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Old August 27th 08, 03:01 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
LauraM[_2_]
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Default The Furminator

I just bought a Furminator brush for Hobbes today. I must say it sure
got a lot of hair out. Hair was a-flyin'! I had to get the vacuum
out after that. Hobbes seemed to enjoy being brushed. He laid on his
side and purred while I brushed away. When it was time to do the
other side, I merely rolled him over all the while he was purring.
(so cute) I did stay away from his tail because I know he doesn't
like that much.

Has anyone else used this tool? Just curious as to your impressions.
One thing I don't want to do, however, is over-groom him. It sure
pulls out a lot of hair. And being that Hobbes has long, thick hair,
I figured it would help with hairballs.
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Old August 27th 08, 03:13 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
Claude V. Lucas
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In article ,
LauraM wrote:
I just bought a Furminator brush for Hobbes today. I must say it sure
got a lot of hair out. Hair was a-flyin'! I had to get the vacuum
out after that. Hobbes seemed to enjoy being brushed. He laid on his
side and purred while I brushed away. When it was time to do the
other side, I merely rolled him over all the while he was purring.
(so cute) I did stay away from his tail because I know he doesn't
like that much.

Has anyone else used this tool? Just curious as to your impressions.
One thing I don't want to do, however, is over-groom him. It sure
pulls out a lot of hair. And being that Hobbes has long, thick hair,
I figured it would help with hairballs.


Bubba's had two go rounds with the Furminator

http://members.cox.net/claudevl/Bubba-Furminator.jpg

http://members.cox.net/claudevl/Bubba-Furminator02.jpg

It *does* get out a lot of hair, but seems to degrade
the texture of his coat a bit.

Since we're not doing any cat shows any time soon and since
it's usually ~110 degrees every day we'll put up with it.

He's a drama queen when it comes to maintenance, so I
usually need to pn him down to comb him or cut his claws.

He doesn't seem to mind the Furminator as much as the comb, though.

You can see by his expression he'd rather be eating or something.
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Old August 27th 08, 03:33 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
LauraM[_2_]
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Default The Furminator

On Aug 26, 7:13*pm, (Claude V. Lucas) wrote:
In article ,

LauraM wrote:
I just bought a Furminator brush for Hobbes today. *I must say it sure
got a lot of hair out. *Hair was a-flyin'! *I had to get the vacuum
out after that. *Hobbes seemed to enjoy being brushed. *He laid on his
side and purred while I brushed away. *When it was time to do the
other side, I merely rolled him over all the while he was purring.
(so cute) *I did stay away from his tail because I know he doesn't
like that much.


Has anyone else used this tool? *Just curious as to your impressions.
One thing I don't want to do, however, is over-groom him. *It sure
pulls out a lot of hair. *And being that Hobbes has long, thick hair,
I figured it would help with hairballs.


Bubba's had two go rounds with the Furminator

http://members.cox.net/claudevl/Bubba-Furminator.jpg

http://members.cox.net/claudevl/Bubba-Furminator02.jpg

It *does* get out a lot of hair, but seems to degrade
the texture of his coat a bit.

Since we're not doing any cat shows any time soon and since
it's usually ~110 degrees every day we'll put up with it.

He's a drama queen when it comes to maintenance, so I
usually need to pn him down to comb him or cut his claws.

He doesn't seem to mind the Furminator as much as the comb, though.

You can see by his expression he'd rather be eating or something.


You crack me up! Those pictures are hilarious! That pile of
fur....and your Bubba's expression. Priceless!
  #4  
Old August 27th 08, 03:48 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
Claude V. Lucas
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Default The Furminator

In article ,
LauraM wrote:
On Aug 26, 7:13*pm, (Claude V. Lucas) wrote:
In article ,

LauraM wrote:
I just bought a Furminator brush for Hobbes today. *I must say it sure
got a lot of hair out. *Hair was a-flyin'! *I had to get the vacuum
out after that. *Hobbes seemed to enjoy being brushed. *He laid on his
side and purred while I brushed away. *When it was time to do the
other side, I merely rolled him over all the while he was purring.
(so cute) *I did stay away from his tail because I know he doesn't
like that much.


