Slicker Brush Large Soft

Key benefits

For safe and easy detangling for a clean and healthy coat
With soft bristles for dogs & cats with silky or wiry coats
Curved pins remove stubborn tangles and snarls without damaging the coat
Straight pins make a nice, smooth glossy finish
Stainless steel bristles are gentle on the skin
Dual flex head design follows the natural contours of the pet's head and body
Ergonomic handle for comfort and ease of use

The FURminator® Slicker Brush Large Soft is a professional quality tool for removing surface mats and detangling your pet's coat to make a nice, smooth glossy finish. It is specifically designed for dogs & cats with silky or wiry coats. While being gentle on the skin, the two-sided Slicker Brush comes with stainless steel bristles in two variants: the curved pins help to remove stubborn tangles and snarls without damaging the coat, whereas the straigt pins make a nice, smooth and glossy finish. On top of that, the dual flex head design follows the natural contours of the pet's head and body, which makes grooming not only easier, but also more pleasant to the pet. The ergonomic handle enables a comfortable and safe use.

Directions for use:
1. To brush your pet, find a quiet time and location to sit down with your pet for grooming.
2. Before using a FURminator® Professional Grooming Tool, perform a complete physical inspection of your pet. Look for sores, bruises and skin conditions, which may be concealed by the coat. If your pet has any of these conditions, seek treatment from a veterinarian before grooming.
3. Gently brush fur in an upward motion with the curved pins side of the FURminator® Slicker Brush to loosen or remove mats and snarls. Once you have completely brushed the entire coat of your pet, flip the brush over to the straight pins to make a nice, smooth glossy finish. Be extra gentle near the belly and chest. To brush the tail, make a part down the middle and brush the fur out on either side.
4. Be gentle around sensitive areas like the belly, haunches, tail and ears. Always work in the direction that the fur grows.

Frequently asked questions

Your pet can be brushed any time, on both wet and dry fur. Brushing can be performed on its own or in conjunction with other products, such as the FURminator® Shampoo. Brushing is also an important step to perform before using a FURminator® deShedding Tool on your pet to remove tangles and matted hair.

For best results, use the FURminator® Slicker Brush daily for 5-10 minutes each session, though the actual time will vary depending on your pet’s breed, the condition of their coat, and their thickness of the pet’s individual coat. It may be necessary to use the Slicker Brush more frequently during heavy shedding seasons or if the pet has excessive tangles.

Grooming your pet will loosen large amounts of loose hair and debris, so a location that is easy to clean, such as a tile floor indoors or an outdoor area, makes cleanup more convenient. Most importantly, always choose a location where your pet feels comfortable and safe.

The FURminator® Dual Brush is a 2-in-1 brush with hard and soft bristles which grooms and finishes the coat. The hard bristles are durable metal bristles for detangling, removing debris and massaging the pet’s skin, whereas the soft bristles are boar’s hair bristles for smoothing and shining the topcoat. This brush is for all dogs and cats of all coat types. The Slicker Brush has stainless steel bristles to loosen or remove mats and snarls, and it is tailored to specific coat types instead: the FURminator® Slicker Brush Large/Soft is intended for pets with silky, wiry coats, whereas the Slicker Brush Large/Firm is ideal for curly, medium and long coats. They have stainless steel bristles, which are gentle on the skin and help to safely and easily detangle the pets fur. The dual flex head design follows the natural contours of the pet’s head and body. Once the pet’s coat is completely brushed, the brush can be flipped over to the straight pins to make a nice, smooth glossy finish.

No, they don’t. The soft stainless steel bristles separate and detangle fur while being gentle on the skin.