Should I get Large or Small FURminator?

My Katie is 8 lbs 5 ounces and the Furminator comes in up to 10 lbs and over 10. 
Should I get the bigger one even though she is under the 10 lbs?

The 1.75" sounds so tiny.

Thanks,

Susie

I use the small one on all my cats, including the 15# Hercules and it works just fine. I think the larger one would be hard to use on the smaller cats.

Ok thanks.
Susie

I just use the small ones as well

Thanks for the info.

I just put a bid in on a new one on ebay. If he accepts the offer it will be $26. Hope that's a good price.

 

Susie

We have the smaller one and it works fine on everyone including our big Maine Coon man (who was adopted with his accessories, including the Furminator).  IMHO, though, this grooming implement is not a fave.  It leaves clouds of fur all over the room, and I've always wondered "how much is enough?" when using it.  I prefer the slicker brush.

I use the small one on a 15 lb. cat, so it definitely wouldn't be too small for yours. The Furminator is great, but you have to be careful to hold it perpendicular (90°) to the coat, as otherwise you can cut the hair or pull too much out. Less is more with it.

Tarasgirl06,

What is the slicker brush and thanks for your reply,

Susie

jcat,

Thanks for your reply and tips, 

Susie

A slicker brush is a regular metal bristled brush, but with no round tips:



They are great for long-haired cats, especially if they get tangled. It is best to pair this with a comb. Does not get out as much fur as the Furminator. But if you are using a Furminator, it is good to have a slicker for getting out any hidden tangles first. I don't usually use a slicker and comb for short haired cats- it does not work as well for them.

There are warnings for both the Furminator and the slicker to not be used too often, especially in one area. The slicker can scratch the skin after repeated use in one spot and the Furminator can start to pull out fur instead of just grabbing the loose fur.

A slicker brush is the standard grooming tool most people use on cats -- it has fine, bent wire bristles, a rubber backstop, and a wood or plastic handle and can be bought at any "pet" supply store.  A good one will last forever.  It captures the old fur, so you can remove it after every brushing, unlike the Furminator, which just spews it everywhere.  

ClaraAdele said:

A slicker brush is a regular metal bristled brush, but with no round tips:

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I have one of those I guess I just didn't know what they were called. I have the comb too. 

Thanks for the tips. She never gets tangles.

I think I will only use the Furminator once a week.

Susie

If the Furminator gets the hair all over, maybe I will do her on the front enclosed porch and just sweep it outside.
Thanks,

Susie

susies1955 said:

Thanks for the info.

I just put a bid in on a new one on ebay. If he accepts the offer it will be $26. Hope that's a good price.

 

Susie

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You can get it at Amazon: 
Petsmart sells it for upwards of $40 for what I think is the same product!

Speaking of brushing...

I have a small cat who HATES being brushed. Slicker brush, brushing glove with rubber nubs, brushing glove with tiny dots on it (useless on any cat)... He says "no thanks." He's a short-haired kitty with ultra-soft fur like a mink.  But he sheds like crazy and gets wheezing hairballs and leaves dust bunnies the size of a bear that always end up under the bed!  He likes to sit in my lap sometimes and have his head scratched but I can't even touch him with a brush or he runs away! I think it might be because it is uncomfortable for him.  He's kind of a runt and very skittish.

Do you think a Furminator would work for him?  What else can I try?

I ended up paying about $10 more and got the one with the FURejector button. 

Thanks for the link though. Ya Petsmart is super high on all of their stuff.

Susie

MrsH said:

Speaking of brushing...

I have a small cat who HATES being brushed. Slicker brush, brushing glove with rubber nubs, brushing glove with tiny dots on it (useless on any cat)... He says "no thanks." He's a short-haired kitty with ultra-soft fur like a mink.  But he sheds like crazy and gets wheezing hairballs and leaves dust bunnies the size of a bear that always end up under the bed!  He likes to sit in my lap sometimes and have his head scratched but I can't even touch him with a brush or he runs away! I think it might be because it is uncomfortable for him.  He's kind of a runt and very skittish.

Do you think a Furminator would work for him?  What else can I try?

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The Furminator is more of a comb than a brush, so he might like it better. You could also try a fine-toothed comb or a Zoom Groom. He might like the dog Zoom Groom better than the cat one, as the little nubs are rounder.

Good idea.  If you get one, you'll see for yourself.  There's no way to contain it inside!