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1. A de-shedding tool that'll dazzle you with its magical powers — it gently lifts loose hair from your pet's undercoat *without* harming their skin or topcoat. Shedding season... Who's that?
Promising review: "My cats are not fans of being brushed... however... they LOVE being brushed with this FURminator! I wish I would have purchased it sooner. It removes so much more fur than any other brush. Worth every penny." —Clint/Abby
Get it from Amazon for $26.59 (also available for dogs for $38.90).
2. A ChomChom pet hair remover if you love your fur baby but not the gobs of hair flying around *especially* when they're actively shedding. Roll it back and forth on the affected area and empty the compartment when you're done!
Promising review: "I have three indoor cats, two of them seniors and they have really started shedding terribly. I own no less than a dozen different pet hair/lint removal gadgets and not ONE of them even approaches the effectiveness of this product. Normally, I time my pet hair removal sessions to right before I shower because I am dripping sweat after half an hour of grueling work. I just removed every trace of pet hair from my sofa in less than 5 minutes and I didn't even break a sweat. As I stood back and examined my sofa, I did not believe it had actually removed the hair but had probably pushed it around somewhere less visible. I popped the button that opens the hair collection compartment on the roller, and THE HAIR WAS IN THERE. WHAT?!!?! It actually took the hair off of my sofa and put it in the compartment!! Literally, I almost cried. I am considering having guests over into my home again...going out to make some friends right now!" —A.W.
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
3. A pet hair removal broom to pull actual mountains of hair from the carpet no matter how deep it's buried. Even if you regularly vacuum, this tool is scary good at tackling any hair that might be embedded in your rug.
Check out our full FURemover pet hair broom review for more deets!
Promising review: "I have two dogs — a terrier mix and a short-hair dachshund mix. I have a navy woven couch that LOVES my dachshund's fur. I have tried pretty much everything to get the fur out — traditional lint roller, those blue fuzzy lint rollers, special vacuum attachments, etc. The terrier's fur comes out great with all of those options. The dachshund's fur, much like the dachshund herself, remains stubbornly on my couch. I got this product as the new 'let's see if it works' item of the month with low expectations. THE FUR ACTUALLY CAME OUT, GUYS. It acts like a broom for my couch — sweeping the fur (with some elbow grease) basically onto the floor where I vacuum it up! Give this a try if my story sounds pretty similar to yours!" —JT
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
4. Or if you want to go straight to the source, a grooming rake designed for pups with SUPER thick undercoats — it's cute until it's not. This gently removes loose hair and eliminates tangles, knots, dander, and trapped dirt. Say less!
Promising review: "I have a German shepherd affectionately known as a German 'Shedder.' All I do is chase this dog around the house with my Dyson, especially the two times a year she blows her coat. I had no expectations when I ordered the undercoat rake as nothing else has worked besides a spring shave, which looks ridiculous. By reading the other reviews, I utilized short strokes, one area at a time and literally the fur was flying. It's the first time I really felt like I could successfully get to and eliminate the undercoat shedding. So much was coming off of her, a neighbor walking by expressed her displeasure with the flying fur! I've used it several days in a row now and despite the fact she's not a fan of standing still that long I think it is fantastic." —MollsMav
Get it from Amazon for $14.97.
5. An allergy supplement if shedding season is also your four-legged friend's most vulnerable time of year. These dog chews deliver a rich dose of probiotics and other nutrients to help them achieve healthier skin. Other bonuses: it can improve digestion and immune function.
Promising review: "My dog was licking her legs a lot and scratching. After she's had these for about a month, there's been a 100% improvement! Don't even think about it, just get them for your pooch, they'll love them. Plus, my dog doesn't shed or scratch like she did and no more licking for hours." —Krys
Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in five formulas and two sizes).
6. Or, for picky eaters, an omega oil supplement for dogs you can sneakily add to their existing food for a punch of powerful ingredients known to help promote healthy skin and coat, including EPA, DHA, and vitamin E.
