Top 10 Best Cat Brushes (Cleanhouse Pets, FURminator, GoPets)

This two-sided grooming rake is the perfect brush for banishing mats, tangles, and clumps. It’ll rake through the over- and undercoat without yanking or pulling out too much. It also has rounded tips to make sure you don’t scratch your beautiful feline companion’s skin.

Though the brush does look a little scary, reviewers have noted that it’s worked its way through dense, long fur without pulling, while their cat lazed around the entire time. And it works quickly. For pet owners, the handle is made of gel and easy on the hands, too.

People can’t stop raving about this brush–it’s pretty much a handheld kitty salon. With stainless steel teeth, it’s built to last and is best used for deshedding, where it will get rid of 95% of loose fur. It’s also gentle and easy to use, requiring very little pressure when brushing.

Reviewers buzz about how comfortable their cat is with it, and many report their cat sleeps through the brushing. It’s gentle on the belly and even cats normally uncomfortable with brushes like this one. So if your cat’s been hissing at every brush in the house, try introducing them to this one.

This slicker is all-purpose and great for all types of hair: short, long, curly, or straight; however, it note that it does not work on extremely short hair. It will untangle and pick up any loose fur you throw at it. Like with most slickers, the bristles do nip a bit, but they won’t draw blood and are fairly gentle.

Customers rave about the sturdy handle and elegant style. And it has retractable bristles! A note, though: this brush was also made for pups. It might be a bit big for little kitties, but it still leaves fur smooth as silk.

With 255 silicone grooming tips, these gloves feel like your bare hands. Stroke and calm your cat and, at the same time, remove loose hair or tangles. Humans have also used these to help kitties get squeaky-clean at bath time.

It does take longer than a brush to use, but you could feasibly use both hands at once for double-duty work. And since these are gloves, you can really work through hairballs and tangles with your fingers. If your cat hates grooming, then give these a try.
Some reviewers do say that the fur can be a bit hard to get off the glove, but it works great and relaxes the animals while you “pet” them.

For those who can’t get enough of cats, this brush is shaped like a cat with a cat-shaped tail. It’s also amazingly flexible and soft to the touch. It holds on to hair, making sure it doesn’t get all over the place. Just start off with short, slow strokes at first, and your kitty will quickly warm up to it.

Get these for casual weekly grooms and not for mats, or anything heavy-duty. It takes time to pick up hair but does feel like a kitty massage. Reviewers say it doesn’t work too well at making your cat look groomed; however, they’re great for removing hair off of couches and other surfaces, while still being comfy for your kitty.

This brush is perfect for breaking down hairballs and picking up loose hair. It leaves your kitty’s coat beautiful and soft. Humans adore this brush for one simple reason: their cats love it. Some say it’s turned into a favorite toy.

It works on both long and short-haired cats. Though some reviewers have said that the brush can be a bit tough on your pet’s fur, others have said all it takes is the slightest bit of pressure, and you’ll be picking the loose fur off your cat’s back.

Safari’s comb is perfect if your cat needs a little extra help shedding. It’s a comb, so it won’t suck up as much hair as a FURminator, but some cats won’t even give slickers and rakes the time of day. This is gentler, almost as good, and fast—another plus if your cat hates grooming.

It has a contoured wooden handle, and reviewers have said the craftsmanship is solid. If your ball of fluff has really sensitive skin, though, you may want something gentler. But if you’re worried about the teeth biting into your cat’s skin, the tips are rounded to be a bit more comfortable.

Slicker brushes can be a pain to clean. The bristles are so close together that you almost have to poke at them with a toothpick to get fur out. Hertzko’s brush retracts its bristles, making it easy to clean since the hair just falls off.  It’s also gentle and doesn’t yank on skin or fur; plus, it pulls clumps and knots off your cat with ease.

The handle is ergonomic, in case you have a fluffy Himalayan that takes hours to comb. Reviewers say, however, that the tips are quite sharp and that this brush is only the bare minimum grooming tool. But it does work well on long-haired cats and it’s ideal for removing mats.

FURminator is the king of undercoat rakes—it’ll cut down on shedding and random fur in strange places. Customers say it’s well made and sturdy in construction. There are two sizes (small and large) and two types (long and short hair), and it even has a button on the handle that pops off harvested cat hair.

Just use a different brush first to get rid of knots and mats in your cat’s overcoat, because this one will yank at them. Be gentle, and make sure that she’s completely dry. Reviewers say it’s great for longer-haired cats and a lot of them love this brush!