Friday, January 8, 2010

What is the best type of cat brush to get for a medium length, fine furred cat?

I brush the cats regularly with a bristle brush but it just doesn't seem like the brush picks up enough fur. I also have a flea comb but they don't like it and it really pulls their fur and causes a tangle. I have 4 cats and need fur relief.What is the best type of cat brush to get for a medium length, fine furred cat?
I absolutely love this brush called the ';Furminator.'; It is stupidly expensive, but is the best brush I have ever owned. I highly recommend the investment, especially if you have four kitties! You will be astounded by how much fur you will brush away.What is the best type of cat brush to get for a medium length, fine furred cat?
If the fur's medium to long in length use a COMB - not a brush. The comb will gently remove loose hairs of the undercoat and leave the top coat intact. On medium to long coats brushes tend to pull out and break topcoat hairs and do little to remove the loose hairs of the undercoat.





This is the type of comb you should get. You can find them at most pet stores - check the dog section http://www.fidoandfelixpetcare.co.uk/img鈥?/a>





edit: don't use the Furminator on a cat's silky coat - it will destroy it.
I am a dog and cat groomer, and the best thing I have ever seen work is the Kong: Zoom Groom. It is just like a rubber curry for a horse. It is a rubber brush that (because a cats coat is so staticy and fine) uses static electricity to pull dead hair right out of the coat.





Anything with metal like the slicker or prickly like a bristle brush is going to break the hair and cause more static. The Zoom Groom wear down after a while and becomes rounded. You don't need any pressure and your cat will never become impatient with you!





Kong's site is listed below. Take a peek at what it looks like and see if you can find something like it in your local petstore. I've seen Petco carry them before in the dog isle since they work wonders on dogs as well. The only difference between the 2 is one is dog shaped and the other is cat shaped.
Try to find a fine-toothed comb - a little more space then the flea comb. Brushes don't to anything for a long hair cat except on the surface. You need to get to the skin to comb out tangles/knots.

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