It's made with USA-sourced, wild-caught salmon and pollock oil. The blend of fish oils, wheat germ oil, and biotin delivers an optimal blend of EPA, DHA, and vitamin E that pets need to maintain healthy skin and coat. It also helps promote immunity and mobility health. It can also be used for cats with a serving size of just one pump per day!
Native Pet is a small business founded by two childhood friends and dog lovers who wanted high-quality products for their own pets.
Promising reviews: "I was hesitant on if my dog would like this or not, but this is the first thing he licks up when he eats his food. He loves the taste of it, and on top of it, the shedding has cut down just after a week of using it and his coat is extra shiny. Always a plus it has extra vitamins in it as well!" —Rianah
"I put one pump into each of my cats bowls. Both of them love it and have no issues eating it up on their dry food. It does have a fish odor but it does not linger in the air. My cats aren't exactly licking their bowls clean, so it's not a smell that sticks to the bowl, they are stainless steel bowls. I have seen an almost immediate change in both of their coats, the short hair cat has not been shedding as much as before and they both feel much softer to the touch. I would recommend this for cats for sure." —Victoria
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
7. A pair of pet grooming gloves that'll gently and effectively get rid of excess hair while giving them a nice massage. You'll be *shook* by how much hair these gloves can remove in just a few swipes.
Promising reviews: "I don't normally leave reviews, but I felt not doing so wouldn't do this product justice. I have two dogs, shorter hair, that I brush daily. I had NO idea how ineffective the brush I was using was, until I used these gloves!! My dogs love it and it removes so much hair and dandruff, you will never want to stop. Well worth the price and your dogs will love you even more!!" —Kristy Hamilton
"Well, these are by far the best grooming tools I've used to brush my cat. I'm shocked at the amount of hair these things remove. That being said, I've got enough hair off one grooming to make myself another whole cat. Definitely worth the money." —Mike Desroches
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in five colors).
8. A detangling spray because shedding season is no reason to let your pet's coat spiral out of control. If they have a long, thick coat prone to getting tangled and matted, this stuff will change your life (and theirs). It works for cats and dogs!
Promising reviews: "I have a mini golden doodle and his coat can be really tricky and get matted very easily. I have to brush him once sometimes twice a week and he still gets matted. I added this spray into our brushing routine and it’s been a game changer! His coat was silky soft after one use and completely tangle free. And the scent is amazing." —Becky Cannon
"We moved from Florida to Texas and had winter for the first time. I think this is what made my cat grow an extra thick crazy fur coat. The coat was gorgeous, but now that it’s spring, it has matted and she has been pulling it out. What a mess, I have been cutting off clumps that I could not undo. Then I bought this and the FURminator and she is gorgeous again. Well her fur is, she always is." —HisLioness
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in two sizes).
9. A furniture cover when you need to protect your couch from your pet's shedding problem ASAP. When it's time for a refresh, just pop it in the washer and dryer!
Promising review: "This cover has been a lifesaver for our fabric sofa. We had the sofa professionally cleaned and then put on the cover. When we have company, the cover comes off easily, stores easily, and leaves a hair-free, stain-free sofa for our guests. The cover's been on three months, and has been washed twice. All stains have come out without any special effort. We use a ChomChom to get dog hair off the cover while it's on the sofa. There doesn't seem to be any deterioration of the cover even though we use the ChomChom almost daily." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in 12 sizes and 29 colors).
10. And a pet-proof seat cover so your car is properly protected from all the hair that floats around when you and your bestie go for a drive.
Promising review: "I have a Swiss shepherd and he often gets very messy. I used to take him to the park and lake without a seat cover and my car was a big mess. My last cover broke pretty quickly so I replaced it with this one. I love the non-slip bottom. It is waterproof and protects my car seats from mud, water, and fur. The seat belt openings are large enough. This is a great product, high quality, and reasonably priced." —Rita
Get it from Amazon for $33.69 (available in two sizes and six colors).
