Brushing a cat

How to Choose the Best Brush for my Cat

Max. D Gray
By Max. D Gray. Updated: January 16, 2017
How to Choose the Best Brush for my Cat

If you have a cat as a pet, you know that keeping its hair in perfect condition is necessary, that is why we will help you choose the best brush to care for their fur. Brushes and combs come in many types, and each has a role, depending on your cat's fur and other specifications. If you want to know which would work better for your cat, read this article and find out how to choose the best brush for your cat.

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The most basic distinction made for combs and brushes is based on whether your cat has short, long or whatever type of hair.

However, this distinction might be too simplistic and it does not help much when making a decision about with comb to use for your cat, as they fulfill many different specific functions.

How to Choose the Best Brush for my Cat - Step 1
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If you are looking for a versatile comb or hairbrush for your cat, your best bet is the slicker brush. It is the most common accessory, and with it you can comb, detangle and remove dead hair. Choose one that is not too big nor with sharp bends so that brushing is nice and soft. Do not forget that this habit is essential to maintain the health of your cat's fur.

This will probably be the first brush you buy when you don't have a lot of experience with cats, and it's not bad for a start, but it doesn't get rid of a lot of dead hair or knots. It is advisable to start with this brush so your cat gets used to the brushing routine and then move on to other more specific combs.

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If you want a brush that brushes and massages your cat you should choose a massaging brush. They are made with rubber and have broad spikes. These brushes are very good for massages, but they are not too good at combing your cat's hair.

These type of brush is very good to remove dead hair, which sticks to the rubber when you brush your cats fur. Although it is an interesting object, as a brush it is not the most efficient. It is, however, a good investment if you have a cat, because massages can be very pleasant for them.

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If there is an essential comb which serves to remove dead hair it is the popularly known by the name Furminator. It's a must-have accessory to end all that leftover seasonal moulting.

You cannot use it if your cat's hair is wet or tangled, as it is a brush to remove dead hair, not to comb and detangle. Nevertheless, you must have one at home because it is very useful to prevent your cat from ingesting a lot of hair while grooming, which can lead to hairballs.

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If you want a classic accessory to comb and detangle the closest thing to a human comb is the tooth comb. Generally the tines are rounded and retractable so that as you comb your cat it doesn't harm it if it chooses to move in mid-styling session.

It is a useful comb because it reaches all parts of their body, but when you remove tight knots it might not be sufficient. It is the most used for cats with long or semi-long hair with a tendency to tangle.

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Another comb that you may have to use sometime with your cat is the flea comb. It meets its important mission of eliminating fleas and bugs in your cat's hair. Its tines are very close together to drag out any fleas, or even dandruff, dirt and others.

This comb has a very specific use, so you might only need to remove fleas on your cat.

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And the ultimate accessory needed to care for your cat's hair is the de-shedding brush. Besides just styling, it separates the hair in vertical portions so that the hair is easier to detangle. It is a completely safe comb to use on your cat because the blades face inward so they can't harm to your pet.

This is a tool that performs a very specific task and you should use it with caution, as it could make a mess of your cat's hair.

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