FURminator Review - Cat deshedding brush
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2024
- I tested my new FURminator for cats for the first time. It got a ton of hair. Please note: Be careful how often you brush your cat. Doing this too often can seriously thin out your cat's back hair.
As a warning, furminators have blade in it (nothing that will cut your cat) but it will keep puling hair out until there's nothing left. You need to get a feel for when you've removed the undercoat (fluffy stuff) and top before stripping too much top coat. Also run the furminator along your bare arm first, it won't feel too good. This will give you a feel for how lightly you want to brush the cat, if you pull the brush up at a slight angle it won't run over their skin as much and will still remove plenty of undercoat. Cats have very thin skin and it's easy to give them brush burn if used too hard. Brush burn is a sort of rash, you can part the fur and see red skin with the stripes (in the direction it was brushed) its painful for the cats and there's not much to be done about it other than wait for it to heal. And it will make the cat less likely to want to be brushed in the future. Read instruction carefully.
Very great post. I love that you can explain what he's doing wrong, give info on how that can effect the cat and give better ways to do it without bashing the owner or being rude.
Not all heros wear capes but I bet yours would be really cool 😏
Dude, right on. Concise and clear.
Another warning, these furminators are not good for long haired cats. You pull all their protective under layer out. Seems at first that you are doing a good job but later on their skin gets wounds and scabs - a cat groomer told me to buy a metal comb and a slicker brush. So i did and that works so much better.. happy Kitty too😻
Furminatores DONT have a blade in them, it’s a device that’s usually used to groom cats during shedding seasons. If it’s used on daily bases it might cause some balding spots (due to access brushing, which pulls more hair than intended) but furminators never hurt cats if it’s used properly.
Thank you👍
Your cat is so cute. He keeps switching sides to try to see the brush. He's all curious, going, "What is this?! I must see it!"
If you add chemical x to the hair another cat will be born.
Twoco
What the hell you talkin about? Lol this a joke🐾🐱🐺💓💓
lol
@@badabing9143 its a powder puff girls joke... Sugar, spice, and everything nice. Also add the secret ingredient, chemical X
Nothing is sexier than to see a grown man who loves cats and is so sweet and gentle too while brushing him. He clearly loves his cat 😍
Gentle?
congrats on your new cat
This product works too well! I tried it on my cat and it's a huge pain. So much fur came off. And like the cat in the video my cat also keeps rolling side to side, so he gets caught up in the fur that has already been extracted. It's just a huge mess.
One thing I will say, it looks like the guy in the video was applying too much pressure while brushing the cat, that could be why his fur was thinning. And you should also not spend too much time in one area or will irritate your cat's skin
Lonnie514 do it next to a trash can. put the hair in the trash right away will help
Jordan Polzin yep, I put all the hair in a paper grocery bag while grooming (why touch twice?) and put the whole bag in he compost, easy peazy
"so much fur came off" thats because it cuts the fur LOL
yes and another thing the cat will typically need to smell the brush in your hand. My cat loves his furminator he thinks he's getting a spa day from me. if I hold it up to him and he rubs against it I know he wants me to brush him with it.
Hi - I hope you don't mind my saying, but it looks like you are applying a lot of pressure while brushing. YOu say it looks as though the fur will just keep coming - and it will - until the cat has no fur left.
This video was 6 years ago *+*
@@cateh1997 yea well it's good it was pointed out for people who don't know. People still watch this video. I had absolutely no idea how this thing worked. I thought it was just a special brush and didn't realize it has a blade that actually cuts the hair and will until you stop. So now from reading that comment my cats won't be bald.
he clearly knows his cat and the cat doesn't seem to be freaking out at all so...
@@ryanletemi these people are tree huggers
Okay
Omg I wish my kitty would be so sweet and docile and accepting of her grooming! Good boy, Tyco!
Yes, the Furminator works very well, but I get swatted at a lot. If they roll over, I just do the other side! It works better for shorter haired cats. I don't put as much pressure on it as you did, there is a sharp edge and I am afraid I will cut them. My cats sure get less hair balls, though!
I just purchased this today, I am really impressed.. this will really help my cat .. I would reccommend it for all cat lovers...
That's a gorgeous intelligent cat you have there
I usually deal with the hair by holding it in my other hand. I just keep adding more and let it ball up in my palm. It compresses very well, and that way it doesn't get everywhere.