11. Burt's Bees dander-reducing spray to help your kitty maintain a shiny coat during shedding season and beyond! Despite their meticulous cleaning habits, sometimes they need a lil' help. It uses aloe vera and oatmeal to condition dry skin, reduce redness, and remove dander.
Promising review: "I spray this on my cats' brushes and they both love it. It really picks up the dander from my one cat and helps a lot with any hotspots he has. There's marked improvement in both of their coats, definitely worth the purchase. I’m glad I bought two bottles." —doink
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
12. Or a pack of Burt's Bees dander-reducing cat wipes for those felines who run for the hills whenever they even hear the sound of a spray. This is a quick and simple way to reduce dander that won't terrify them.
Promising review: "Our son was having a lot of dander on his back near the base of his tail. We kept up the brushing but it wasn't going away. Looking at the reviews I decided to go for the dander wipes. Well I have used it twice and was blown away. His dander is pretty much all gone now. Plus his hair seems shinier and silkier after his brushing and using the wipes. Not to mention our baby boy looks just like the cat on the packaging. All around I will continue to buy these and use once a week or twice every two weeks to keep up his beautiful orange coat. Thanks Burt's Bees!" —Tom Cincotta
Get a pack from Amazon for $7.48.
13. An all-purpose healing spray that'll target the extra ~ruff~ areas bothering your pooch as they shed their coat. It's great for dry, flaky skin and can also help heal hot spots, rashes, and other irritations.
Pawtitas is a Florida-based small biz that specializes in high-quality products for pets that are unique, safe, and practical. This includes a line of all-natural, holistic, vegan pet care products.
Promising review: "I love that this spray is natural so I don't need to stress and worry about my dog ingesting harmful chemicals as I did with the other sprays I've bought for the itch/allergy. I also think this spray is quite effective in soothing my dog's itch because I haven't seen her licking/scratching the problem spot as much which is honestly a relief for the both of us! I plan to get a bigger bottle of this spray next time and purchase the salve version of this remedy to alternate between the spray. Thank you so much for this lovely item! ❤️" —Mea
Get it from Pawtitas on Etsy for $12.99+ (available in two sizes).
14. An air purifier tons of reviewers swear by, especially for households with pets! This'll help remove dander, dust, mold, and pollen from the air so you (and your pet) can breathe easier.
Promising review: "This is an excellent purifier for those who are affected by cat dander, mold, and other problems associated with breathing difficulties. I have several cats so there is so much hair in the air in addition to their dander. This machine has solved my breathing problems during the night. (I use it in my bedroom). In fact, I am sleeping better every night, which I'm sure is due to the cleaner air that I am breathing. Another plus is that I'm using a great deal less tissues." —Linda Cruz
Get it from Amazon for $79.99+ (also available in black).
15. An all-natural shampoo bar because some dogs experience itchiness and irritation when they shed. This shampoo will help nourish and moisturize their skin. It'll also get their coat ~so fresh and so clean clean~ without further irritating their skin.
Simply Sage Dog Treats is a small biz in Norcross, Georgia, that makes all-natural paw balms, skin salves, and shampoos for pets with allergies or skin conditions. Not to mention that all of these products are lick-safe!
Promising review: "I always use natural shampoos for my dogs, but my older one always seems to get itchy from all of them. Until now. This shampoo is amazing! Not only does it clean well and not cause itching after the bath, but it has also decreased her overall itchiness to almost nothing at all! AND her skin feels and looks so much healthier! Thank you so much for making such a wonderful product. ❤️ I will definitely be back for more! 😄" —Jennifer
Get it from Simply Sage Dog Treats on Etsy for $9.49.
16. And a doggy blow-dryer with four attachments (including a comb nozzle!) and a flexible hose so you can get them nice and fluffy after a bath. Regular grooming can work wonders for reducing shedding, so why not treat 'em to a spa day at home every now and then?
