What is the best tool that i could use to groom a cat with a lot of shedding hair?

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What is the best tool that i could use to groom a cat with a lot of shedding hair?

Answer 1

These are my recommendations.  I personally think the Furminator is overpriced and non-magical in spite of its claims.  Others feel differently.  It's up to you if you want to spend that much.

Note that these are not necessarily the exact items I own but they give an idea.

For long-haired cats:

I use a natural bristle brush just for Poppy's enjoyment. It does nothing for removing hair. (http://www.terrificpets.com/pet_supplies...

I use a flea comb when I really want to get at that undercoat. (http://www.gripsoft.net/cart_product929-...

I use an undercoat rake which doesn't pull at all and works fairly well at removing that dead hair. It doesn't catch the hair very well, though, so you'll have to gather it off the cat and off the brushing surface when you're done.

(http://www.petco.com/product/10257/JW-Pe...

The Cat Comb works like the flea comb although it doesn't pull as much and as a result isn't as effective. But for cats who may not enjoy the flea comb this would be a good choice: http://www.gripsoft.net/cart_product930-...

I also have a slicker brush: (http://www.morrco.com/slickerbrush.html)

For short-haired cats:

Shedding blade: http://www.gripsoft.net/cart_product941-... This works nicely at removing some of the undercoat, but like the undercoat rake, the hair tends not to stay on the comb but may go anywhere.

The flea comb isn't as amazing with short-hairs but it still works well. Same is true for the cat comb.

The slicker brush may be the best bet here.

Answer 2

furminater, they work like magic for dogs and cats!!! really, i have 3 cats and we don't ever have fur around the house!

Answer 3

a wire slicker works GREAT but most cats hate these..  brushing once or twice daily will get it under control as well.  changing foods to something with real meat can help the coat.  or you can just shave him :D

Answer 4

Yep, the Furminator (or one of its knockoffs--I have the Bamboo one).  It gets more fur and seems to irritate the skin less than a wire slicker.

These deshedding tools pull out loose undercoat but don't do much about hair clinging to the coat surface.  For that, try a pet/fabric brush with thick rubber bristles.

Answer 5

Emily is right,the Furminator is spectacular! It's expensive,but it's worth every penny!!

Answer 6

I use a slicker brush for my cats. It goes through thick fur and it doesn't seem to hurt them and it's easy to clean.