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@@fahmidatazbeeh3114 I just use the brush I use on my dog. She’s a short haired dog so I use a brush that’s kind of like a soft horse grooming brush, I feel it leaves my babies’ fur soft and gets rid of the extra hair from shedding very well and gently. I just make sure to use it lightly as brushing too hard could irritate their skin due to the fact it doesn’t have smooth beads at the ends like a regular brush has. Think of it like gelling down your edges with a toothbrush; it’s good for the small amount of hair, but could hurt your skin if you press too hard :p
My short hair boy is exactly like this. He starts purring and rubbing on everything 😂 I think it’s like a massage for him. My long hair girl, however, gives me a side eye and tries to wiggle away 😂
As long as you just brush your cat instead of deshedding daily (which should be done only one or two times a week) then deal with it and brush your owner 🐱😂.
Tahini I agree with the other lady on the Chom Chom. It's this felt like roller that u go back & forth with in small strokes & it picks everything up!! It even stores the hair u collect in a lil trap door that u just empty out. It's the best thing ever & seriously life changing! It will pick up lint & even small pieces of dirt & debris. I keep one on my coffee table & use it daily on my couch if not several times a day. U can also use it on ur clothes for lint & pet hair & u don't have to keep buying lint rollers. I even do my sheets with it bc my cat sleeps in my bed. I use it on things with cat hair on them before I put them in the washing machine so all that hair doesn't get in my machine. Here's a link if u need it. It's $25 & the best spent $25!! I sound like I work for them but I don't...it just changed the game for me. amzn.to/3wXmvJI
I bought that purple cat-shaped silicon brush, ALL my animals (cats and dogs) hated it, and so i used it solely to brush hair off sofas and bed-linen and carpets. Works fine at that!
It’s years later but thanks for being a real video!! I was looking for modern reviews and kept finding reviews that were clearly fake robot voices and mixed footage from different sources and I just couldn’t trust them. Thank you!!
Flea combs are great to have around the house- one of my cats struggles with grooming due to a disability and can get dried food caked in her fur, and a flea comb makes clean up SO much easier.
By brushing your cat you're supposed to only brush out the hair that isn't attachated to skin anymore or that is barely hanging. Brushes like furminator don't do that, they cut the healthy fur and destroy cats' coats. You can see plenty of pictures online from people who used it - before their cats had beautiful, shiny, thick fur and after using furminator for some time it became matte and thin, some even had bald spots. People but it because they think they must be amazing if so much fur comes out, but it's actually healthy fur that shouldn't come out. I mean, why would it have a blade if it wasn't the case? Try brushing your human hair with it, I tried it on a strand of my hair and it was cut right off
Came here looking for a comment like this. I almost destroyed my cat's beautiful coat with the furminator, it was already getting dull. My vet recommended not to use it at all, but if I insisted on using it to only do so sparingly and going over each section of fur only once. Definitely not as rigorously as they did in the video!
I was under the impression that the Furminator was a medical tool, for special cases related to fur. It does seem aggressive, and that is why it looked to me it would be helpful when there are so many fleas or for some reason the skin needs be rid of fur for faster renewal or something.
Furminators are perfectly fine as long as you are mindful about how you use them. It is a metal comb that is blunt on the outside but sharp like a razor on the inside between the prongs, which is why the Furminator thins out undercoat but generally leaves the top layer intact. However, it can absolutely cut away underhair and even cause bald spots but only when used often as a regular brush or on the same spots over and over. Rather it is intended to be used as a occasional brush during shedding season in spring.
I tried a lot of brushes and overall they feel somewhat lacking in good bristles which comb decently. I end up soft boar bristle brush for my cat and he loves it the most and works perfectly for his short hair. He looks so slick and shiny.
