She might not like it at first, but a cat brush can help with a little shedding in the summer months and just makes your beloved feline look her best. It can be useful for spotting ticks and fleas and preventing hairballs when your cat grooms herself. A lot of people don’t even realize how effective the better products are, or that there is more than one type of cat brush available.
It is important to brush your cat at least once a week to prevent tangles alone, not to mention the other benefits. Because of this, we have created a list of the best cat brushes on the market. Each one has something unique to offer and there is a product for every budget.
Here are our top picks for the best Cat Brushes:
#1 Hertzko Self Cleaning Slicker Brush
One of the most popular cat brushes on the market and for a reasonable price. It is a self-cleaning brush so it is easy to see why so many people swear by its effectiveness as it removes your cats undercoat gently. It also eliminates tangles and knots that your cat would otherwise be working away at for hours. The fine bent wires are angled so they do not pull and harm your pet.
We like how easy it is to dispose of the hair once you are done. By pressing the button on top, it retracts the bristles, forcing the hair to fall into the trash. It also massages as it grooms which helps to improve blood circulation and has a grippy handle to make it easier on the user. This is especially useful when your cat doesn’t enjoy grooming and you want to get it done fast.
Pros: Easy to diospose of hair after
Removes knots and tangles
Great value
Improves blood circulation
Cons:(none)
#2 Furminator Undercoat deShedding Tool for Small Cats – Short Hair
For a cat brush for short hair, this is the ideal product. To prevent shedding in cats under 10 pounds, this clever product doesn’t cut skin but does a good job or removing loose fur. As with many of the better products in the world of cat brushes, this has an ejector button to get rid of loose hair without having to touch it.
By deshedding, you are giving your small cat added comfort as there are fewer tangles and hairballs to worry about. With a skin guard at the edges, this product doesn’t snag as it brushes which is great if you are dealing with a nervous feline. The conformed shape of the brush ensures it glides to the shade of the cat’s body for added comfort topping off a well thought out product.
Pros: Ideal for short cat hair
Ejector button
Removes tangles and hairballs
Skin guard on the edges
Cons: Not as useful for larger cats
#3 GoPets Dematting Comb with 2 Sided Professional Grooming Rake for Cats
When you need to demtt a long haired cat, this is the best brush and can be used for professional grooming. It is two sided which is where is becomes dual purpose. One one side there are less teeth which makes it ideal for dematting difficult areas and the denser side is great for detangling and getting a grip over shedding.
The sharp teeth with rounded edges ensure they get through thick hair without causing discomfort and the soft gel handle is more comfortable than most. This cat brush can also be used on long haired dogs making it one of the most versatile brushes on our list. To stop shedding from taking over your home, this option from GoPets is one of the most effective.
Pros: Dual sided comb for dematting and detangling
Rounded edges make it more comfortable
Grippy handle
Comes with a satisfaction guarantee
Cons: Need to be gentle when using it
#4 Andis Pet Steel Comb
As simple as it looks, this is one of the most effective cat brushes, and available at a reasonable price. What you see is what you get here and the two ends of this brush provide different teeth density. This means you can remove tangles and dirt on one side then brush out shedding on the other. It also stimulates the skin to get the blood flow moving when it smoothes the surfaces.
The narrow teeth are good for short-haired cats making and both ends can be used for long-haired felines so it is pretty versatile despite its simplistic design. They can be picked up in a 7.5 or 10-inch model and are easy to hold, lightweight, and convenient to take from place to place.
Pros: Easy to use
Dual density of teeth for different thickness of hair
Made from quality stainless steel
Cons: Not self cleaning
#5 Safari Pet Products CSFW405 Complete Brush for Cats
For a reasonably priced cat brush, this has enough quality about it to make it a worthy purchase. It works by gently removing tangles thanks to the soft ends and massages the skin without scratching. One of the other benefits of using this cat brush is that it distributes natural oils for a silky coat.
What some might see as simple, this doesn’t need to use some of the fancier approaches. For no-frills, basic cat brush, this is a great option. The large grippy handle makes it easy to work through cat hair so if you aren’t in the market for a self-cleaning cat brush, this is worth considering.
Pros: Good vaue
Removes tangles without scratching skin
Soft tips of bristles
Comfortable handle
Cons: Not self cleaning
#6 DELOMO Pet Grooming Glove – Gentle Deshedding Brush Glove
For something a little different, these gloved cat brushes are as effective as they are eye-catching. The good news is that cats love the feel of them so if your feline friend is not one to sit and let you brush her usually, this is a great alternative. If your cat is shedding then these are ideal as the loose hair comes off as you smooth your hand over her back.
The tips are made from 255 silicon which is gentle on cats’ skin and they are a good all-round option as they can be used on cats, dogs, horses, and other pets. What makes them so useful is the fact that they can also be used in the bath to smooth over your pet and allows the wearer to reach those difficult spots such as the face and along the tail.
Pros: Easy to use and comfortable to wear
Made from 255 silicon
Fine for all hair types
Allows the wearer to reach difficult areas
Cons: Not as effective as other brands
