The SleekEZ

So, a while back I wrote an article called "Hair, Hair, Everywhere".  In it there were several recommendations about how to handle a rabbit molt.  I mentioned two hair removing options that I wanted to try.  1) The Dyson groom tool - which is still on the bucket list.  But in order to do that I need both the grooming tool and a separate Dyson.  2) The SleekEZ.  At only $13 on Amazon, the latter was the more realistic tool for this fall's molting season. I got mine this week, courtesy of UPS, and tried it out today.

Now, I realize this is not the ideal set up.  I have a blue bunny, on a grey cart with a grey/white background.  In fact, if I was trying to negate the effectiveness of the SleekEZ, I would be off to a good start.  

Poor Tonto has been molting out hard for about 2 weeks.  The ambient fur in the bunny area is almost breathable despite frequent cleaning rounds with the shop vac, daily filter cleanings on the air conditioner and general brushing.  It was time to pull out the SleekEZ.

I have to point out that the teeth on this tool are extremely tiny, but obviously made of hard metal.  I kept a light hand as I brushed Tonto so as not to hurt his skin or bones.  Holland lops are not meaty.  After five minutes of delicate combing, this lay on the cart.

This picture makes it look like I was able to get a respectable amount of fur off of Tonto.  In all reality, this veritable cloud is the size of his head.  As you run the comb down the fur, it smooths the top layer, and simultaneously drags loose undercoat hair off the body.  That's the soft, lightweight hair that is underneath.  I had to keep grabbing it and dropping it into a pile.  I was combing his back, sides, head, shoulders, etc.  He seemed to like it, or at least not care.  He sat in the same place as if he was relieved to be parting with it.

Overall Impression:  Very effective tool for removing loose undercoat hair quickly.  Shallow teeth keep you from poking your pet, and prevent hair from getting tangled in the tool itself.  I also like the fact that the pressure/energy of each stroke is transferred into the blade - unlike a comb or brush where your pressure or movement is offset by a handle.  Super easy to clean and at least Tonto seemed to actually enjoy it.