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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
The 7 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Andis Deshedding Tool Our pick | 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 |
| Undercoat removal | Lifts and removes loose undercoat (Andis) | High on loose coat |
| Best coat types | Not listed on the maker page | Short-to-medium, flat & double |
| Gentleness / skin safety | Leaves the topcoat intact (Andis); ease off to avoid irritation | Gentle with light pressure |
| Dogs vs cats | Not listed on the maker page | Dogs, cats, horses |
| Cleanup | Not listed on the maker page | Hair drops off the teeth |
| Durability | Not listed on the maker page | No moving parts |
| Learning curve | Low - just don't overdo it | Very low |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Andis Deshedding Tool if
owners of shedding dogs who want a dedicated undercoat tool for everyday grooming sessions.
Know before buying: andis does not list coat types or compatible pets on its page.
Pick the SleekEZ Original Deshedding Grooming Tool if
multi-pet households and anyone who wants a simple tool for short-to-medium coats.
Know before buying: fixed blade needs a light hand on thin-skinned or bony areas.
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).