The Mars coat king is a row of blades, and is used to thin hair. It does cut the hair, and if you arn't careful you can have a very funny, uneven coat. (don't ask me how I know)
There is a furminator *copy* at some of the stores for $9.95 (I think WalMart and some drug stores) I have not tried it since I have a bin full of combing tools I tried and did not like...Definitely interested in hearing more. It looks so simple.
I have some loose clipper blades though so I may see what I get with those.
What about a flea comb? That usually pulls a good bit of undercoat.
I,too, have heard the Mars Coat King actually cuts hair as well and can thin a coat.
Oh, the *knock off* has a less ergonomic handle (more like a terrier stripping knife but it *is* the same type of blade -- and ONLY comes with a small blade --
I tried the clipper blade "equivalent" and OMG! I got a plastic grocery bag full of hair from my short coated dog who is already sleek with a coat that appoaches a labrodor in tightness - the one who can't even fill up a slicker with hair and that was without attacking the belly, tail, or back legs.
Much better than my shedding blade OR my rake.
I do think the Furminator would be an awesome product - using the clipper blade was a bit clunky and you really want the handle as placed on the furminator.
Believe the price is a big hurdle and don't know about the dangers of pulling out too much undercoat. Think it would be great seasonally to clear the coat between change outs.
This is the kind of a "you have to see it to believe it" product.
I've used the Furmanator at a boarding kennel I worked at last year. It worked really, really well. I have also used the shampoo and conditioner they sell with it. To be honest I didn't notice a difference in using the Furmanator Shampoo/Coditioner or the regular shampoo we used. One thing I was warned about with the Furmanator is that it can really scratch or even cut skin is used too roughly. I give this product an A+.
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Hello all. Just a question about this Furminator...is this only for longer haired dogs? I've got a dobe ( 7 months )and I use a soft bristle brush on him. It works well, but he does shed every time we pet/brush him. I was just curious because it seems like everyone has had success with this rake. Would something like this be needed for him? What do you guys recommend? Thanks!
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I've used the Furmanator at a boarding kennel I worked at last year. It worked really, really well. I have also used the shampoo and conditioner they sell with it. To be honest I didn't notice a difference in using the Furmanator Shampoo/Coditioner or the regular shampoo we used. One thing I was warned about with the Furmanator is that it can really scratch or even cut skin is used too roughly. I give this product an A+.
~Jamie
Oldish thread, but I kind of forgot I had the new Furminator until I went away last week and my dogsitter found and used it.
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