Does anyone own a furminator

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My cat badly needs brushed but really doesnt tolerate it. She's old so cant groom much of herself these days and when she does, shes getting a mouthful of hair which is resulting in hairballs!! Ive tried normal brushes, zoom groom, a mit and nothing is getting rid of the dead hair. Im considering a furminator but they seem so expensive!!

I used one on elderly semi long haired. It was the only thing to do the job.

The cheaper non branded ones on Amazon are just as good.

Does she like being brushed? It can be a bit much if they don’t like it.

I have one and have to admit it is as good as it claims to be. I also use a tangle teezer which picks up a lot of hair.

My long haired Persian isn't keen on grooming but likes the tangle teaser.

Marking for interest. I'd love to not have to pay the vet to manage this. Our Persian hates grooming.

Chancewouldbeafinething - no she hates getting brushed. Ive also tried a tangle teezer and it didnt do the job. My thoughts were i could get it done quicker with a furminator.
Toddlerteaplease - that's good to know. I looked on Amazon and it only seemed to show Furminators but ill have a proper look again.

Look for a deshedding brush rather than furminator

I've just removed enough fur to make a second cat using a dog grooming rake. It gets the undercoat off much better than a furminator.

I have a Maine Coon cross ie masses of fur. Can be prone to matting and needs regular grooming to manage hairballs. I tried a furminator but she clearly found it stressful and it seemed to be ripping her fur out. Discontinued use of it.
I prefer a combo of a wire slicker brush and a moulting comb by Rosewood that has a similar yet more gentle effect to the furminator.

@Raisinrainbow, can you say more, and link products, please?

Two maine coons here... one who will not be groomed and one who will (mostly but being naughty at the mo)

They HATE the furminator.
I use a comb with rotating teeth

www.amazon.co.uk/Ferplast-5794-Comb-Rotating-Teeth/dp/B00C7DKAL2/ref=sr_1_2?s=gateway&keywords=ferplast+comb&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&qid=1554762113&sr=8-2

and a knot splitter
www.amazon.co.uk/Mikki-Splitter-Small-Matts-Coats/dp/B00N0Y29L6/ref=sr_1_1?s=gateway&crid=1P5HRH5GAR6AX&keywords=matt+splitter+cat&sprefix=matt+split%2Caps%2C137&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&qid=1554762137&sr=8-1

and some fine hairdressing scissors!

I use thinning scissors for actual trimming as it avoids the blunt home haircut look!

My cat hated the furminator. He was such a nightmare with grooming I eventually got a professional groomer to come in and do it.

Bought one last month

Absolutely amazing, we were at how brilliant it actually is.

Have binned all the other brushes.

I'd certainly invest.

I tried Cheddar with Snorgs grooming rake. She loved it! Couldn't believe it. She's not a fan of being groomed usually.
Ollie being groomed with a slicker brush gave me the idea to try it. Will get one for her.

I have a Siamese and a friend recommended the furminator. The cat is not very keen and tries to bite it! I think he finds it a bit scratchy, so I dont do it very often. You can hear it slightly pulling the fur - I dont think it only picks up loose fur.

My parents have a husky and have a furminator. She hates it and doesn’t even mind brushing

Have three BSH cats and they love it
I could stuff cushions with what comes off them

'I could stuff cushions with what comes off them'

It's incredible isn't it