Stop vacuuming a dog every other day.

What's included

• Pre-bath undercoat rake to loosen dead fur
• Warm bath with de-shedding shampoo & conditioner (10-min lather)
• High-velocity blow-out (this is where the magic happens)
• Final furminator pass to catch what the dryer didn't
• Coat-conditioning finish to reduce next month's shed

Which Tampa dogs need de-shedding most?

Double-coated breeds: golden retrievers, labradors, German shepherds, huskies, Australian shepherds, Bernese mountain dogs, corgis, chow chows, Akitas, and most northern-origin mixes. In Tampa's heat, these breeds shed almost constantly - and the dead undercoat that doesn't get pulled out becomes a heat-trapping layer that's actually bad for them. De-shedding cools them down, reduces hot spots, and stops you from finding fur in your coffee for the next two weeks.

How is this different from a regular bath?

A regular bath cleans the coat. A de-shedding treatment uses a specific shampoo to loosen the undercoat, a high-velocity dryer to blow it out, and a furminator-style tool to catch what's left. The amount of hair removed is genuinely shocking the first time - it's not unusual to fill a 5-gallon bag from a single golden retriever. After the first treatment, regular monthly de-sheds keep it manageable.

Do cats need de-shedding too?

Yes - short-haired Florida cats blow coat in spring and fall, and long-haired cats (Maine coons, ragdolls, Persians) need help year-round. Our cat de-shedding is gentler, uses cat-safe shampoo, and skips the high-velocity dryer for a quieter low-speed dry that most cats actually tolerate well.