{"title":"Grooming Tools","description":"\u003cp\u003eSimple, manual grooming tools that cover the basics: an undercoat rake for double-coated dogs, a slicker brush for the finish, dematting combs for tangles, and a nail clipper. No batteries and no gimmicks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach page says which coats it suits and how to use it gently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDealing with a heavy shed? Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/how-to-deshed-a-double-coated-dog\"\u003ebrushing out a double-coated dog\u003c\/a\u003e covers which tool to use when, and how to keep it gentle.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jeffers-magic-spring-undercoat-rake","title":"Jeffers Magic Spring Undercoat Rake","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor double-coated dogs who shed in drifts: shepherds, huskies, retrievers, corgis, and the like. An undercoat rake reaches past the top coat and pulls out the loose, fluffy undercoat that a regular brush skims over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pins on this one float on springs, so they give a little and follow the curve of your dog's body instead of digging in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyles: single row of 13 pins, single row of 20 pins, or a double row of 13 long and 12 short pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloating, spring-loaded pins that rotate and retract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-slip handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor dogs and cats with a double coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse light pressure and short strokes in the direction the coat grows. It's made for double coats; on single-coated dogs, a regular brush is the kinder tool. A slicker brush afterward smooths the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jeffers","offers":[{"title":"Single Row - 13 pins","offer_id":67543030694163,"sku":"UWMC","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Row - 20 pins","offer_id":67543030726931,"sku":"UWMD","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double Row - 13 long pins \u0026 12 short pins","offer_id":67543030759699,"sku":"UWME","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/8149\/9411\/files\/jeffers-magic-spring-undercoat-rake-for-pet-grooming-uwmc-7159314.jpg?v=1790634119"},{"product_id":"jeffers-slicker-brush","title":"Jeffers Dual-Level Slicker Brush","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe everyday brush for finishing work and small tangles. A slicker has fine wire pins on a flat pad; this one mixes long and short pins on a curved head, so the long pins reach into the coat while the short ones smooth the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium: 4-1\/4\" x 2-2\/3\" head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge: 4-1\/2\" x 3-3\/8\" head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong and short wire pins on a curved head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-slip finger and thumb rests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor dogs and cats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo gently. Slicker pins can scratch skin if you press down, so let the pins do the work, and hold the base of a tangle while you work it loose. It pairs well with the Magic Spring rake for double-coated dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jeffers","offers":[{"title":"Black\/Red \/ Medium","offer_id":67543030825235,"sku":"UWU3","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black\/Red \/ Large","offer_id":67543030858003,"sku":"UWU7","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/8149\/9411\/files\/jeffers-dual-level-pin-universal-slicker-pet-grooming-brush-uwu3-1467114.jpg?v=1790634143"},{"product_id":"millers-forge-dog-nail-clipper","title":"Millers Forge Dog Nail Clipper with Safety Stop","description":"\u003cp\u003eA plain, classic nail clipper that does the job without fuss. The Millers Forge is a plier-style clipper with sharp blades, a spring that opens it back up after each cut, and red grips that are easy to find in a drawer. It's one of the most widely used home clippers around, with thousands of reviews across the big retailers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's made by Millers Forge and ships from Jeffers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: plier-style clipper with spring action and a safety stop bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 5\" long, with red plastic grips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest for: small and medium dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stop bar limits how much nail slides between the blades, but it can't see the quick (the live part of the nail), so go slowly. Trim a thin slice at a time. On light nails, stop well before the pink; on dark nails, stop when the cut surface shows a darker, moist-looking center. Keep styptic powder nearby in case you nick one, and hand out plenty of treats. A few nails a day is fine for a dog who's new to it. Large and giant breeds with thick nails do better with a bigger clipper.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jeffers","offers":[{"title":"Red \/ Each","offer_id":67545828163859,"sku":"MFC1","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/8149\/9411\/files\/safety-cut-clipper-743c-mfc1-712256.jpg?v=1790645772"},{"product_id":"jeffers-dematting-comb-and-rake","title":"Jeffers Dematting Comb and Rake","description":"\u003cp\u003eMats happen, especially behind the ears, under the legs, and on the britches of long-coated dogs. A dematting tool has sharp, serrated blades that cut through a mat instead of dragging it, which is far kinder than yanking at it with a brush. Jeffers has sold these for years, and they pair with the undercoat rake and slicker brush we already carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're about 7\" long, work in either hand, and are made in Taiwan for Jeffers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComb, 9 blades, or Rake, 10 blades: all-purpose, for most coats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComb, 11 blades: for hard-to-reach spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComb or Rake, 12 blades: for tight, dense mats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerrated blades; the combs have a thumb rest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese blades are sharp, so go gently. Hold the mat at its base, between the tool and your dog's skin, and work from the outer edge of the mat inward in short strokes, keeping the blades off the skin. Never pull. If a mat sits tight against the skin, or the coat has matted into a sheet, that's a job for a groomer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jeffers","offers":[{"title":"Rake \/ 10 Blades","offer_id":67545829572883,"sku":"UWD1","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rake \/ 12 Blades","offer_id":67545829605651,"sku":"UWD2","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Comb \/ 9 Blades","offer_id":67545829638419,"sku":"UWD3","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Comb \/ 11 Blades","offer_id":67545829671187,"sku":"UWD5","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Comb \/ 12 Blades","offer_id":67545829703955,"sku":"UWD4","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/8149\/9411\/files\/jeffers-dog-grooming-dematting-rakes-combs-uwd2-4962917.jpg?v=1790645795"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/8149\/9411\/collections\/jeffers-dual-level-pin-universal-slicker-pet-grooming-brush-uwu3-1467114.jpg?v=1790871325","url":"https:\/\/pippyspoochplace.com\/collections\/grooming-tools.oembed","provider":"Pippy's Pooch Place","version":"1.0","type":"link"}