FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. What is the FURminator treatment?
A. The FURminator shed-less treatment is an "add-on"
treatment. It is an additional charge because it is an
additional service to our regular grooming. The full
treatment includes the using the FURminator shampoo and
de-Shedding solution during the bathing process and
brushing with the FURminator tool. The brushing with the
tool is in addition to the regular brushing included with the
groom price. It is designed for both cats and dogs.
Q: Does the deShedding tool help prevent hairballs in
cats?
A: The FURminator deShedding Tool was nominated by
Tufts University School of Veterinarian Medicine’s
newsletter as the number one product to reduce hairballs in
cats. Using the FURminator deShedding Tool on a regular
basis, as well as the cat shampoo or the waterless cat
shampoo and conditioner will help reduce shedding, thus
reducing the amount of hair your cat ingests.
Q. Does the FURminator work on every breed of dog?
A. The short answer is no. The FURminator shed-less
treatment is designed to be performed on "shedding" dogs.
ALL dogs shed, but the extent and hair growth varies by the
breed. With some breeds the "shed hair" will remain in the
coat and if not brushed will become tangled and matted.
The FURminator shed-less treatment should NOT be
performed on breeds like a Poodle. Shedding breeds of
dogs (including Terriers) are best candidates for the
FURminator shed-less treatment.
Q. Does it work on long or short-haired pets?
A. The FURminator treatment will make both long and short-
haired pets look and feel better.
Q: Do the shampoos, solution and conditioners contain
natural ingredients?
A: Yes.The ingredients are natural, non-drying and
hypoallergenic.
The deShedding shampoo contains: Coconut base,
hydrolyzed wheat protein, calendula extract, hydrolyzed oat
protein, kava extract, vitamin E, Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids,
chamomile extract, aloe vera, carica papaya extract and
malva sylvestris extract.
The deShedding solution contains: Kava extract, hydrolyzed
wheat protein, vitamin A, Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids,
hydrolyzed oat protein, vitamin E, vitamin B5 and chamomile
extract.
The cat shampoo and conditioner contains: Palm and
coconut base, hydrolyzed wheat protein, aloe vera, Omega 3
and 6 Fatty Acids, almond oil, wheat germ oil, vitamin A and
vitamin E.
The waterless shampoo and conditioner for dogs and cats
and the waterless shampoo and conditioner for cats
contain: Coconut base cleaners, glycerin, hydrolyzed
collagen protein, safflower oil, Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids,
vitamin E.
Q: Can the FURminator SHED-LESS treatment be used in
the winter or colder months?
A: Since the FURminator deShedding Tool only removes the
coat that has already shed from your dog, the tool is fine to
use in the winter.
Q: Can the FURminator deShedding Tool be used to
remove mats or tangles?
A: No.The FURminator deShedding Tool is not to be used to
remove mats or tangles. The pet’s coat should be
completely free of any mats or tangles before using the tool.
Q: How often should the deShedding shampoo and
deShedding solution be used?
A: We recommend using the shampoo and solution every
month if necessary. The shampoo and solution are
hypoallergenic and non-drying, which means you can use
the products more often if necessary.
Q: Does the deShedding tool work without using the
FURminator deShedding Shampoo and Solution?
A: Yes, however the tool is more effective if you use the
deShedding shampoo and deShedding solution or the
waterless shampoo and conditioner. We offer a Mini SHED-
LESS treatment. We use the FURminator tool in addition to
regular brushing. This does not include bathing with the
FURminator shampoo and de-Shedding solution.
Q: Does the FURminator deShedding Tool cut the hair?
A: No, the FURminator deShedding Tool does not cut or
damage the topcoat, but rather pushes through the topcoat
to remove the dead undercoat and loose hair.
Q. What is the FURminator treatment?
A. The FURminator shed-less treatment is an "add-on"
treatment. It is an additional charge because it is an
additional service to our regular grooming. The full
treatment includes the using the FURminator shampoo and
de-Shedding solution during the bathing process and
brushing with the FURminator tool. The brushing with the
tool is in addition to the regular brushing included with the
groom price. It is designed for both cats and dogs.
Q: Does the deShedding tool help prevent hairballs in
cats?
