Review (5/5): Amazingly Effective De-shedding Comb, but BE GENTLE!
I ordered the long sparse-teeth comb for my golden retriever. I didn’t expect this comb to be anything special and am still a bit mystified by how effective it is as a de-shedder/de-tangler. It doesn’t look like anything special, but somehow the teeth create a “drag” as you run it through thick fur. I have used lots of metal combs over the years and I have never had one that gripped the hair quite like this. My dog is combed or brushed almost daily to keep the shedding down, but look how much fur came out in 10 minutes! I’m really glad I got the sparse-teeth comb; if the teeth were denser, I don’t think it would have worked at all on thick fur. (Maybe the dense teeth would be okay for a very smooth-haired dog or cat.)
This comb needs to be used with care. The teeth are a little too sharp for my taste, so you need to use this comb gently to avoid inadvertently scraping your dog’s (or cat’s) skin — I would say a *minimum* 45-degree angle to make sure the ends of the teeth don’t make straight-on contact with the skin. Also, you need to go *slowly* so you don’t end up pulling out non-loose hair. As long as I went slowly and gently, my dog did not seem at all uncomfortable with the process, but he is probably the most patient dog in the world and is used to being groomed daily. If your dog is fidgety or you want something for quick daily combing sessions, I would suggest you try something a little less aggressive.
I give this 5 stars as a de-shedder/de-tangler, but would not recommend it for daily use as a “regular” comb.