My cat was loving brushing so much i was thinking like man...you want the undercoat brush again? No way man inma get you a broar bristles brush for on the side hahaha
Wessie was really into it. You can tell from his attitude that he gets regular brushings. Two of my cats are also really into it. Nipper lines up for brushings multiple times a day, his silver fur is very fine and like velvet. He has a very thick coat. Bunny is a long furred cat, pretty much a Norwegian Forest variety. He trades me a professional grade thoracic and abdominal massage for a brushing. I really make out on that one. The brush I use for him is a boar bristle one of a certain stiffness.
The best brushes for my cats are the people brushes for detangling. Also the little round brush (also for people) at the dollar tree. They both have very flexible soft plastic bristles. The soft bristles feel great to cats and you can brush them hard without hurting the kitties. while they might not get all the shedding fur, almost all cats love them. I also buy them and use them at the shelter where I volunteer.
Buy boar/plastic brushes from Sally’s. Boar bristles move oils around and are better for a health coat. Use a small comb to remove the fur, or another brush. They are less than $8.
The Safari self-cleaning slicker brush is sometimes used in taxidermy, brushing things like moose, bear, coyote, and goat fur. If it can stand uo to that sort of abuse, it's a sturdy one for your cat, assuming they aren't sttacking it.
I have the safari brush for years now and my cats LOVES it. Everytime I pick it up the brush my cat runs to me to get brushed. Its the only brush I use on him and it does the perfect job to collect hair and shine his coat. I assume it prevent hair balls. I brush at least 2-3 times a week. I have a busy schedule but I guess it is enough. I am glad to see that this brush is on your top brush for cats !
i love brushing my cat. It's so therapeutic for me when i do it. Our litlle Leela loves it. It relaxes her and she purrrrrrrs, but she will quicky turn around and give me a dirty look if i go a little bit hard. I love this channel! Chewy is already out of stock of the KONG Cat ZoomGroom Multi-Use Brush.. Amazon sells it for a lot more $.
Hi there! I'm so glad that Leela loves being brushed. A lot of brushes seem to be out of stock for the holidays, unfortunately-and the Zoom Groom is about three times the Chewy price on Amazon. www.amazon.com/KONG-ZoomGroom-Cat-Grooming-Brush/dp/B0002AR18M
Go look at the Chom Chom on Amazon! It's $25 & life changing!! It gets hair off of everything & stores it in a trap door that u empty. Works on any furniture, sheets, pillows, curtains, & even ur clothes. U won't have to keep purchasing lint rollers. I bought 1 & then bought everyone in my family who had pets 1. Works on dog hair too. amzn.to/3wXmvJI
My kitty was abused and has taken a long time to enjoy or I should say allow me to even brush her. Brushing gloves she won’t even let me get near her because they’re blue. Wes, he is very patient with you doing all that you were doing you seem to be moving your hands very fast and kind of rough and he just puts up with it like a good ginger kitty does. My kitty wouldn’t tolerate that.
I've had the safari slicker brush for about a year and it's still in great shape. I use it on my double coated cat and she loves the way it feels. I always let her sniff it first, after that she'll touch her cheek to it which is my go ahead to proceed on. It's a great brush! Thanks for the tip 👍
I use the Go Pets rake/comb. I have a senior kitty that cannot groom completely. so this gets the matting where her capability stops. She has medium average fur, that gets oily (black tortoise shell). My middle kitty tolerates this much better than any other grooming tool and the way the tines curl do not scratch, plus the blades seem to cut through the matting rather than pulling through. She has medium length, super plush fur with a heavy undercoat (she is a solid black ragdoll/Persian mix). My youngest kitty (calico) has smooth short fur, so I just bought a Kent men's beard comb (which has very smooth, sturdy and short teeth) and she loves her combing sessions. I love your reviews of fur babe products!
Having a scottish fold and a british shorthair, not having a Furminator would make my life a NIGHTMARE! I brush them every 15 days with the Furminator and use a grooming glove in between. The amount of fur that comes out each time is ABSURD, but their coat is still beautiful and fluffy.