A: The FURminator deShedding Tool was nominated by
Tufts University School of Veterinarian Medicine’s
newsletter as the number one product to reduce hairballs in
cats. Using the FURminator deShedding Tool on a regular
basis, as well as the cat shampoo or the waterless cat
shampoo and conditioner will help reduce shedding, thus
reducing the amount of hair your cat ingests.
Q. Does the FURminator work on every breed of dog?
A. The short answer is no. The FURminator shed-less
treatment is designed to be performed on "shedding" dogs.
ALL dogs shed, but the extent and hair growth varies by the
breed. With some breeds the "shed hair" will remain in the
coat and if not brushed will become tangled and matted.
The FURminator shed-less treatment should NOT be
performed on breeds like a Poodle. Shedding breeds of
dogs (including Terriers) are best candidates for the
FURminator shed-less treatment.
Q. Does it work on long or short-haired pets?
A. The FURminator treatment will make both long and short-
haired pets look and feel better.
Q: Do the shampoos, solution and conditioners contain
natural ingredients?
A: Yes.The ingredients are natural, non-drying and
hypoallergenic.
The deShedding shampoo contains: Coconut base,
hydrolyzed wheat protein, calendula extract, hydrolyzed oat
protein, kava extract, vitamin E, Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids,
chamomile extract, aloe vera, carica papaya extract and
malva sylvestris extract.
The deShedding solution contains: Kava extract, hydrolyzed
wheat protein, vitamin A, Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids,
hydrolyzed oat protein, vitamin E, vitamin B5 and chamomile
extract.
The cat shampoo and conditioner contains: Palm and
coconut base, hydrolyzed wheat protein, aloe vera, Omega 3
and 6 Fatty Acids, almond oil, wheat germ oil, vitamin A and
vitamin E.
The waterless shampoo and conditioner for dogs and cats
and the waterless shampoo and conditioner for cats
contain: Coconut base cleaners, glycerin, hydrolyzed
collagen protein, safflower oil, Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids,
vitamin E.
Q: Can the FURminator SHED-LESS treatment be used in
the winter or colder months?
A: Since the FURminator deShedding Tool only removes the
coat that has already shed from your dog, the tool is fine to
use in the winter.
Q: Can the FURminator deShedding Tool be used to
remove mats or tangles?
A: No.The FURminator deShedding Tool is not to be used to
remove mats or tangles. The pet’s coat should be
completely free of any mats or tangles before using the tool.
Q: How often should the deShedding shampoo and
deShedding solution be used?
A: We recommend using the shampoo and solution every
month if necessary. The shampoo and solution are
hypoallergenic and non-drying, which means you can use
the products more often if necessary.
Q: Does the deShedding tool work without using the
FURminator deShedding Shampoo and Solution?
A: Yes, however the tool is more effective if you use the
deShedding shampoo and deShedding solution or the
waterless shampoo and conditioner. We offer a Mini SHED-
LESS treatment. We use the FURminator tool in addition to
regular brushing. This does not include bathing with the
FURminator shampoo and de-Shedding solution.
Q: Does the FURminator deShedding Tool cut the hair?
A: No, the FURminator deShedding Tool does not cut or
damage the topcoat, but rather pushes through the topcoat
to remove the dead undercoat and loose hair.
| Yes, the FURminator really did get that much hair off! If it didn't work, we wouldn't use it. A Dog's Best Friend isn't about gimmicks, we're about quality and results. 98% (no exaggeration) of our clients who try it, LOVE the results and add the FURminator to their pets regularly scheduled grooming. Seeing is believing. All the pictures on this page were taken at A Dog's Best Friend. |
FURminator SHED-LESS Treatment $10.00 Small Breeds $20.00 Medium and Large Breeds $15.00 Cats *Prices are in addition to regular groom prices |
| Mini SHED-LESS treatment $ 5.00 Small Breeds $10.00 Medium & Large Breeds $10.00 cats *Prices are in addition to regular groom prices |
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| Hair removed with the FURminator shampoo and deShedding solution from Molly the Basset Hound. |
| Molly is knee-deep in hair we removed after the bathing process with the FURminator tool. |
| The most hair we've ever removed! We didn't even think to include what we got off in the bath...can you imagine? This was taken at our old location...282-R Canal St. |
| hair removed after the bath from Sandy the Lab. |
