A GUIDE TO ACTIVET BRUSHES

THE ORIGINAL

First introduced in 1998, the German-made ActiVet® Brushes captured immediate attention from grooming professionals with their revolutionary and Patented flexible “Active-Head”.

This World first, flexible head design not only significantly reduced stress and strain on both the groomer and the pet, the unique bristle patterns of the new ActiVet brushes produced outstanding grooming results in half the brushing time!

Today, built on its reputation for German-made quality and performance, the ActiVet® Brush System remains the number one choice of Professional Groomers worldwide!

NOT JUST FOR THE PROFESSIONAL

Many of our Pet Owners first discover ActiVet brushes through recommendation by their groomer.
With incredible performance, and so easy to use, ActiVet brushes are a clear stand-out choice for all responsible Pet Parents wanting excellence in coat care for their pets.

QUALITY & INNOVATION

We all understand that “Success always encourages Imitation” and, as a result of ActiVet’s clearly superior performance, many companies have tried to emulate the “flexible” head design and bristle shape of the ActiVet® Brush.

Typically, however, most of the imitators miss the key point – it’s not JUST the flexible head! The key to the performance of the ActiVet “Active-Brush” System lies in the range of unique bristle shapes and patterns systematically created to provide the perfect brush for every breed and grooming situation.

THE RANGE

ActiVet brushes feature options in both FLEXIBILITY (Firm or Soft) and BRISTLE DESIGN (suited to different grooming functions).

ALL-ROUNDERS

ActiVet All-Rounder brushes feature a more balanced shaft and bent end to their bristle design. This allows the brush to work more evenly through the coat from root to tip on medium length coats.

These designs are capable of removing shed hair and handling tangles and lighter mats, and are ideal for daily maintenance with a “linear” bristle pattern leaving an even and smooth finish to the coat after brushing.

Like all ActiVet brushes, All-Rounders have rounded tips to their pins to provide maximum pet comfort and eliminate damage to the pets skin and coat, and regularly save up to 50% brushing time compared to other slicker brushes.

Designs include:
All-Rounder GREEN (Soft Flex) - Ideal for softer coats with little to no undercoat.
All-Rounder PURPLE (Firm Flex) - Ideal for all dense, wiry and coarse coats.

COAT GRABBERS

ActiVet Coat Grabber designs feature bristles with a longer shank and more pronounced “hook” end compared to our All-Rounder styles.

This helps the brush to easily penetrate through the coat to lift out all shed hair and undercoat, which is then “trapped” in the brush pad rather than left loose to fly around.

Bristles are set in a “linear” pattern, to leave a smooth and even finish after brushing, and have rounded pin tips to provide maximum pet comfort and eliminate damage to the pets skin and coat.

These amazing brushes will regularly reduce your undercoating time by up to 70% compared to normal slicker brushes.

Designs include:
Coat Grabber SILVER (Firm Flex) - Ideal for dense, double-coated breeds.
Coat Grabber GOLD (Soft Flex) - Ideal for:
- Short coats, particularly good for moulting and shedding breeds
- Long, silky coats with, or without undercoat
- Soft coats with undercoat
- ALL Puppies

MAT ZAPPER

The ActiVet Mat Zapper features a specially designed bristle pattern with strong pins set at varying angles to easily penetrate and separate the toughest of mats and tangles with minimal coat loss.

So effective, the Mat Zapper will even allow you to work through some heavily matted coats you may otherwise have had to shave down.

The Mat Zapper is for this specific task only. After dealing with mats and heavy tangles, you should brush out the whole coat with one of our All-Rounder or Coat Grabber finishing brushes.

This is a “Must Have” tool for the Professional Groomer, and will not only cut your dematting time in half, but also help prolong the life of your other brushes.

DUO BRUSHES

SAVE with 2 brushes in one!

Many breeds have multiple grooming needs to address, especially dogs that are prone to matting, and double-coated breeds, where both removing undercoat and maintenance brushing are required.

ActiVet DUO BRUSHES offer unique combinations of 2 brush types on alternate sides of the brush head. Once you have finished breaking mats or undercoating, simply flip the brush over to finish the coat with the very same brush. 

More effective, more efficient and MUCH more affordable!

HOW TO BRUSH

Follow the directions that come with the brushes and your proper use and technique will reward you with many years of service.

USE A LIGHT HAND
Allow the flexible head and bristle design to do the work for you.
Do NOT push down with force or damage to the handle or pins may occur.

FULL CONTACT
The full pad should be in contact with the coat. 
Again, the flexible head will move with the body contours of your pet.

BRUSH STRAIGHT
ALWAYS pull the brush in the direction of the handle (sideways brushing WILL damage the pins).