Promising review: "Just received this dryer and what a difference it made for my beagle's undercoat! I had heard from a groomer in the past that she wasn't a fan of dryers but had never used one myself on her. She moved from it a lot at first, but I kept it on low to get her used to it and she was pretty calm by the end. Huge difference in the amount of her shedding = totally worth my patience in drying her on low while she had the wiggles! ;)" —Dee M.
Get it from Amazon for $83 (available in blue and pink).
17. A low-noise electric pet shaver if your dog needs regular trims to survive the season but they're terrified of the groomers *and* loud noises. This one is quiet, rechargeable, and comes with six different guard combs.
Promising review: "I have a large border collie/chow mixed breed dog that sheds small dogs. When I trim him, it is more like sheering a black sheep rather than a dog. This cut right through his thick undercoat. My trimmer was my husband's old clippers and it has a cord. I love the cordless feature, although because of the size of my dog and that he was way overgrown, the battery died before I could finish and I had to recharge and finish later. I think it will be fine next time if I don't wait till the fur is so extremely long." —The Robe Warrior
Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in six colors).
18. A grooming kit and vacuum to pamper your ~pawsome~ pal while getting rid of all that excess hair they're shedding. It uses noise reduction technology so it's not as loud as other vacuums. There are also three settings so you can slowly adjust your pup to it if they're a bit timid.
The kit includes the following: a massage brush, pet hair roller brush, electric trimmer, slicker combo, vacuum cleaner, grooming combo, 2-in-1 flat brush, and a storage bag.
Promising review: "Our dog loved it — and so do we! It is so easy to use and as you brush them or trim them, the vacuum pulls all the fur into the canister. Then, you just dump the hair into the trash. Voila! Decreased shedding all over the house and dog looks fantastic! Great Product!" —Michele L. Wolf
Get it from Amazon for $139.99 (available in brown and silver).
19. A concentrated anti-allergen spray when you need to clean the air you're breathing, like, immediately. Fill it with water, shake it up, and spritz away! It reduces both airborne *and* surface allergens, including pet dander.
Good news: it's hypoallergenic, chemical-free, and fragrance-free!
Allergy Asthma Cleaning Store is a family-owned business making safe cleaning goods for the whole family. If you suffer from pet allergies, it's recommended you spray this daily. For dust mite allergies, try three times a week.
Promising review: "I have horrible allergies. Dust, certain dogs, all cats, pollen, etc. We have a vacation house that is used by many family members and their pets. Nothing has worked. I tried this and it’s amazing. No smell, no residue. I spray it on everything when I arrive and I’m not bothered by any dander at all. No more scratching my eyeballs raw or itchy throats. Just buy it already. Worth it!" —scoop
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
20. A small yet effective handheld vacuum for anyone who's desperate to remove pet hair but has limited storage. This lil' powerhouse has a rubber nozzle that can pick up fur from upholstery, stairs, and hard surfaces.
Promising review: "I have tried sooooo many different types of handheld vacuums to get pet hair out. I’ve wasted so much money. UNTIL NOW! I am absolutely mind blown by how well this vacuum works!!! THIS IS A MUST HAVE IF YOU HAVE PETS. It was so easy to use and I love the silicone top because it makes it easy to get into the little cracks of the stairs. I have carpet for the stairs so I didn’t have the issue that others had with the air blowing things to the side. My main goal for this vacuum was to get the hairs that are stuck in the carpet out. Others must be using the vacuum for crumbs. I was so excited by how my stairs turned out, I also used it on my couch to get the little feathers from my pillows out. Worked great. Highly recommend!! —Franchesca Nguyen
Get it from Amazon for $32.94.
21. OR invest in a robot vacuum so you can spend more time with your doggo instead of cleaning. It runs for up to 100 minutes, you can set boundaries so it only cleans certain areas, and it has Wi-Fi connectivity. You can use Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to tell your robot to get to work!
