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Andis Deshedding Tool vs SleekEZ Original Deshedding Grooming Tool
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Deshedding Tools for Dogs and Cats: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
For heavy-shedding dogs, the Andis Deshedding Tool is made to lift and remove loose undercoat while leaving the topcoat intact, according to Andis. The SleekEZ is the near-tie value pick: simpler, cheaper, and sold in sizes for cats, dogs and horses.
Andis Deshedding Tool
Buy itA grooming-tool maker's everyday deshedder that lifts loose undercoat and leaves the topcoat intact.
- Andis says it lifts and removes loose undercoat to reduce shedding
- Andis says it removes dead undercoat while leaving the topcoat intact
- Light at 0.2 oz, with a 6.25 in long body; Andis says it covers larger areas of the coat efficiently
- Andis does not list coat types or compatible pets on its page
- Like any deshedding tool, it can irritate skin or thin the coat if you press hard or overwork one spot
SleekEZ Original Deshedding Grooming Tool
Buy itA dead-simple toothed grooming tool that removes loose hair, sold in sizes for cats, dogs and horses.
- No moving parts to break, clog, or replace
- Small, medium and large sizes for cats, dogs and horses
- SleekEZ says the teeth grab loose hair without painful tugging
- Fixed blade needs a light hand on thin-skinned or bony areas
- Less reach into very dense, plush undercoats than a dedicated edge tool
Side by side
| Andis Deshedding Tool | SleekEZ Original Deshedding Grooming Tool | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Owners of shedding dogs who want a dedicated undercoat tool for everyday grooming sessions. | Multi-pet households and anyone who wants a simple tool for short-to-medium coats. |
| Price tier | $$ · mid-range | $ · budget |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Andis Deshedding Tool - A grooming-tool maker's everyday deshedder that lifts loose undercoat and leaves the topcoat intact. Choose the SleekEZ Original Deshedding Grooming Tool instead if multi-pet households and anyone who wants a simple tool for short-to-medium coats.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Deshedding Tools for Dogs and Cats: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).