{"product_id":"ancol-ergo-shedmaster","title":"Ancol Ergo Shedmaster De-Shedding Tool","description":"\u003cp\u003eStay on top of moulting with the Ancol Ergo Shedmaster. Its fine stainless-steel teeth reach into the coat to lift out loose, dead undercoat hair — the hair that would otherwise end up on your floors and furniture — while the comfortable, ergonomic handle makes the job easier on your hand. Ideal for double-coated and heavy-shedding breeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine stainless-steel teeth\u003c\/strong\u003e — reach the undercoat to lift out loose, dead hair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduces moulting around the home\u003c\/strong\u003e — removes hair before it drops onto floors and furniture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfort-grip handle\u003c\/strong\u003e — easier on your hand during longer sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — Small and Large, to suit your dog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for double coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — Labradors, Huskies, Collies, Shepherds and other heavy shedders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse on a dry, brushed-out coat (not on wet or matted fur). Work gently in the direction the coat grows, with a light touch — let the teeth do the work rather than pressing down. Short, regular sessions during moulting season work best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSafety \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA de-shedding tool is for removing loose undercoat, not for cutting through mats — don't force it through knots or matted fur (tease those out first, or use a mat splitter). Go gently and don't overdo it on any one area or on sensitive skin, as too much pressure or repeated passes over the same spot can cause irritation. Always supervise, keep sessions calm and short for dogs new to grooming, and stop if you see any redness. Keep fresh water available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart of the Ancol Ergo grooming range — see also the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ancol-ergo-hedgehog-slicker-brush\"\u003eErgo Hedgehog Slicker Brush\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ancol-ergo-steel-comb\"\u003eErgo Steel Comb\u003c\/a\u003e. Stocked at Hairy Dogs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:28px;border-top:1px solid #d3d1c7;padding-top:20px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.1em;color:#888780;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:0.5px solid #d3d1c7;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:8px;overflow:hidden\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 18px;cursor:pointer;background:#f1efe8;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#2c2c2a;list-style:none\"\u003eSmall or Large?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;color:#444441;line-height:1.65;border-top:0.5px solid #d3d1c7\"\u003eThe Small suits smaller dogs and finer coats; the Large covers more ground on bigger or very fluffy, double-coated dogs.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:0.5px solid #d3d1c7;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:8px;overflow:hidden\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 18px;cursor:pointer;background:#f1efe8;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#2c2c2a;list-style:none\"\u003eHow often should I use it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;color:#444441;line-height:1.65;border-top:0.5px solid #d3d1c7\"\u003eA few times a week during heavy moulting, and less the rest of the year. Little and often works better than long, hard sessions.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:0.5px solid #d3d1c7;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:8px;overflow:hidden\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 18px;cursor:pointer;background:#f1efe8;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#2c2c2a;list-style:none\"\u003eCan I use it on matted fur?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;color:#444441;line-height:1.65;border-top:0.5px solid #d3d1c7\"\u003eNo — work mats out first (or use a mat splitter). A de-shedder is for lifting loose undercoat, not for cutting through knots.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:0.5px solid #d3d1c7;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:8px;overflow:hidden\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 18px;cursor:pointer;background:#f1efe8;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#2c2c2a;list-style:none\"\u003eMy dog has sensitive skin — is it okay?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;color:#444441;line-height:1.65;border-top:0.5px solid #d3d1c7\"\u003eUse a light touch and don't go over the same area repeatedly. Pressing too hard or overusing any de-shedding tool can irritate the skin, so go gently and stop if you notice redness.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ancol Pet Products Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":50340568334674,"sku":"435000","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":50340568367442,"sku":"435100","price":20.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/7128\/4562\/files\/ergo-shedmaster-grooming-tool-ancol-hairy-dogs.jpg?v=1781169068","url":"https:\/\/hairydogs.co.uk\/products\/ancol-ergo-shedmaster","provider":"Hairy Dogs (Cambs) Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}