Dog Deshedding tools

Grooming regularly not only helps the pet look perfect, but also keeps their coat healthier. Without proper grooming, pets cannot just look dirty but can develop irritating or poor skin conditions and mats.

It is normal for both dogs and cats to shed as it is a natural process. It allows the loss of dead or the older hair so the new strands can grow in. Short haired pets shed the entire year while long haired ones occasionally shed, especially during spring. Taking some time to brush can help both. It will avoid painful tangles and knots. It will also minimize the pet dander inside the house. Brushing will help to find out the signs of parasites or pet illness, and it will also help to build up pet and person bond. Regular brushing is crucial for some dogs, and the correct tools will help the task easier.

Basics

To handle shedding one doesn’t require complicated brushes or combs. Professional groomers also use the same tools as owners. De-shedders not only removes excess hairs but also helps canines to stay calm and fresh during hot days. Everyday brushing keeps the house and clothes hair free. Additionally, it can also reduce clean up time while making the canine look classy.

Types of Deshedding tools

Few brushes and combs that are widely used are:

  • A slicker brush: These brushes have fine metal tines and are often rectangular headed.
  • Wide-toothed combs: These have widely separated teeth and are usually of metal or plastic.
  • Pin brush: They have a shape like a bristle brush, with metal or wood pins instead of bristles.
  • Bristle Brush: These are made up of natural bristles or synthetic materials.
  • Rubber brush: It has rubber tines and comes in a variety of shapes.
  • Blade-on-a handles metal comb: It is one of the latest de-shedding tools like the furminator or the furbuster.

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The Appropriate Tool to Use

All combs and brushes primarily do the same thing. They remove the dead or loose hair from the coat before it falls out. But every comb or brush is not ideal for all skin types as few have thick skins, few have regular or light coats, etc. Hence it all depends upon the thickness of the skin

Slicker Brush

It has metal bristles which are ideal for long-haired or dense coat dogs. Small sized brushes are used for legs, face, toes, and tail while the more massive brush is used for the body. These brushes are also useful to remove tangles in the coat of dogs and cats.

Wide-toothed Comb

It is a widely spaced comb that removes the hair more gently than a smooth, toothed comb. It is more tolerable than the flat toothed brush and the blade on a handle brush as both needs more pressures which pets cannot tolerate.

Bristle Brushes

These brushes are very flexible, and it is necessary to brush for all and ideal for all coat types

Pin Brushes

These are applicable for medium to long hair coats as they help to remove tangles.

Rubber brushes

It is ideal for short-haired dogs and helps to loosen the hair and dirt.

The blade on handle metal combs

These combs are ideal for medium or plush coated dogs as they have very narrow teeth which look for soft, beautiful and fuzzy undercoat and leaves overcoat soft and smooth.

Relying on the pet’s coat, its inclination to tangle, shedding and many more factors determine tools. However, one might require more than one tool and must-haves can be a slicker brush, metal comb, and blade on a handle comb.

Even though, if one is using some other brush or a wrong brush and getting perfect results, it is advisable to use the same as long as both are happy with the results. It is not that important which should be worried about which tool to use according to the breed or the coat type. Successful grooming is all about what works for the pet.

Tips for Perfect Grooming

Regular brushing

It is one of the ideal ways to manage to shed. There are breeds which do not require everyday grooming, but brushing them keeps their coat dirt free and clean. Short haired pets benefit from weekly brushing while medium or long-haired dogs will need grooming numerous times a week. Long-haired dogs like afghan hounds, Yorkshire terriers benefit from everyday brushing. Experts advise that one can stop brushing when there are no tangles or dirt on the coat.

Bathing

Washing is a very crucial part of grooming; it helps to remove maximum loose hair, dirt, tangles and helps to soften the hairs. However, too much bathing wash out essential oils from its coat and leave the skin dry. But bathing it once or twice a month is ideal for keeping its coat healthy.

Brush Burn

Pets need gentle and extra care, hence brushing or combing their coat should be done with a free hand and should not press the bristles of brush hard against the skin. It is important to Smoothen their knots or tangles, as it can scratch or burn to leave a burning sensation. While brushing them, stand away and take care of moles, whiskers, warts, bumps and lumps the pets might have.

Keeping Gentle

Opt for coat sprays for the grooming sessions without a bath. It decreases static cling and softens the coat. Owners can also opt for leave-in-conditioners. Mist the area lightly followed by a conditioner. The more it is wet, and the more one combs its coat after applying the conditioner, the skin becomes soft and smooth. Hence, one can keep the coat gentle without bathing.

Shedding

Shedding is a natural process in pets, but excessive shedding that leaves bald spots can be a symptom of a severe problem. These spots can be due to hypothyroidism, cancer, skin parasites, excessive grooming or nutritional issues. If such a problem is visible, the owner needs to take the pet immediately to the veterinarian for a checkup.

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