The side with fewer teeth has more space between each prong making it a highly effective rake that can work through mats of all shapes and sizes. The side with more teeth serves as an efficient comb as it passes through the undercoat, removing loose hair and dander. If you share your home with a feline friend and you find yourself suffering from symptoms like a runny nose, skin rashes or itching, chances are you may actually suffer from pet related allergies 🤧 Yes, gently brushing a cat with a soft-bristled brush, like our choice for Best Overall, the Mars Boar Bristle Cat Hair Brush, once or twice a week will collect the hair that has been shed from a cat's coat. It will collect on the head of the brush, reducing the amount of hair found throughout your home. After each brushing session, the hair collected on the brush should be disposed of in the trash.

Harper earned his veterinary degree at the Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. After completing his studies, he worked as a general practitioner for various clinics in the San Francisco Bay area, including Banfield Pet Hospitals, VCA Animal Hospitals, and VetnCare. We interviewed Harper over the phone on February 17, 2021.

Mr. Peanut's Grooming Hand Gloves: These one-size-fits-all neoprene grooming gloves are covered in almost 180 silicone nubs. But while they have an adjustable Velcro strap to keep them on, I found Mr. Peanut's gloves bulky, imprecise, and, like all grooming gloves, a poor substitute for removing hair unless you have a handling-sensitive cat. All you have to do is brush through your pet's fur, press the button, and dispose of the excess hair. Then repeat! When it comes to long-haired cats such as Persians or Ragdolls, their fur somehow seems to get everywhere! This is due to just how much fur they have, making long haired breeds more prone to tangling and matting, so they require more regular brushing sessions.

A good curry brush is ideal for grooming a short-haired cat, according to Melissa Tillman, owner of Melissa Michelle Grooming. I was impressed by the Furbliss Pet Brush not just because its flexible silicone nubs are gentle and effective at removing loose hair but because it can also be used to massage a pet, remove hair from clothing and upholstery, and dispense shampoo in the bath. Brought to you by popular pet brand KONG, this ZoomGroom rubber brush is a top choice amongst cat owners. Though we especially recommend it for sensitive cats who dislike harsher metal brushes.With the FURminator Undercoat deShedding Tool, humans who share their home with a cat or two can reduce the amount of fur found throughout the home. This tool has a stainless steel comb, with very small teeth, that glide through the topcoat and into the undercoat, safely eliminating loose hair and cat dander. Bristle-haired brushes, either made from synthetic materials like nylon, or animal hair such as boar or badger, are another great option as they’re gentle on the skin and fur and are suitable for all breeds of cats with short to medium coats.

The tool also features an aptly named FURejector button to assist with the cleaning of the comb, but we still had to use our fingers to fully clear the hair and dander that was collected. For longer-haired cats, this undercoat rake is an excellent grooming option. The dual-sided comb has both closely spaced and larger set teeth for combing out any tight knots and matted tangles, whereas the shedding blade is perfect for thinning and de-shedding. Resco Pro-Series Rotating Pin Comb: This well-constructed comb has rotating stainless steel teeth and a long, heavy handle. Unlike carding combs with teeth of two lengths, its uniform tines do poorly break up mats. The tool comes in two sizes. The small one has a 1.75-inch wide blade and is meant for cats up to 10 pounds. The blade on the medium-size brush is 2.65 inches wide and is meant for cats over 10 pounds. Both brushes have an ergonomic handle and fur ejector button to release collected hair. This cat brush is perfect for your cat’s fur and even promotes the health of your cat’s skin and topcoat.We, of course, had this in mind when creating our Self-Cleaning Brush. With fine wire bristles that are coated and slightly bent inward, you are able to go deep into your pet’s undercoat all while being extra gentle on their sensitive skin. The process of removing loose hairs, dander, and dust from your pet's fur is about to become a whole lot easier. To help you find the best cat brush for your paw-ticular pal, we tested 23 hair grooming tools in real homes with real cats.

Although cats are meticulously clean creatures, brushing is still an essential part of caring for your cat. Not only does regular brushing reduce shedding (and stray cat hairs) and improve skin health, it is also a great way to bond with your pet. Some grooming products are designed to be used by your pet in its own time (loaded with catnip to be enticing), most are handheld brushes and some - called cat's tongue brushes - even mimic the way cats groom each other! Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places.If your cat has dandruff, this is the best option, as the gentle massage of bristles will help remove the dead skin from your pet's coat. Plus, these brushes are great for finishing your grooming session as they help remove dust, dirt and loose hair and stimulate natural oils, keeping your cat's coat shiny, clean and healthy. Neither of my cats seems to experience discomfort while being brushed with this deshedding tool — one absolutely adores it — and the curved plastic edge prevents the blade from accidentally cutting into their skin.