0:56 WHEN HE STICKS HIS NOSE OUT TO SNIFF IT hes adorable
Just to let you know, it's not a brush or comb. It has a cutting blade in it to cut out the under coat. Beautiful kitty!
yeah
i dont think its meant for even monthly use. I got it for my cat to take care of the bulk as she has never had a proper grooming. It’ll be a months before i use it again
She actually scratching and shedding less and getting less fur ball problems.
No it doesn’t, what kind of furminator are you using? Bc I have the same one and there is no blade
Well don't make him bald. If it's summer time that's his winter coat you pulled out.
Update: I baught one too. But after the loose hair comes out then you start pulling the rest out. If you want to thin the cats hair in the summer this is ideal. Also you can clean the carpet, the cat towers and other things with this tool. I love it. You can tell if your vaccum is really picking up the hair too. It's worth 25.00 at target.
I absolutely love your cat. He's/she's so curious
Such a sweet, compliant kitty.
Tip - do it outside. Wear a full apron. (or clothes you plan on throwing in the wash immediately afterwards.). The fur will fly and you don't want it sticking to your or your furniture.
I have to wear a mask and glasses and then the hair gets stuck in my huge hair lol I'm about to get started here in a second😑😩
My cat loves being brushed so this tool just makes grooming that much easier!
Just bought it after seeing this. Thank you for the review!!!
You'll never regret it -- just don't get carried away!!
My cat is a short hair but pudgy (on a diet!). She gets knots on her back she can't reach. This does work BUT not all cats are as chill as this one. We have very short sessions, until she snaps and let's me know she's done, lol. Just FYI if you have a "spirited" cat like me. They don't all love or tolerate it well.
+Patty Dixon Yeah my cat doesn't sit still even with the cheap double sided brush that he tolerates. With the Furminator, a couple strokes is about all I can get and then he's scratching and biting. Sucks cause man the thing really works on the hair.
Then make each session short, quit BEFORE the cat is upset, and then treats and praise and cuddles.
Your cat is so chill!
He's such a good cat! So laid back and very trusting of you, I think because you seem so nice gentle and calm with him! He reminds me of my Ozzy, he lets me brush him. I'll be brushing for a long time and he'll have had enough he starts to walk away, I'll tell him in a real chill voice... oh come on back Oz we're almost done, please... it feels good, doesn't it and he'll walk real slow, looking back at me I can tell he's thinking about it and within 2 mins. comes back, gives me a look as if to say.... yeah you're right .... he's as good as gold, plops back down, it cracks me up... 😹😺😽 and he's so good letting me cut his nails, he'll get a attitude at first but I just talk to him like he's my little kid, and I hear this inner growl and I'll just talk to him, don't be mad, I'm not hurting you you know I'm almost done and please just wait a minute more oh, you're such a good boy. Okay I'll stop about my cat conversations , but talking to them they understand and they're smart, I stay calm and it keeps him calm. I don't go chasing, yelling get back here. Hey kids are so much smarter than people give them credit for. I guess this is what happens when you live alone LOL but I seen spray on Amazon that helps them from shedding so much I'm thinking it holds their hair down like Hairspray or something I don't know. His fur isn't laying everywhere, it's more like little dust bunnies here and there which isn't bad to deal with. but he never shed as much as since I did this super duper power brushing him 2 days in a row I brushed and every direction for about an hour and I swear I replenished and that the blood flowing into those hair follicles! And it's been hell since I always brushed him. But before you could always come in my house and never walk away with fur on your clothes now it's a different story, the fur is on my couches and I can see loose pieces of fur on him so you pet them and you get a handful of fur yuck. I don't know what happened. it was going to say he got old but why would this happen overnight
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You were pressing to hard on his body, you should lightly run it through their fur not scrape all of the fur out
Lol it was funny how you just positioned her/him in the beginning
... as if the cat were made of clay.
So are we sure this isn't just a razor brush that is cutting attached hairs in half, rather than pulling out loose hairs?
tipoomaster I think it's like a razor brush because he said you shouldn't do it too often or the hair gets too thinned.. it's not really dead hair. But it works good anyway when they have lots of fur in the hot summer!
ducky anatra It is not a razer brush. It's just designed to pull the loose hair that sits under the top coat.
tipoomaster it's not a razor
ducky anatra it's not a razor brush...it's dead undercoat
It's basically a comb. Not a razor brush.
Although the brush being used performed well, it does not appear to be an actual Furminator. There are several similar types of brushes on the market. I think you will find the Furminator works best. Beautiful cat by the way.
I forgot to add......you can clearly see from this video the sheer pile of the cat’s STRIPPED undercoat, which is their essential soft fur underlayer!!!
