A sweat scraper is a tool used in

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and with other animals, such as

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. It consists of a

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and a

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. Sweat scrapers are available in both metal and plastic form, and also traditionally in wood (as seen in

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). It is used to remove sweat and/or excess hair from larger pets. It is used in much the same manner as a

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would scrape water or foam from a window with a rubber blade. The typical use of a sweat scraper is to remove excess water after washing a horse to help it cool down rather than for just sweat. Without the use of a sweat scraper, it would take more effort and additional rags to remove the same amount of excess water therefore the proper use of a sweat scraper helps to ensure an effective cool down process.

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