If you're tired of noisy vacuums that scare your pets and wake up your children (or you're just plain tired of vacuuming), then this robot vacuum cleaner might be an *actual* lifesaver. It delivers powerful suction at a volume that's no louder than your microwave. When more powerful suction is needed in tough areas, it automatically increases suction power within 1.5 seconds. The robot vacuum comes with boundary strips, a remote control and two AAA batteries, an AC power adapter, a charging base, a cleaning tool, an extra set of high-performance filters, four side brushes, five cable ties, a welcome guide, and a 12-month warranty.
Promising review: "Oh my gosh this thing is AWESOME!!! Have used it daily for a couple of weeks and is STILL pulling dirt from the (rented apt) carpet. Even as the roller continues to get wrapped in dog hair, it doesn't seize up like my upright has. It comes with a handy widget to cut off the tangled fur and brush the dirt off the filter. I don't have the required radius to set to auto; it's not a big deal to release it from the docking station and let it go. My only critique is that the collection bin is a bit small... But I'm hoping sooner or later it will stop pulling a full load of dirt. Absolutely LOVE it. "I" now vacuum daily." —LaurenPB
Get it from Amazon for $248.90
22. A game-changing TubShroom if you often pay the price (in clumps of hair) for bathing your cat or dog in the bathtub. It'll also catch your hair and prevent it from clogging the drain, so that's a plus.
Promising review: "I shower my dogs in the tub and this makes it really easy to clean out the dog hair. It doesn't just stop the dog hair from going down the drain but it also lets the water continue to drain while collecting loads of dog hair. When my dog is shedding, I do have to pull it out to clean twice but that beats having to grab clumps of fur from the top of the drain every few seconds" —EV
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in six colors).
23. A soothing oatmeal shampoo because is there anything better than a doggy bath that doesn't make shedding worse? If your dog can't help but scratch, this stuff will help 'em feel better. It contains oat proteins, aloe vera, coconut, and vitamins A, D, *and* E for cooling and calming relief.
Bodhi Dog is a family-owned small biz based in Austin, Texas, which was inspired by a need for high-quality products for their own dogs, Smiles and Sunnie.
Promising review: "I used this to wash my Bengal Cat, my Morkie, and my English Bulldog all have very different hair. The Bengal just needed a good wash but this made his hair nice and shiny. The Morkie has long dry fine hair and dry skin this made his hair very soft and untangled and did wonders for his skin. The English Bulldog had a coarser coat and dry skin, but was just shedding so much. This softened the coarseness, moisturized her skin, and made her look amazing as well. Really a great shampoo." —Sparkles
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in five scents/options and three sizes).
24. A rinse-free de-shedding shampoo to eliminate excess hair without traumatizing your cat with a full-on bath — how dare you? Gently massage the foam into their coat, give 'em a good brushing, then towel dry. No rinsing necessary!
Promising review: "I love this product for my short hair Scottish fold! At first, I was skeptical because he sheds A LOT during the spring. His shedding decreased by half and his fur was left extra fluffy, after two uses! I love this product! The scent is great too, it’s sort of the generic scent for cat washes lol (I’m not sure how to explain the scent but if you know... YOU KNOW)." —Mia Allen
Get it from Amazon for $10.05.
25. A pack of grooming wipes that'll keep your pet's coat in check between grooming sessions. Reviewers use these on both dogs *and* cats and say they're great for reducing shedding and dander.
Promising reviews: These are great wipes. I use them for my cat. She enjoys being wiped down with these. I use one in each hand and give her a massage everyday using these wipes. They smell nice and are very moist, not dry at all. They are also nice and big and thick! These will be the only wipes I buy for her from now on. I’ve tried others and these are by far the best ones. So happy I finally found these for my cat. They help tremendously with her shedding and dander. Most importantly, she loves them. She purrs the whole time I use these on her. Great product!" —Online Shopping is My Middle Name!
"I use these every day. After walks and at the end of the day. Helps keep my westie free from pollens that annoy him and me! These are not going to remove a ton of dirt but definitely enough to keep paws clean and coat free of pollen/light dirt." —kattigrr
Get a pack of 100 wipes from Amazon for $12.99 (available in four sizes and two scents).
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