience that younger, dumber me did.
I like https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FQCWTVY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_5CTDCbJ7QVAHW for my shih tzu. I spray on and work in https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0081XZWT2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0ETDCb9M8DPAQ or Tropiclean Tangle Remover, 16oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000634IUO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_NFTDCb0CWPPGB first. And if puppy is getting too fussy... Bzzzzzzzz go the tiny clippers. Cause it's better than a matt from a snowball.. snowballing.
Do not use scissors. It is extremely unsafe. A cat's skin is very delicate and you can very easily cause a terrible puncture wound that will cost a lot of money to treat. Use a de-matting tool like this one or you could use an electric clipper if your cat will tolerate it. Let a groomer or vet do it if necessary.
hey, i just wanted to let you know that because of your comment I bought this brush https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FQCWTVY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and it has been working very well with getting Buffy's mats out. surprisingly she actually enjoys being brushed with it. so thanks for the suggestion!
Thank you for the compliments :)
>Personally I loathe the Furminator
That's interesting to hear. I don't know much about it, outside of the fact is will get a lot of fur off of him. I only used based on info online so I'd interested to hear more if you don't mind.
Specific kinds of brushes you mentioned are talked about here:
For a weekly routine at home, what would you recommend for day to day brushing (without bathing)?
We plan to take him to the groomer for a bath (either by them or ourselves) every 4 - 8 weeks (once we figure out what works).
I let Otto's fur grow out for the winter time, Nebraska winters suck.
I did use that type of comb for a while, but then I discovered this, which I find to work much better. It does a much better job grabbing the fur that doesn't shed.