I am so glad that you are doing this video! I just adopted a Siberian kitten, but that means long hair and the boy I have is short hair. I have a brush for her but I’m not thrilled with it. So it’s time for me to stop typing and watch the video! ♥️
I have a long hair cat and he acts like yours does during brushes! He loves it! Are use the FURminator at the end of spring or beginning of summer when he is shedding really bad it helps my allergies a lot
if you could do some videos on best dental toothpaste and products for cats id really appreciate it! i adopted a new cat this month and want to protect her teeth and am overwhelmed with were to start. i love your videos! they've been so helpful for my first-time cat mom journey :)
I have a Siberian cat and brush her all the time and she loves it. I just have to show her her brush and she starts purring. Then sometimes I break out the deshedding comb and she doesn’t like that for long ha. I also take her to a professional groomer a few times a year just to get a bath and get her bum trimmed and any mats removed (which tends to happen on her back legs if it does).
I find just using a double sided flea comb with a fine tooth side and a side that's a little wider does a great job at removing shedding undercoat, as well as fleas and flea dirt. It doesn't cut the fur, just removes the loose hair.
I bought the Safari self-cleaning brush after watching your video. It does an excellent job and is easy to clean love it. Got my daughter one for her two cats, too. Merry Christmas,
Mallory thank you so much for this video! My grumpy cat HATES being brushed and will bite to escape. I decided after watching this to try the Safari brush and he actually likes it! You're doing cat parents a great service and I love your videos!
The furminater great but it is a pretty sharp tool so short haired cats with thin coats will probably find it uncomfortable. GREAT at preventing matting y
My cat is shorthaired and he always purrs when i brush him with furminator! However i never press brush hard or close to skin, i'm very gentle and he really loves it 🥰
This is so helpful. My Siamese girl likes brushing, but the only way I've been able to get her shedding off is going against the grain. She hates that. I wanted to get something for her that would help pull the loose fur off and help her enjoy it. I'll be buying the safari slicker brush asap.
my cats never had fleas but love the flea comb.only one I can use on them and I noticed her cat went crazy when she was using it.they love it under the chin and on there head.
Our cat loves brush time. She will go to the brush and rub her head on it and chirp at me when she wants brushed. I watch her body language sometimes she only wants a few minutes other times we could go on a long time. She may move away for a moment then return for more so its important to read your cat while brushing. She is a medium-short hair. I use a small or medium slicker with retractable pins for easy cleaning. The retractable pins are a big help cleaning the brush after use.
Great reviews!!👍👍. My beloved fur baby only likes to be brushed with one kind of brush and it’s a Dollar Tree human hair brush😭😭😭😭💕🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️. I’ve purchased a variety of other brushes that I think she would like (as a short hair) but nope!! She Looooooves her Dollar Tree brush and would just lie around and be brushed w/ it 24/7 if I had the time😭😭💕💕💕💕💕💕
One reason for brushing your cat that you didn’t mention, is that regular brushing can help reduce the problem of hair balls, particularly with long hair cats. Cats swallow a lot of hair in their self grooming and that hair can come back as hair balls that they throw up. Hair in the digestive system can also become a problem of compaction in the bowels, something that happened with my long hair cat. The vet gave him an enema and prescribed Cat Lax, or similar product, to keep him moving his bowels. This has been very beneficial, but I think reducing the amount of hair he ingests will be also help. The first brush you demo looks like it may be just what I need for this issue. Thanks.
I have the Safari brush and my cat hates it, but I also have the SleekEz brush that she seems to like. It also takes out the undercoat but it's proven to be the best way to not have so much cat hair flying around.
I have a slicker brush exactly like the first except it has fine plastic dipped tips that make it much softer against the skin and so far this is the only brush that she tolerates but also gets the job done.
The furnminator is seriously the best for my longer hair cats and my feral loves it which is kind of amazing! (It’s taken 4 years to get to this point I might add!)
