FURminator - what a tool!! - Page 2

shezzy · #11 (**permalink**) 04-06-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by billyboysmammy

I dont use them on the kittens here, but once they start getting their adult coat i use it lightly to get them used to it. I start brushing kittens though from a very very early age - usually a couple of days while they are having a feed from mum. Once they are weaning they get brushed every day to get used to it.

At what age do you recon a kitten starts getting its adult fur?

Malaguti · #12 (**permalink**) 04-06-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jen26

Iam not tried it, but I would worry It would strip too much coat out. does the coat still look and feel the same?

In my case it looks and feels much better! Tigger always felt a bit wiry before but he's smooth as silk now (nice and shiny too!)

I'd post a picture but the little devil has rolled around in the nearest dust patch and looks all untidy again now

messyhearts · #13 (**permalink**) 04-06-2009, 05:36 PM

I did it for mine before her first show. She looked gorrrrrgeous after. It does thin it but what do you expect! I also found the colour altered as most of the dead hair is light so removing that made it darker.

I love my furminator.

#14 (**permalink**) 04-06-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by shezzy

At what age do you recon a kitten starts getting its adult fur?

I think it depends on the kitten. Some seem to have lost their kitten fluff by 12 weeks, others still have kitten coat at 8months! Once she isnt looking so fluffy and her coat is moulting then give it a go. If you really want to err on the side of caution leave it until she is 6months old. xx

shezzy · #15 (**permalink**) 04-06-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by billyboysmammy

I think it depends on the kitten. Some seem to have lost their kitten fluff by 12 weeks, others still have kitten coat at 8months! Once she isnt looking so fluffy and her coat is moulting then give it a go. If you really want to err on the side of caution leave it until she is 6months old. xx

waw 12 weeks, would never have thought that

I will just leave it untill shes 6 months i think

Thanks

kozykatz · #16 (**permalink**) 04-06-2009, 06:02 PM

I'm also a big Furminator fan - it's great even for my very shorthaired cats (Burmese, Asians and Ocicats)

turkeylad · #17 (**permalink**) 04-06-2009, 06:08 PM

Anyone know an online site that might deliver outside UK??

carol · #18 (**permalink**) 04-06-2009, 06:12 PM

oh they are great got one for my dogs they love it so do i less time brushing as it gets it out so easy and quick.

#19 (**permalink**) 04-06-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by turkeylad

Anyone know an online site that might deliver outside UK??

ebay hun! lots of them on there...

i think the main site is american too so you could always see if they have an international stockist for you!

Jen26 · #20 (**permalink**) 04-06-2009, 06:16 PM

I might give it a try on my bengals and labrador, but definatly not on my british, I definatly do not want them soft and silky

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