Furminator

Seriously one of the best tools I have ever bought for the kids is called the furminator. I bought it a few years ago after a friend told me about it. I think it was about 30 bucks, but worth every penny! It sheds animals of their under layer of hair that is going to fall out anyway. It comes off in chunks though, so be prepared. There is one for dogs and one for cats. They love it too!