Hi, I'm curious to know if you work in animal rescue or did you just find and take in the feral cat? I only ask because I've spent the last 25 years working with various animal rescue organizations in my area and have quite alot of experience dealing with ferals. The volunteers actually gave me a knickname "The Tiny Tiger Tamer" because I seem to have a natural ability to tame all types of feral cats. I think I've socialized about 20 to 30 ferals over the years. You wrote that it has taken you 4 years to get to the point where you are able to brush him/her, which is pretty standard. It's a long process but once you work that hard and the feral cat finally surrenders to you with full trust, there's no other feeling like it! They want so badly to be loved but have that life saving instinct which keeps them from being able to give in to that trust. I love hearing that other people care enough about these special little creatures to spend so much time and put in so much effort in order to give them a chance at a normal life. I thank you for the hard work you've done and for being such an empathetic person. If you need any advice or just want to tell me about your journey, I'd be happy to help. Just reply to my message and I'll figure out a way that we can connect. Take Care, Cathy (from Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
Out of all the cat videos I've watched you seem to be the most professional and are very good at giving me the thorough review of different products that I'm going to need in starting a on call cat care business. Do you have any videos to where you talk about nail trimmers? Thanks again, from beautiful Tulsa OK.
I don't own a cat but my neighbor's cat spends most of his outdoor time on my front porch. I bought a brush similar to the first one she used but the tips are coated with a soft rubber coating. When I first brought out the comb he wasn't too sure about me using it on him. After two strokes, he stretched out as much as he could. Now he looks for the comb when I come out.
Awsome video thanks for sharing I've tried all types of brushes on my boy he likes to be combed he's a tabby with medium hair he gets combed every day and loves it
My cat's hair is not too short but not too long either she's probably like 12 weeks and since she was born I've only brushed her several times since I didn't had a brush, now that I do she doesn't like it and she bites and scratches. I don't mind the bites and scratches all I want is for her to get used to it so like that she don't shed down the road. I have the Furminator brush I got it at Big lots for like $12 instead of $30 at Walmart
The Furminator can be kind of harsh. It desheds super well! But I haven't found many cats that find it comfortable. Maybe the kong brush would be better 🤔
I need to brush mine more often - with eight of them, the tumbleweeds get thick fast. Gilmore the Orange Menace loooooves to be brushed, and somehow senses any time one of the others is getting some attention and quickly appears for his share. I too find the silicone brushes are great for extracting loose fur, but definitely don't hold it at all - wind up trying to collect it in my free hand and get more on me than what stays in my hand. Recently got a long haired Persian, and that GoPets deshedding tool is a must. I'm lucky, mine arrived unscathed handle-wise. I find the gel makes it very comfortable to hold; sorry to hear yours has a leak. Yuk!
The go-pets 2 sided brush handle can be used to collect cat hair from fabric or anything else really. Its really easy to clean just rinse with cold water. Its an awsome brush
I bought a dematting comb/rake very much like the one in this video, and it was much less expensive and didn't have that weird handle, which seems like a problem waiting to happen. Mine is Pet Republique. There are several similar ones on Chewy of different brands. My cat has long hair which is very subject to matting, so I need something, and this works fairly well. She tolerates it to a point, and it helps, but pulls the matted fur more than is comfortable, which is hard to avoid without cutting mats out.
my cat absolutely hated the furminator, which sucked cause he's got long hair and if we dont brush him every day he gets matted. then i tried out a brush glove from the dollar store...he literally starts purring when i bring it out he loves brushing time now thankfully. which is hilarious cause the furminator was pricey and the glove was a dollar 😭
My cat gets annoyed with the furminator after a minute but since it's a weekly thing and she's not TOO annoyed I kept using it Really great because she sheds soo much
My cats hate being brushed! I have tried multiple types, I even have the furminator. I also have a huge cheap glove but I'll give the one you mention a try! Thanks!
