FURminator deShedding Tool for Cats

by Furminator

• Recommended by Veterinarians to prevent dangerous hairballs from developing
• Guaranteed to reduce shedding better than any brush, rake or comb
• Designed by a groomer for professional results
• Patented technologies set the standard

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.8 x 3 x 6 inches ; 5.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0040QS3PO
• Item model number: 102004
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,014 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #166 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
  • #2 in Pet Supplies > Cats > Grooming > Shedding Tools
  • #17 in Pet Supplies > Dogs > Grooming

Product Description

Style: Long Hair | Size: Large

By reducing shedding up to 90%, the FURminator® deShedding Tool enables you to share your home with your cat, without surrendering it to his hair. The NEW Long Hair deShedding Tool for Small Cats is specially designed for cats that are 11 pounds or more with hair that is longer than 2 inches. The long hair stainless steel edge reaches deep beneath your cat’s long topcoat to safely remove undercoat and loose hair, The FURejector button cleans and removes loose hair from the tool with ease.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

172 of 175 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The grooming tool your cat will love and you will too! February 23, 2011

By L. Freese

Style Name:Short Hair| Size Name:Large|Amazon Verified Purchase

I first learned of the FURminator grooming tool from our veterinarian who brought it into the room after our cat had shed all over us. It seemed to be a common occurrence when we were at the vet. Yes we combed our cats at home but for some reason never got all that deep hair out and a nervous cat at the vet is the place to shed right! Well that's where the difference lies with this tool. When the vet told us they run about $40 she wasn't kidding.
I thought ok lets see if Amazon has one. If you shop around here you can find it for less than $40. The money in my opinion is well spent. The cats seem to like it and it sure does de-shed the hair! It even has a ejector button to push the hair out. You will notice a lot of the hair ends up on the end of your cat by its tail but that's ok, as long as your getting it out right!
You will want the short haired version if your cats hair is just under 2 inches long.
The short stainless steel edge gets down deep beneath the cats short topcoat and removes the undercoat and all that loose hair before it ends up all over your house.

You do not want to use this on a cats hair if its wet.
Never brush with this tool if your cat has any sores on its skin or if there is an area that is matted. You need to get the tangles out before using the FURminator.
Again the money spent is a little high in my opinion,but it really does work, where other combs don't even start to remove the dead coat that's deep down on your cat.

94 of 99 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars wow February 19, 2011

By racerxxx

Style Name:Long Hair| Size Name:Large|Amazon Verified Purchase

I really did not expect much but this thing really works as advertised. Family cat looks like he needs a hollywood agent.

110 of 120 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Removes more hair then I thought the cat even had! February 14, 2011

By Sara Rogers

Style Name:Short Hair| Size Name:Large|Amazon Verified Purchase

I recently moved in with my boyfriend and his lovely cat. I had forgotten just how much hair they leave on furniture, beds, and clothing while lounging around. I had to come up with a solution because we have navy bed sheets and a friend who is allergic. I had heard a lot about the furminator for dogs, and seen numerous pictures of just how much hair it takes off. I was hoping it would do the same for the cat, I had my doubts because he is a short haired cat and it just didn't seem like he had that much to lose. The first day that I used it I removed about a baseball sized amount of hair when it was all clumped up into a ball, I was shocked!! I used it again on him the next day because after the first session I was just so covered in hair myself I needed a shower, and on the second go around it removed just about as much hair as the first, I was floored. It left him feeling super soft and even looking skinnier. I would highly recommend this product to anyone with a cat, it works so well and will safe you a lot of time cleaning up around the house in the long run.

62 of 67 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars My cat actually likes this brush! January 19, 2012

By tanukisuit

Style Name:Long Hair| Size Name:Large|Amazon Verified Purchase

Length: 0:34 Mins

I'm posting this video to show other people that my cat actually enjoys being brushed with The Furminator. I have a large cat (Maine Coon) and I purchased the large Furminator for him. Before I had the small Furminator but it didn't work as well on his fur.

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Worked much better than I thought! July 19, 2012

By Elandwyn

Style Name:Short Hair| Size Name:Large|Amazon Verified Purchase

I have a short-haired, eleven year old tomcat who has never been brushed. It's not that I don't care about grooming him, it's just that I swear to God I never knew you were supposed to brush cats. Dogs, maybe; horses, sure! But cats? They spend all day cleaning themselves! He's never had a bath, either. Am I a bad cat mom?

So anyway I bought this brush because the cat developed a little bit of a rash on his lower back (upper tail?) and I thought it might be best if he didn't swallow so much hair while trying to scratch it.

When I took the brush out of the box, the first thing I noticed was that it's heavy. It feels well-made. The handle is comfortable, and it doesn't look like it's likely to break anytime soon. I gave it a trial run through my own hair (is that weird?), and came out unscathed. This product has been tested on people! It didn't pull a single hair out of my head. I don't know what that says about me.

As for the cat, he was very excited to find me sitting on the floor in the living room. When he came up to investigate, I surprised him by running the brush down his back. This might not be the best tactic if you have a cat who trusts you. After the initial "WTF" reaction, he settled in for a nice long brush. He'd wander away every few minutes then come back for more. When I was finally done (when the brush wasn't really pulling anything else out of him), I had a pile of fur big enough to construct a new cat. When I put the brush down on the floor to go get a trash bag, I returned to find him lying in the pile of hair, rubbing his face on the brush. The cat is super soft and after a day has stopped chewing on his butt. So it was a hit.

Recommendations:

1. Do not brush your cat while wearing nice clothing.... You'd think this would be common sense, but I am, apparently, an idiot.
2. Brush your cat outside, unless your cat likes to run away or your yard is infested with hawks or something.
3. Introduce the cat to the brush the way you'd introduce him to a new toy or a new husband.
4. Take pictures of the giant pile of fur that this brush produces. Read more ›

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars FURminator fan! May 13, 2011

By royhva

Style Name:Short Hair| Size Name:Large|Amazon Verified Purchase

I saw the FURminator video and read the reviews on this device before purchasing it. Even though I was skeptical and thought it was initially overpriced, I ordered one anyway because I have 3 short-haired cats who are shedding their winter coats like crazy. Fur everywhere! I bought the FURminator short-hair deShedding tool for large cats (over 10 lbs). When I removed it from the plastic container I was immediately impressed by the solid, heavy construction and comfortable feel...this is no cheaply built product and truly feels like a professional tool! I immediately went to work on the cats with AMAZING results; repeat, AMAZING! Hair just started coming off in huge clumps with no adverse effect to the cat's coat! The grooming action does build up static electricity quickly which makes the hair start clingling to everything, but you can prevent this by spritzing a mixture of 1/4 baby oil and 3/4 water on the cat's coat...just enough to dampen the fur. (It's safe for the cat...I read about this "cure dry skin" technique on a veterinary website.) Stroke the baby oil solution into the fur with your hands (the cat won't mind), then draw the FURminator from neck to tip of tail. The damp fur comes off evenly and easily. Keep grooming until the fur is dry...it'll produce a couple handfuls on a 12-15 lbs short-haired cat. You can use the large comb on medium-sized cats too with no problem or discomfort (5 lbs and up). I'm truly sold on this product and will probably buy a couple more for Christmas presents! (No, I don't work for FURminator, but I hope the inventor makes a million bucks. I love this product!) Don't hesitate to add this to your shopping cart. It's great and you'll be happy with your purchase...so will your cat!