I belong to a couple of Basset Hound Facebook groups where pet parents come to show off their furbabies. Many of the posts are seeking answers to medical issues. I never give medical advice other than “Go to the vet immediately.”
There is one question that pops up almost every single day and that is about shedding. "How can I control my Basset's shedding?" Basset Hounds shed A LOT. Most people are not aware of just how much until they live with one. I ALWAYS answer this question with one word,
“FURminator®.”
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Why the FURminator?
• It reduces shedding up to 90%
• Helps to encourage natural oil production
• Removes loose or dead undercoat
• Can reduce airborne allergens
• Recommended by veterinarians and groomers
The FURminator can be used on most long and short-haired pets. Always brush with the lay of the hair, not backward. It should not be used on non-shedding breeds like Pierre or on dogs with sensitive skin.
I am lucky that Bentley LOVES to be “FURminated.” It must be miserable to have so much loose and dead hair so he is always ready for our brushing sessions. I usually use the FURminator three to four times a week because like I said, Bassets shed a tremendous amount! Most dogs can do with a couple of brushings weekly.
Even he is surprised by how much hair I get off him! How he is not bald is beyond us. LOL!
I love being able to use the FURminator on his ears. Bentley wears a snood when he eats to keep his ears clean but they still get gunk on them.
You can see how it removes any crusties along with some loose hair. That’s right, his ears shed too!
The FURminator has stainless steel teeth and comes with a protective edge cover for when it is not in use. The ergonomic handle is comfortable and provides a secure grip. I LOVE the FURejector® button. It releases the hair and I can drop it right into my trash bag.
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Momma says she had a basset that would blow his coat every spring (he wuz from show lines and had a wonderful coat) - it looked like someone skinned rabbits in the yard when they brushed him!
ReplyDeleteWow - that's a lot of fur your mama brushed off you, Bentley! That Furminator works great and I bet you feel better too!
ReplyDeleteWe love the Furminator! We used to use it on our cat.
ReplyDeleteI've just been to the furstealers and now I'm nakked...I daren't loose what little furs I've got left
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Princess Leah xxx
We have a tool like that for our cat bro Bert. It is not the right tool to use on our furs, and Sophie needs a different one for her long furs. A lot of people with the correct furs love Furminator.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a pawsome tool for proverbial shedders.
ReplyDeleteBentley I had no idea a Basset Hound could let go of that much fur with a brushing....
ReplyDeleteHugs madi your bfff
Okay, this has reminded the mom that she needs to furminate us.
ReplyDeleteWe love the furminator tool! Rooney sheds so much, it's the best way to keep up with his shedding!
ReplyDeleteWe have a furminator and it works great!
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Hazel & Mabel
I heard they are grrrrreat but don't tell huMom.
ReplyDeleteNose nudges,
CEO Olivia
My kitty cat cousin Maddie gets "furminated" every so often. I go see Ms. Jacquie the groomer and get a buzz cut every 2 or 3 months.
ReplyDeleteThat’s a fabulous tool! I have one for the dogs and I just got one for the cat. Will be reviewing it this next week.
ReplyDeleteOh no. We just got baths. Gulp we might be furminated soon. We are glad the furminator works well fur u.
ReplyDeleteIt's always surprising when a short-haired dog sheds so much! Our beagle Kobi sure did. Cricket didn't seem to when she was young, but she shed a lot more when she was older. Good brushes are a life saver!
ReplyDeleteJan, Wag 'n Woof Pets
I didn't know Basset Hounds she'd so much! We have a Siberian Husky in the house so the Furminator is a go-to tool for us.
ReplyDeleteLove & biscuits,
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