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Can you use a furminator on a malamute?

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FURminator Undercoat Deshedding Tool The world-famous FURminator easily takes first place for the best Deshedder Brush for a Alaskan Malamute, or any long-haired dog. This brush was actually designed by a professional groomer.


Should you use a Furminator on a Malamute?

Brush your Alaskan malamute daily with a bristle brush or slicker. Rub it down with a chamois to get a good shiny coat. A rake might come in handy and will pull out the undercoat. The new “furminators” are not recommended for Alaskan Malamutes as they will cut thru the guard hairs.

Why you should not use a Furminator?

Don't every use a Furminator on a wet dog, that will only tug and rip at the coat. Using a good conditioner, whether it's the Furminator brand or some other high quality one, will help to reduce the tearing or shredding that many people notice when Furminating their dogs' coats.

Can Furminator hurt my dog?

Furminator deshedding tools can cause harm to a dog's coat if they are used incorrectly. They can cause the dog's skin to become inflamed to the point of bleeding. The deshedding tools produced by Furminator are stripping instruments that remove extra fur by cutting it with a blade.

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