Grooming Tools for Dogs & Cats

When it comes to our beloved pets, grooming is very important. Many dogs and cats, especially with long hair, need to be groomed on a regular basis. In addition to shedding, other reasons to groom your pet include getting rid of fleas and dander. There are a few tools used to keep their coats looking nice and healthy.

  1. De-Shedder

    • Most dogs and cats shed their hair. One important tool is a de-shedder, which can reduce shedding up to 90 percent. It also reduces airborne allergens. There are de-shedding tools for dogs and cats and both remove the excess loose hair and undercoat. For cats, it can also decrease hair buildup that causes dangerous hair balls. It is a tool used by professional groomers.

    De-Matting Rake

    • Short hair cats and dogs don't have a problem with matting, but long hairs do. Matted hair clumps are primarily caused from lack of grooming and can become painful for your pet. It's important to remove matted hair as soon as possible. A de-matting rake will remove matted or knotted hair from the innermost layer and leave the outer coat undisturbed. It will also remove extra shedding and dead hair and is an important grooming tool for long hair cats and dogs.

    Nail Clippers

    • Nail clippers are another necessary tool for dogs and cats. For dogs, nails that are too long can limit traction, and regular walks are not always enough to wear the nails down. This is especially true for small dogs. Indoor cats nails need to be trimmed regularly, especially to keep them damaging furniture or other surfaces. When clipping a dog or cat's nails, cut above the quick, otherwise it will be painful for your pet.

    Flea Comb

    • Many dogs and outdoor cats get fleas that can be irritating to the animal and can also be tracked indoors. A flea comb is an especially good tool for owners who don't want to use anti-flea chemicals. These tools are good for any length of hair and are designed so that they don't rake the skin of the animal while removing the fleas.