Deshedding FAQ

Specific questions about shedding, deshedding tools, and double coats, answered one at a time.

For general product questions, visit the main FAQ page.

Deshedding FAQs about Dogs

Shaving doesn’t stop shedding, and the coat may not grow back the same way.

No. They remove hair that’s already loose, not hair that hasn’t shed yet.

Usually once a week, more during shedding season, but the coat is a better guide than the calendar.

Coat type and size matter, but so does whether your dog tolerates the tool.

Usually twice, but climate and indoor living can change the pattern.

15 to 30 minutes per session for most dogs, longer during shedding season.

20 to 30 minutes per session for most horses, longer during shedding season.

Yes, with the right size. Same tool, different scale.

They’re often used interchangeably, but they describe different tools with different designs.