Has anyone else used this tool? *Just curious as to your impressions.
One thing I don't want to do, however, is over-groom him. *It sure
pulls out a lot of hair. *And being that Hobbes has long, thick hair,
I figured it would help with hairballs.


Bubba's had two go rounds with the Furminator

http://members.cox.net/claudevl/Bubba-Furminator.jpg

http://members.cox.net/claudevl/Bubba-Furminator02.jpg

It *does* get out a lot of hair, but seems to degrade
the texture of his coat a bit.

Since we're not doing any cat shows any time soon and since
it's usually ~110 degrees every day we'll put up with it.

He's a drama queen when it comes to maintenance, so I
usually need to pn him down to comb him or cut his claws.

He doesn't seem to mind the Furminator as much as the comb, though.

You can see by his expression he'd rather be eating or something.


You crack me up! Those pictures are hilarious! That pile of
fur....and your Bubba's expression. Priceless!


Those pix are about two weeks apart...

*Two* different giant piles of fur...
  #5  
Old August 27th 08, 04:31 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
Stampir
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Default The Furminator

"Claude V. Lucas" wrote in message
...
In article
,
LauraM wrote:
I just bought a Furminator brush for Hobbes today. I must say it sure
got a lot of hair out. Hair was a-flyin'! I had to get the vacuum
out after that. Hobbes seemed to enjoy being brushed. He laid on his
side and purred while I brushed away. When it was time to do the
other side, I merely rolled him over all the while he was purring.
(so cute) I did stay away from his tail because I know he doesn't
like that much.

Has anyone else used this tool? Just curious as to your impressions.
One thing I don't want to do, however, is over-groom him. It sure
pulls out a lot of hair. And being that Hobbes has long, thick hair,
I figured it would help with hairballs.


Bubba's had two go rounds with the Furminator

http://members.cox.net/claudevl/Bubba-Furminator.jpg

http://members.cox.net/claudevl/Bubba-Furminator02.jpg

It *does* get out a lot of hair, but seems to degrade
the texture of his coat a bit.


That's one big cat. Is he a Maine Coon? Talk about the fur
flying!

Since we're not doing any cat shows any time soon and since
it's usually ~110 degrees every day we'll put up with it.


He must be miserable in that heat.


  #6  
Old August 27th 08, 05:08 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
Claude V. Lucas
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Default The Furminator

In article ,
Stampir wrote:
"Claude V. Lucas" wrote in message
.. .
In article
,
LauraM wrote:
I just bought a Furminator brush for Hobbes today. I must say it sure
got a lot of hair out. Hair was a-flyin'! I had to get the vacuum
out after that. Hobbes seemed to enjoy being brushed. He laid on his
side and purred while I brushed away. When it was time to do the
other side, I merely rolled him over all the while he was purring.
(so cute) I did stay away from his tail because I know he doesn't
like that much.

Has anyone else used this tool? Just curious as to your impressions.
One thing I don't want to do, however, is over-groom him. It sure
pulls out a lot of hair. And being that Hobbes has long, thick hair,
I figured it would help with hairballs.


Bubba's had two go rounds with the Furminator

http://members.cox.net/claudevl/Bubba-Furminator.jpg

http://members.cox.net/claudevl/Bubba-Furminator02.jpg

It *does* get out a lot of hair, but seems to degrade
the texture of his coat a bit.


That's one big cat. Is he a Maine Coon? Talk about the fur
flying!


Yeah, he's a Maine Coon.

I have him starved down to under 25 pounds.

Barely.

:^)



Since we're not doing any cat shows any time soon and since
it's usually ~110 degrees every day we'll put up with it.


He must be miserable in that heat.



He knows where the air conditioners blow cold
air and he hangs out there most of the time.
  #7  
Old August 27th 08, 02:02 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
Rene S.
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Default The Furminator


It *does* get out a lot of hair, but seems to degrade
the texture of his coat a bit.


It *seems* to change the texture because it's removing the dead, soft
undercoat, leaving the more dense top coat in place.

I love the Furminator! I use it once per week with my guys. It
continues to amaze me how much fur it removes, despite weekly
grooming. I have noticed a lot less fur around the house, on cushions,
etc.