Hi Yes agree your going a little rough on your cat.....I have it now myself am going easy on it and it still works the same! Cheers
That is one loves kitty. You’re a great owner!
What a sweet cat!
I had one of these and I can't for the life of me remember where it is... It's a damn good brush that works for dogs and cats alike.
Tycho is such an angel!
Becareful with those you can bold your cat very easy! But I love that tool its great.
I used to have a cat that looks exactly like yours went missing a couple years ago . Probably no surprise he shed too. I loved that thing at first until I realized that brush and brushes like it CUT fur not just loose fur. So to start from square on I got my clippers and took all his fur off. He kinds liked it. It was summer time feel like he enjoyed the lack of fur. Anyway
Once his hair started growing back I'd use brushes meant for short hair and gradually went to brushes meant for long hair as long as I brushed his hair about 3 times a week. Shedding was never really an issue. Just couldn't be lazy about it
this is not a furminator, they all have a name plate on the top and a release button on the back to push the hair out. This is a much less expensive deshedding brush. I have 2 of them and they do cut the hair. run it over yourself and see how sharp it really is.
can it hurt the cat?
my cat has the same length of hair as that cat... should i get a short hair or long?
the older model was build like the one he has.
"this is not a furminator," WHO CARES!! It does the same thing
>>>"this is not a furminator," WHO CARES!! It does the same thing>>>
A lot of people care. Because usually bootleg knockoffs DO NOT do the same thing.
The difference between a licensed and original name-brand,,,and a bootleg knockoff are normally pretty glaring.
The knockoff may/may-not use Stainless Steel. If not, it will rust.
The knockoff may/may-not use poisonous dyes and unsafe plastics.
I'm not gonna keep listing all the reasons,...use your head.
You get what you pay for.
It's obvioulsy a blade not a comb, so it's cutting through all the ca'ts wooly hair and not just "removing" died hair... not the best option but owners seem to be happy as it removes a LOT of hair. I prefer my cat with his natural look though and use a regular comb daily.
How the hell do all these videos have cats who don't move
I will try it too. Too much hair around the house from my furry friends :)
Nice! You just got yourself a second cat :)
I love this brush... your doing to much prussure. I have a bery long haired fine fur cat.super soft. I run the brushish thing over her and if I feel a snag I keep doing that area. At least with my cat I'd you are doing it with no loose hairs it glides threw super easy. But not to often as you will hurt your cat. My cats tail had the most lolit also cut her fur to be a little shorter.
The combing remove the loose cat's undercoat. Some comments say that these cut the fur, but these don't. They aren't sharp & aren't a blade. I think this cat loved getting this hair off. Just do in sessions.
What a cutie! And tyco is cute too ☺️
I have one of this. Not sure what's the point? And when to stop? Until the cat is bald?
That cat looking low key concerned of how much hair came out🤣🐈
I hope that cat-shaped friendly is still doing well today!
Your cat loves you
Hihi 🤭 I know!! With my cat It's the same. A never ending story... You can brush and brush for ever! 😲
my stupid cat doesnt sit still
i trick my cat. when he is sitting at the window is when i brush him, he's too distracted to care
Maybe you're just stupid
ThaDopist same. ive tried treats and everything
ThaDopist you are the stupid
I’m going to try this tool today. I usually give my cats, catnip, Prior to their grooming. It usually makes them really chill and more okay with everything. Also keeps them preoccupied
The hair does never stop falling off.... I could brush my cats forever
awesome video! im gonna buy that brush! thanks for the review!
Thanks for the review! I have a cat that looks exactly like yours and I'm assuming I'm going to have the same issues using this on him because he likes to play a lot too.
Dang! You're brushing the cat hard across bone.
Wow, I almost thought that there was no hair left on the kitty :)
Thank you sooo much for this review!!!
such a good cat!!
How often do you use it? Once per week, twice per week...? I don't want to thin my cat's fur out too much. Thanks.
Well Liv i would say twice or once per month depending on how much it sheds and stuff.
In the spring and summer, I use this on my cats every week. It really cuts back on hairballs. The rest of the year, I just use their regular brush.
good to brush outside / balcony etc. Birds use the fur to build their nests
Hey but that brush isn't the original Furminator. It doesn't looks like and it hasn't the "furejector button", that releases the hair. Also the handle is different.
Antonia Torres This is a FURminator indeed, just the older model. Google it! Remember this is a 2013 video ;)
7Mths later. Do you still love it the same?
The first time Furminated my Oscar, I got enough fur for 3 more cats.
