Designed to achieve professional grooming results at home, blade has teeth on one side and a smooth edge on the other. Used to reduce shedding by removing loose, dead hair. Use the side with the teeth to remove loose hair from the coat, and use the smooth side after bathing pet to remove excess water from their coat, as well as to remove loose hair on short-haired breeds. Toothed edge removes stubborn undercoat, smooth edge sheds water to reduce drying time. Perfect for in between-grooming maintenance. Ideal for small to medium dogs and cats.