The apartment of a furry pet owner is immediately recognizable because hair can be seen on things, furniture, and the floor. It can be found in individual strands or even entire clumps. This often irritates cat owners, and sometimes it's the very reason why cat lovers give up on getting a cat.
Not everyone can properly groom their pet's fur so that it doesn't end up all over the place, as cats sometimes don't allow this due to their nature, and sometimes combing isn't particularly effective. The main wool we see on furniture and things - This is the wool from the undercoat, and it is difficult to comb out with a comb or a fine-toothed brush.
In Europe, trimming combs, or furminators as they are known, are very popular. The combs have only positive reviews. After all, they're designed for cats and dogs with different hair lengths. Every owner can find the perfect Furminator for their pet. In Russia, they're primarily used by cat owners.
In appearance, the furminator resembles a small rake with frequent teeth and a massive handle.
How to choose a Furminator?
Based on ease of use, furminators can be divided into two types:
- Classic. This brush has everything you need to comb out your cat's undercoat, including an ergonomic handle and a high-quality comb.
- Deluxe. This Furminator has additional features for ease of use. The rubberized, ergonomic handle allows for a secure grip. The hair release button allows you to press and release all the combed hair from the brush, rather than having to do it manually, as with the Classic Furminator.
According to the width of the comb, the furminator can be:
Measuring 3.2 centimeters, it is designed for kittens and some other small animals.- 4.5 centimeters in size, designed for cats weighing up to 5 kilograms.
- Measuring 6.8 centimeters, it is suitable for cats and dogs weighing from 10 to 20 kilograms and is considered universal.
Measuring 3.2 centimeters, it is designed for kittens and some other small animals.All sizes of furminators are available in two versions for short-haired and long-haired breeds. They differ from each other in the length of the comb teethFor short-haired cats, a comb with short teeth is needed, and for long-haired cats, a comb with longer teeth.
How to use a furminator?
The procedure is very simple:
- Wash and dry your cat's fur thoroughly, as you cannot use a furminator on wet fur.
- Inspect the animal's skin for inflammation, wounds and rashes, as if these are present, cleaning should not be carried out.
- Remove any tangles of hair if present.
- Begin brushing, combing strictly along the height of the hair. Brush gently, using gentle strokes. Gently brush the belly, paws, and genital area.
The cat owner chooses the frequency of use., but one should take into account the molting process and the ambient temperature, that is, weather conditions.
There are some cat breeds that don't require brushing at all, since they lack an undercoat:
- sphinx;
- Tiffany;
- la perm;
- Devon Rex;
- Turkish Angora;
- Singaporean;
- oriental;
- Burmese;
- Cornish Rex;
- Balinese shorthaired.
sphinx;Reviews from cat owners
I groom my pets with a simple brush. I've been seeing furminators for grooming in stores for a while now. I honestly hadn't really thought about what they were or what they were for. But about three weeks ago, a friend told me about them, and I was hooked. I was hesitant about the price; it seemed expensive for such a small thing. The salespeople at the pet store were raving about them, plus I read positive reviews online, so I decided to buy one. I bought a Furminator DeLux; it looks like a regular hair clipper.
I didn't have high hopes for the Furminator, but at first my dog resisted, but then she really liked it. She'd jump up, run around the room, and then come back for me to continue brushing. This still makes me very happy; I don't feel like I'm torturing my cat with this device. My cat always enjoyed being brushed, and with the Furminator, it makes her purr like a tractor.
I've had a cat for 13 years now. I'd heard about devices like the Furminator for a long time, but he doesn't like scratching himself and bites and claws when he does, so I wasn't sure if I should buy one. And the price is pretty steep! My sister talked me into buying one, saying it was absolutely fantastic. We ordered original Furminators online.
Can you imagine, the cat loves the Furminator—he doesn't run away from it! In fact, he purrs and stretches during the cleaning process, and the undercoat is combed out perfectly.
The Furminator is quite heavy, but the rubberized handle is comfortable. No need to press—just gently stroke and everything will be combed out.
ADVANTAGES of the Furminator:
- safe, impossible to hurt the cat.
— the process is pleasant for animals (not all, but my angry and touchy one has changed and now doesn’t mind much)
- easy cleaning of the device from hair with one push of a button.
- simple and pleasant to use, it’s a kind of caress for the cat.
Cons only if the price, but it will last for a long time.
There are Furminators for dogs and cats, for long-haired and short-haired ones - you need to choose individually.
Now all the cat hair and undercoat, which is very easy and quick to comb out, does not need to be vacuumed and the floor regularly washed with flakes of white hair.
A wonderful invention of mankind, I recommend buying it and making yourself and your pet happy!
I have a cat named Barsik. He's very fluffy. He sheds a lot in the spring, and his fur gets all matted up, like a felt boot. That's why I had to buy a Furminator in 2013. The poor cat was in constant pain, constantly ripping out the mats along with his fur, in chunks. Gradually, the mats would also clump together, forming one large tangle. The only way to remove it was with scissors. Once we cut off all the mats, the cat looks bald and hideous. One time, we even had to give the neighbors a health certificate stating that the cat was healthy, because they wanted him euthanized.
A neighbor told me about this magical thing. I searched the internet, watched a video on YouTube, and immediately bought it. We'd tried all sorts of clippers on our cat, but they all got clogged with hair and wouldn't cut him any further.
I ordered a Furminator online and was eagerly awaiting it, but it took a very long time to arrive and I had to shave my cat's head, making him a semi-sphynx.
When the package with the Furminator arrived and there was no one to trim, I went to a friend’s place and tried it on her cat.
The result was a shock for both her and me; we combed an entire liter-sized jar of wool and used it there. After that, my friend's apartment was spotless for a whole month, without a single hair.
When Barsik's fur grew, we started brushing him, and now it's his favorite procedure.
