
Best Cat Brushes for Long-Haired Cats
The best first brush for most long-haired cats is a long-toothed metal comb with rounded tips.
Find brushes, combs, clippers and routine care tools by coat type and task. Sessions should stay controlled and low-stress; skin irritation or health concerns belong with a veterinarian.

The best first brush for most long-haired cats is a long-toothed metal comb with rounded tips.

The best cat brush for shedding depends on coat type. For double-coated cats, a fine-toothed deshedding tool (FURminator-style) removes loose undercoat…

A grooming glove is often better for a brush-shy cat and for collecting loose surface hair, especially on a short coat.

A practical cat grooming kit needs one coat-matched brush or comb, small cat nail clippers, a non-slip towel or mat, good light, and a reward your cat…

A FURminator can be worth it for a healthy cat with a noticeable shedding undercoat, good grooming tolerance and a separate brush or comb for routine care.

Brush a short-haired cat about once or twice a week as a starting point.

The best brush depends on your cat's coat, not the brand. Short single coats do best with a rubber curry brush or grooming mitt; long coats need a…

You can't stop a healthy cat from shedding, but you can sharply reduce the hair around your home.

To trim a cat's nails at home, use sharp scissor-style cat clippers, pick a moment when your cat is sleepy, and gently press each toe to extend the nail.

A slicker brush is the everyday tool: its fine bent-wire pins lift loose surface hair and early tangles, and it suits nearly every coat type.