Great product.
  #8  
Old August 27th 08, 02:49 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
LauraM[_2_]
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Default The Furminator

On Aug 26, 9:08*pm, (Claude V. Lucas) wrote:
In article ,





Stampir wrote:
"Claude V. Lucas" wrote in message
.. .
In article
,
LauraM wrote:
I just bought a Furminator brush for Hobbes today. *I must say it sure
got a lot of hair out. *Hair was a-flyin'! *I had to get the vacuum
out after that. *Hobbes seemed to enjoy being brushed. *He laid on his
side and purred while I brushed away. *When it was time to do the
other side, I merely rolled him over all the while he was purring.
(so cute) *I did stay away from his tail because I know he doesn't
like that much.


Has anyone else used this tool? *Just curious as to your impressions..
One thing I don't want to do, however, is over-groom him. *It sure
pulls out a lot of hair. *And being that Hobbes has long, thick hair,
I figured it would help with hairballs.


Bubba's had two go rounds with the Furminator


http://members.cox.net/claudevl/Bubba-Furminator.jpg


http://members.cox.net/claudevl/Bubba-Furminator02.jpg


It *does* get out a lot of hair, but seems to degrade
the texture of his coat a bit.


That's one big cat. Is he a Maine Coon? Talk about the fur
flying!


Yeah, he's a Maine Coon.

I have him starved down to under 25 pounds.

Barely.

:^)



Since we're not doing any cat shows any time soon and since
it's usually ~110 degrees every day we'll put up with it.


He must be miserable in that heat.


He knows where the air conditioners blow cold
air and he hangs out there most of the time.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -


Next time I'll take a picture of Hobbes with his piles of fur.
Fortunately he loves being brushed, as long as I stay away from his
tail.
  #9  
Old August 27th 08, 03:17 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
Claude V. Lucas
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Default The Furminator

In article ,
LauraM wrote:
On Aug 26, 9:08*pm, (Claude V. Lucas) wrote:
In article ,





Stampir wrote:
"Claude V. Lucas" wrote in message
.. .
In article
,
LauraM wrote:
I just bought a Furminator brush for Hobbes today. *I must say it sure
got a lot of hair out. *Hair was a-flyin'! *I had to get the vacuum
out after that. *Hobbes seemed to enjoy being brushed. *He laid on his
side and purred while I brushed away. *When it was time to do the
other side, I merely rolled him over all the while he was purring.
(so cute) *I did stay away from his tail because I know he doesn't
like that much.


Has anyone else used this tool? *Just curious as to your impressions.
One thing I don't want to do, however, is over-groom him. *It sure
pulls out a lot of hair. *And being that Hobbes has long, thick hair,
I figured it would help with hairballs.


Bubba's had two go rounds with the Furminator


http://members.cox.net/claudevl/Bubba-Furminator.jpg


http://members.cox.net/claudevl/Bubba-Furminator02.jpg


It *does* get out a lot of hair, but seems to degrade
the texture of his coat a bit.


That's one big cat. Is he a Maine Coon? Talk about the fur
flying!


Yeah, he's a Maine Coon.

I have him starved down to under 25 pounds.

Barely.

:^)



Since we're not doing any cat shows any time soon and since
it's usually ~110 degrees every day we'll put up with it.


He must be miserable in that heat.


He knows where the air conditioners blow cold
air and he hangs out there most of the time.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -


Next time I'll take a picture of Hobbes with his piles of fur.
Fortunately he loves being brushed, as long as I stay away from his
tail.


Bubba likes being brushed, but doesn't like it when I comb him which
I have to do every couple of weeks to keep his fur from getting
mats.

When I got him from the shelter he was so matted that I had to
take him in and have his belly shaved because there was no way
to comb it out.

  #10  
Old August 27th 08, 03:21 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
Claude V. Lucas
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Default The Furminator

In article ,
Rene S. wrote:

It *does* get out a lot of hair, but seems to degrade
the texture of his coat a bit.


It *seems* to change the texture because it's removing the dead, soft
undercoat, leaving the more dense top coat in place.

I love the Furminator! I use it once per week with my guys. It
continues to amaze me how much fur it removes, despite weekly
grooming. I have noticed a lot less fur around the house, on cushions,
etc.

Great product.


It cuts some of the top coat as well on Bubba, but it's worth it
to get rid of as much extra hair as it does.

It's not as if he doesn't have plenty left afterwards.
 




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