There is something so satisfying about seeing all of that hair come off. I plan on buying one for my cat
wow. pretty kitty
I would never use this brush on my cats. They have their own soft natural bristle brush, that is very kind to the skin. Work just as well.
No one:
The Barber cutting my hair: 0:41
wasnt expecting to see this much fur from a short haired cat.... This might be a stupid question but is this normal? Anyone?
So I answered my own Q, ha! Got a FURminator today and wow its fab! My cat has medium hair and it really does reduce the amount of shedding fur, not just around my house but also all on my hair /face /eyes hahaha!
that is more hair than the size of the kitty!
Feel you. Have two cats and black lab can see the fur now 😆 that's showing this looks like worth the money to get them.
Very cute cat. I could get away with using this on my cat, Cheetah, because she loves to be brushed but Oscar, not so much. He thinks it’s a game, and I’ve come away with a few minor battle scars.
Are you suppose to do this until there's no more fur coming out?
shaz omr definitely not. When I first got it, I did it too often and my cat's hair started thinning a little on his back so I stopped doing it for a while. So be careful not to overdo it.
thanks for the info, that's a very important piece of information. I just ordered mine, its crazy how much loose fur is on them, i was stunned when i saw this video and purchased one instantly. thanks for the review and info
shaz omr Do it like 10 minutes once a week and a little more during shedding season and as well with regular brushing every day and your cat should be fine.
+Victor Stuber does it really takes out the undercoat or cutting it? ive been checking furminator, and im thinking wether its just a normal brush or a blade comb? After u use it, does the cat's hair seems so thin? I have a british shorthair, and been worried that furminator might thinned their fur so much...
Vanessa Arzadon It does not cut the hair. It takes out only the undercoat. After combing the cat, you should not notice any thinning of hair unless you do it too often. I did this when I first got the comb and stopped after I noticed it.
My cats love this brush, too!
strangely therapeutic
That is incredible!
Use cotton buds gently get the bits on the edge of your lovely cat or use a wet ball of cotton wool to wipe it out. Doesn't it bother you?
Such a good boy
When do I stop brushing? I'm using the furninator and my cat keeps shedding.
This video is making me sneeze!
Lazy cade very golden
I was looking for a better brush for my furry baby, and found this video! super helpful :) thxs
WoW i should get that it seems better than the glove that i got
Thank you for the video.
Your cats like a cotton candy machine
Lmao!😂
Such a cute nice cat my cat runs away from me :(
you have to be patient with them, if you run at them an pet them like crazy and pick them up they will run away
Cute cat...
😮 oh my, that's crazy 😮
How is the kitty doing !!!
My favorite color is black and Leo and Joi are white and grey.. i could just cry sometimes like frfr
Is that normal, so much hair coming off? When I brushed my cat, i got 1/10th of that, at most.
This type of brush has a blade in it so it cuts the undercoat out as you go. Mainly good for indoor cats who don’t shed seasonally
@@katywonder4802 ahh that explains a lot. Thanks
Your cat is a cutie
Omg adorable
Did you vacuum it up
Are you sure that brush isn't slowly shearing your cat like a sheep, not just brushing him.
I want to try this on the horses in spring but I need the big one for dogs lol
I use a horse brush. LOL the brush I use it meant to remove shed and dead skin off horses. My cats shed like hell and I could make a sweater out of their fur. It's insane.
Diet can influence shedding. Cats (all pets) need essential fatty acids and other living things, enzymes and even raw foods.
sazure2
Okay???? Lmao I know this but it won't change how my cat (s) shed by much. C;
It may - that said I looked up the horse brush which led to a brand for cats (those that design horse brushes) and found the Sleekex (for horses dogs and cats) It is designed like the "barbs" on a cat's tongue. So thanks for the "tip". lol. (I have a degree in nutrition and pre vet - many don't know about diet and dead foods so just mentioned it in case it may help.) They still all shed, I know mine did even with superior foods.
If you have a link to the brush you use can you provide it - thanks ahead if you can.
www.sleekez.com/products/2-5-cat-shed-groom-stick
sazure2
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Long link. Yikes.
Anyways, that's the comb I use. It's pretty much supposed to get any loose hair that's deep in the horse's coats. I figured it'd be the best one I had and works pretty good. I've heard of the Sleek comb. One of my friends had it for her horses. Lol worked like a charm.
Thank you much!
Don’t you hear the cutting as you go?
I tried it and it was good to use ^_^
Wow. I thought from the tumbnail it was shaved.
Is that what every cat owner lungs look like?
Nice Video
When i use it i barely get any fur, do you have to push hard?