The two sided de-matting comb is awesome for long-hair cats. I use one on my MC mix. There are other brands available that have a firmer handle. I also use it on my horse to thin his mane so I don't have to pull it. Much easier and quicker.
I use Pawradise deshedding comb for our long haired cat. It doesn't have gel in the handle, is comfortable to hold, and our cat likes when I use it on her.
One of my cats is a long hair with a very thick undercoat, and he really doesn’t like to be brushed. And neither does my other cat with medium hair and medium undercoat. They shed like crazy!
To all cat parents, before you use the brush on your cats, please use the brush on your skin and your hair first. Because I had been using KONG Zoom Groom on my two cats and at first I thought they work pretty good, until one day I tried to brush my hair with it just to test it and it pulled my hair so badly and my head was in so much pain. I have medium hair length. This KONG Zoom Groom is definitely NOT good for long hair cats and medium hair cats. It will pull their long hair or medium hair and they would feel the pain. Again, please test the brush or comb on your hair and skin first. Also I bought the Furminator and I tested it on my skin and it's very sharp that it kinda of scratch my skin and leave some thin lines on my skin. I decided not to use this on my cats because if it's too rough for me, it is too rough on my cats.
@Love Kittens What brushing tool do you recommend? I have a long haired cat (Persian) that hates being brushed if it goes on for more than 2 minutes. Little knots can appear overnight but would love to find a brush that works but is comfortable for my cat! Thank you 😊
@@XXANGELRXX Thanks for your reply, mine re short hair cats but even they are short hair cats, they dislike Kong Zoom Groom and they act like they are in pain when I use it, I think the Zoom Groom pull their hairs hard even they have short hair. They would not let me use Zoom Groom on them for more than 20 seconds or so. So I think as long as it’s not Zoom Groom it would be fine. To be honest I have bought many brushes for them and I still have not found the perfect one. But they seem to love the cat shell comb, they love me to brush their hair with cat shell comb and I can comb their hair with that for a long time, they act like they are enjoying a cat spa. U can find a lot of them on sale on amazon, they are very inexpensive compare to other cat brushes. I also got the genuine boar bristle (which is made in Germany) on amazon. There are many genuine boar bristle that are made in Germany on Amazon! The genuine boar bristle is also one of their favourites, it costs more but it’s totally worth it! I also recommend the webpage at www.reddit.com/r/brushybrushy where u can find videos of cats enjoying being brushed! I check that webpage occasionally to find the perfect cat brush! Cats’ reactions don’t lie, their reactions tell u which brush they like! I hope this helps! 😸😸
@@LoveKittiesLoveDoggos Thank you so much for replying, that does help and I’ll definitely check out your recommendations. I also have many different brushes/combs/grooming tools for my cat and still haven’t found the perfect one for her! The search continues.......! ☺️ Thank you.
@@XXANGELRXX It’s my pleasure! I hope it helps! Sometimes I use soft toothbrush to brush, I bought just to brush their hair, I also use a flea comb even they have no flea because flea comb can comb their their undercoat hair and they like it too, same as the toothbrush. So sometimes I use all 4 different brush/comb on them everyday! I hope u will find the best brush for your kitty! Take care! 😸
Go look at the Chom Chom on Amazon! It's $25 & life changing!! It gets hair off of everything & stores it in a trap door that u empty. Works on any furniture, sheets, pillows, curtains, & even ur clothes. U won't have to keep purchasing lint rollers. I bought 1 & then bought everyone in my family who had pets 1. Works on dog hair too. amzn.to/3wXmvJI
I have the Kong. It works pretty well, but I agree with the inability to hold the hair. It is pretty good at picking up hair off the ottoman my cat Schrodie sleeps on!
My cat likes to be brushed and will purr while getting brushed but I need do it at the right time. If he's active and out and about then that won't be a good time but when he's just lounging that's the perfect time.
