There are specific tools that you can use for grooming your cat and some are more suitable than others depending on the type of coat your cat has.
Click on the tool for a link to where you can buy it.
Hedgehog Slicker Brush
Loosens and lifts out dead coat.
Good for working out small matts.
Elderly Cats/Short Haired Cats/Kittens
Slicker Brush
Loosens and lifts out dead coat.
Good for working out small matts. Slightly harsher bristles than the Hedgehog Slicker.
Long Haired Cats
Pin and Bristle Brush
Pins loosen the dead coat and massage the skin. Bristle brush makes the coat glossy.
All cats
Greyhound Comb
Removes loose and dead coat and highlights any areas with excessive build up of dead coat.
All cats
Moulting Comb
Removes loose and dead coat and highlights any areas with excessive build up of dead coat.
All cats
Undercoat Rake
Gets deep into the coat and loosens and removes the dead coat.
Long Haired cats
Silicone Brush
Soft silicone bristles massage the skin and loosen the dead coat.
Elderly Cats/Short Haired Cats/ Kittens
Clippers
Can be used to remove tight matts in the coat. **I would strongly advise contacting me for a tutorial in using clippers as they can injure your cat if not used correctly and with care.**
Thinning Scissors
Can be used to break up small, loose knots in the coat and trim the length of the coat. **I would strongly advise contacting me for a tutorial in using scissors as they can injure your cat if not used correctly and with care.**