Best Grooming

Slicker brush

Fine angled pins lift loose undercoat and break up early tangles before they turn into mats you have to cut out.

Best for: Long, curly and double coats

• Angled flexible pins
• Comfortable non-slip handle
• Self-cleaning versions available

Use light pressure — pressing hard scratches the skin underneath.

Undercoat rake

Reaches through the topcoat to pull dead undercoat out during a seasonal blow, cutting the hair on your floor dramatically.

Best for: Double-coated breeds in shedding season

• Rounded tooth tips
• Two row depths for topcoat and undercoat
• Works dry or after a bath

Never shave a double coat — rake it instead.

Rubber curry mitt

A soft grooming mitt that lifts short shedding hair while feeling like a massage, so grooming stays something your dog enjoys.

Best for: Short-coated breeds

• Fits over the hand
• Works wet during bath time
• Rinses clean

Little use on long or curly coats — pick a slicker instead.

Quiet nail grinder

Grinds nails down gradually with far less noise than clippers, which makes it much easier to build a calm nail routine.

• Low-vibration motor
• Rechargeable
• Guard to limit how much you take off

Introduce it switched off first, over several short sessions.

Gentle oatmeal shampoo

A mild, fragrance-light shampoo for routine baths that will not strip the coat's natural oils.

• pH balanced for dogs
• No heavy perfume
• Rinses out easily

For itching, flaking or hot spots, speak to your veterinarian before treating at home.