The phrase
"dead undercoat" refers to an underlying layer that is no longer alive or active.
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In addition to slickers, pin brushes, combs and dematting tools, Wahl has a handy 2 - in - 1 Rake / Blade equipped with a rake for detangling on one side and a deshedding tool for
removing dead undercoat on the other.
Grooming rakes have metal teeth with blades on the inside, and are effective for dogs needing to have lots
of dead undercoat removed, or cut through tangles.
In addition to slickers, pin brushes, combs and dematting tools, Wahl has a handy 2 - in - 1 Rake / Blade that has a rake for detangling on one side and a deshedding tool for removing
dead undercoat on the other.
Since these breeds are prone to
develop dead undercoats during the shedding season, the thick coats basically trap debris and it is difficult to clean or groom them.
For dogs with an undercoat, bristle brushes are used as a finishing brush to smooth the dog's coat after tangles, mats, and
dead undercoat fur have been removed.
Unlike brushing and combing, deShedding is done to remove the loose,
dead undercoat from the pet without cutting or damaging the topcoat.
The Coat King is a particular type of stripping knives, useful in hand stripping for the removal of
dead undercoat prior to clipping.
Conditioners are used to reduce static on dogs with longer coats, such as poodles or shih tzus, and they can encourage shedding
of dead undercoat on shorter, double - coats such as those on beagles or huskies.
The FURminator deShedding Tool for Dogs reduces shedding by up to 90 percent by removing the loose,
dead undercoat without damaging the topcoat.
It is legitimate to trim about the head, ears, neck and feet, to
remove dead undercoat, and to thin and shorten excess feathering as required to enhance a smart, functional appearance.
This type of brush is made to penetrate a dog's thick coat as well as remove tangles or
the dead undercoat found beneath the dog's skin.
Carefully trim around your show dog's ears, neck, head and feet for a neat appearance, and trim away
any dead undercoat.
Pet Scotties should be brushed several times a week to pull out
dead undercoat and prevent matting.
The rake brush is meant to go through thicker dog coats and remove
dead undercoats and tangles.
The rake brush is great for dogs with thick hair such as German Shepherds and are ideal for
dead undercoat and tangles.
A weekly brushing — with a rake, comb or pin brush to remove
any dead undercoat — weekly pedicure and ear cleaning, and periodic trimming of the eyebrow hair are pretty much all that's required.
Use the brush of your preference first (slicker brush, Furminator) and then run a comb through afterward to make sure you removed all of
the dead undercoat.
Grooming a dog before it is bathed is important as it frees up and removes
dead undercoat and matting, and allows proper penetration of water and shampoo to the skin.
Hartz Groomer's Best Rake — to remove
dead undercoat, for heavy coats This rake penetrates thick fur to de-shed and remove undercoat, to effectively smooth hair and prevent matting.
Ask our groomers to use the FURminateor ® on your dog which pulls out
the dead undercoat that is left behind on your couch!