Vet's Best reviews: what we stock
Vet's Best is a US-founded brand known for natural pet care products, including flea and tick tools and grooming aids. We currently stock a small selection from the range — right now that means the Vet's Best Steel Tick Remover — alongside a much wider choice of tick, flea and grooming products from other brands.
What Vet's Best is known for
Vet's Best built its reputation on natural-ingredient remedies and simple, purpose-made tools for common pet care jobs, tick removal among them. A dedicated tick remover, rather than tweezers or fingers, matters because the tool is designed to grip the tick close to the skin and lift it out cleanly, reducing the chance of leaving mouthparts behind or squeezing the tick's body in a way that increases the risk of it releasing more saliva into the bite.
Removing the whole tick promptly and correctly is the main thing that actually matters for reducing disease risk, and a well-designed tool makes that easier to do reliably than an improvised alternative.
What we currently carry, and where to look for more
Our current range from Vet's Best is small, and the grid above reflects exactly what we have in stock rather than the brand's wider US catalogue, which also includes shampoos, ear cleaners and dental care products not currently available here. If you are looking for tick removal specifically, our broader flea and worming category includes other dedicated tick tools and preventative products from a range of brands, which is worth browsing alongside the Vet's Best item.
As with any tick incident, if you are unsure whether a tick has been fully removed, or your pet becomes unwell in the days after a bite, that is worth a call to your vet rather than something to manage with a tool alone. Checking your pet over after time spent in long grass or woodland, particularly around the ears, neck and between the toes, catches most ticks early enough that removal is straightforward.
From this brand
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Electric Pet Grooming Clipper
A quiet, rechargeable electric clipper for trimming dogs, cats, rabbits and other pets at home. Low-noise and low-vibration with an adjustable blade for tidy, stress-free grooming around the body and paws.
From£11.99
Large Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush for Mats and Tangles
A self-cleaning slicker brush with fine, bead-tipped wire pins that gently lift loose undercoat, mats and tangles from short or long-haired pets. A one-click button releases the collected fur for fuss-free cleaning. Cat-ear shaped design.
£18.99
Round-Tipped Deshedding Rake Comb
A double-sided undercoat rake with rounded stainless-steel blades that gently cut through mats and remove loose hair. The non-slip ergonomic handle makes deshedding dogs and cats quick and comfortable.
From£8.99
Pet Deshedding Grooming Mitt
A soft mesh grooming mitt you wear on one hand to lift loose fur while stroking your pet, turning shedding control into a soothing massage. Suits dogs and cats with any coat length.
From£7.99
Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush
A skin-friendly slicker brush that gently lifts loose fur and undercoat from dogs, cats and rabbits. The angled pins glide through the coat while a one-click button releases the collected hair for easy cleaning. Soft non-slip handle.
£9.99
Double-Sided Deshedding & Flea Comb
A two-sided steel comb with coarse deshedding teeth on one side and fine flea-comb teeth on the other. Lifts loose fur and catches fleas to keep your cat or dog's coat clean and healthy.
£13.99
Steam Spray Detangling Grooming Brush
A rechargeable steam grooming brush with a fine mist that lifts loose fur and eases tangles while you brush. Gentle on the skin and cuts down flyaway hair, no bath needed. Chick design.
£12.99
Wahl Competition Series Clipper Blades
High-precision, chrome-plated clipper blades with a rust-resistant finish, available in 17 sizes for every coat type and clipping style.
From£37.99
Double-Sided Undercoat Rake
A twin-bladed rake that removes mats and tangles on one side and reduces shedding on the other. The non-slip ergonomic handle suits cats and dogs with thick or long coats.
£23.99
Silicone Pet Bath & Massage Brush
Soft silicone bristles work shampoo into a rich lather while gently massaging your pet and lifting loose hair at bath time. A handy strap keeps the brush secure across the back of your hand.
£7.99
Self-Cleaning Deshedding Slicker Brush
A deshedding grooming tool for dogs and cats that lifts loose undercoat and eases out tangles, with a self-cleaning button that releases the trapped fur in one press.
£25.99
Wooden Pet Deshedding Grooming Brush
An ergonomic wooden grooming brush with a fine-toothed edge that loosens and lifts away dead and shedding fur. The smooth contoured handle sits comfortably in the hand for quick, gentle daily de-shedding.
£14.99
Common questions
- Does Giddy Pets stock the full Vet's Best range?
- No, we currently stock a small selection rather than the brand's full US catalogue. What is shown in the grid above is what is actually available to order right now, and that can change as our range develops.
- How do I use a tick remover properly?
- Slide the tool's notch under the tick as close to your pet's skin as possible, then pull straight out with a steady motion rather than twisting or yanking. If any part of the tick is left behind, or your pet seems unwell afterwards, contact your vet rather than trying to dig it out yourself.
- Are natural pet care products as effective as other options?
- It depends entirely on the specific product and what it is meant to do — a well-designed tool such as a tick remover works on mechanical grip rather than ingredients, so the natural-ingredient marketing is more relevant to remedies and washes than to tools. Check what a product actually claims to do rather than judging by the brand's general positioning.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.