[redheadsnotwarheads]

Just saw a few listings on Ebay for Furminators that were only $13 and free shipping...so I decided to buy one. I've heard that it can remove too much undercoat, is this true? If so, how often could I safely "furminate" (lol!) my two? One has a very dense undercoat and the other has a very thin one.

 

[BeauShel]

I would brush them with the furminator only once a week. Dont use it on the feathers.

 

[Mssjnnfer]

I got mine off ebay too! I haven't used it on the pups yet... They still have their puppy coats so they aren't shedding too badly yet, but my cat does and it works AWESOME on her.

 

[Salt n Pepper]

I highly suggest the furminator. I use it on my Sibe and its great for when he blows his coat.

 

[goldengall]

All, be careful buying on ebay and amazon - a lot of these are not authorized dealers and are selling counterfeit furminators.

 

[jackie_hubert]

I wouldn't use one, they have a thick undercoat for a reason.

 

[wagondog]

I guess I can have an opinion on the Furminator, I use them every day. I found a bunch on Amazon that are the old model without the hair ejector feature for 5 bucks each....they are genuine Furminators without the bells and whistles. Use it with care and a light hand, No feathers, no tail and you will be fine.....they really get the job done when used sparingly

 

[mylissyk]

I'm glad it works for you, I always felt like it was cutting top coat as well as undercoat.

 

[2goldens2love]

I guess I can have an opinion on the Furminator, I use them every day. I found a bunch on Amazon that are the old model without the hair ejector feature for 5 bucks each....they are genuine Furminators without the bells and whistles. Use it with care and a light hand, No feathers, no tail and you will be fine.....they really get the job done when used sparingly

I agree completely -- I have the older model too and love it.

I don't use mine every day, usually 2-3 times/week but just don't go overboard with it, both mine don't mind it at all and it greatly reduces "fur bunnies" around the house -- they have a thick undercoat for a reason but shed it like crazy for a reason too.

I remember watching a video on youtube when I first got it to show me how to use it -- I'd recommend finding one of those and watching before trying it for the first time.

 

[LibertyME]

Jerry would you clarify?
Do you use it on your own dog everyday or do you use it on various customer dogs during the course of your job as a groomer?

I guess I can have an opinion on the Furminator, I use them every day. I found a bunch on Amazon that are the old model without the hair ejector feature for 5 bucks each....they are genuine Furminators without the bells and whistles. Use it with care and a light hand, No feathers, no tail and you will be fine.....they really get the job done when used sparingly