Abstract: A grooming apparatus including a tick remover. The tick remover may be a slot having opposing edges for engaging a tick therebetween for removal from the skin of a host. The slot may extend in a direction corresponding to the longitudinal axis of the grooming apparatus.

Abstract: A grooming tool that includes a de-shedding rake and a method for assembling the de-shedding rake and the grooming tool. The grooming tool includes a handle portion, and the de-shedding rake is operatively attached to the handle portion. The de-shedding rake includes an axle, a spacer block disposed along the axle and having a plurality of spaced-apart slots and a plurality of de-shedding blades disposed along the axle and within the spaced-apart slots. The use of a spacer block to separate the de-shedding blades significantly reduces the assembly time and cost associated with manufacturing the grooming tool. The invention also includes a method for assembling the de-shedding rake and the grooming tool. The grooming tool is particularly useful for the grooming of furred animals such as dogs and cats.

Abstract: A tool for use in grooming an animal. The tool includes a handle with a gripping portion that is pivotable and lockable into a plurality of fixed angular positions relative to a shedding blade that is configured as a loop and is attached to a distal end of the handle. In one variation, the gripping portion may be pivoted to a variety of positions, including to a position within the loop to facilitate transport and storage. The ability to adjust the angular position of the gripping portion may also facilitate the grooming of an animal by the groomer.

Abstract: A brush that is adapted to remove hair from a domestic animal, such as a dog or cat. The brush includes a rotatable bristle pad having a plurality of bristles for removal of loose hair from the animal. A cleaning comb is disposed proximal to the bristles such that the cleaning comb overlaps the bristles to remove hair from within the bristles during use. The removal of hair from within the bristles advantageously reduces clogging of the bristles and maintains the ability of the bristles to remove additional hair.