All my cats have always loved the metal slicker brush. My cats tooth chew and nuzzle the bristles. Lol but they aways enjoy the brushing with that one. I have the 3rd one (an off brand) for matting for my long haired cat. I had the same issue with the handle gel and ended up removing all the gel from the handle. Nice as it felt it didn't last long and became an issue. I still use the brush tho
🐬 Brush #3 in this review looks like a very useful tool, I might get that one, a brush that can potentially PREVENT matts from forming, I like that! Furminator is a damn rip off! I don't see what on EARTH justifies the price of that brush!
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@allaboutcats I have 2 long haired Persians and 1 has started to form serious matting. What do you recommend?
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@@catlovers4574 me?
I don't even own a cat lol. I just came to see one being brushed.
No one owns a cat. They own you!
@@mybraineatseverything7404 no they don't kiddo
@@yellowhat223 yes they do🤣
@@hildacalderon1127 how?
@@yellowhat223 they own you, just roll with it damn. Punk a lil worm dbag.
My cat has short hair but likes to pretend he has long hair convincing me I need to brush him 24/7 because he loves the feeling 🤦🏻♀️
Damn i wish my kitty would do the same, instead of throwing up furballs everywhere.
Which brush do you use?
@@fahmidatazbeeh3114 I just use the brush I use on my dog. She’s a short haired dog so I use a brush that’s kind of like a soft horse grooming brush, I feel it leaves my babies’ fur soft and gets rid of the extra hair from shedding very well and gently. I just make sure to use it lightly as brushing too hard could irritate their skin due to the fact it doesn’t have smooth beads at the ends like a regular brush has.
Think of it like gelling down your edges with a toothbrush; it’s good for the small amount of hair, but could hurt your skin if you press too hard :p
My short hair boy is exactly like this. He starts purring and rubbing on everything 😂 I think it’s like a massage for him. My long hair girl, however, gives me a side eye and tries to wiggle away 😂
As long as you just brush your cat instead of deshedding daily (which should be done only one or two times a week) then deal with it and brush your owner 🐱😂.
Brushing is definitely a bonding activity for my cat and me. We do it daily.
Some of my dogs actually line up when they see me holding a brush. It is DEFINETLY a bonding experience!
I'm not allowed to go to bed until it's done.
It was so nice to see Wessy all purry and sweet!
Agreed! Thanks for stopping by.
Wessey is a Beautiful Fluffy Cat, God bless him. You are lucky to have such a beauty. Have a nice day 😸.
I would love a review of tools to defurr things like clothes and couches etc
Thank you for the request, Tahni!
I use a hat bursh and it works very well. If you google it, you can find it easily.
the chom chom is amazing for couches its like $20 on amazon :)
Tahini I agree with the other lady on the Chom Chom. It's this felt like roller that u go back & forth with in small strokes & it picks everything up!! It even stores the hair u collect in a lil trap door that u just empty out. It's the best thing ever & seriously life changing! It will pick up lint & even small pieces of dirt & debris. I keep one on my coffee table & use it daily on my couch if not several times a day. U can also use it on ur clothes for lint & pet hair & u don't have to keep buying lint rollers. I even do my sheets with it bc my cat sleeps in my bed. I use it on things with cat hair on them before I put them in the washing machine so all that hair doesn't get in my machine. Here's a link if u need it. It's $25 & the best spent $25!! I sound like I work for them but I don't...it just changed the game for me. amzn.to/3wXmvJI
I bought that purple cat-shaped silicon brush, ALL my animals (cats and dogs) hated it, and so i used it solely to brush hair off sofas and bed-linen and carpets. Works fine at that!
It’s years later but thanks for being a real video!! I was looking for modern reviews and kept finding reviews that were clearly fake robot voices and mixed footage from different sources and I just couldn’t trust them. Thank you!!
You're very articulate and you don't waffle, which is why your informative videos are a pleasure to watch. Thanks v much xox
Flea combs are great to have around the house- one of my cats struggles with grooming due to a disability and can get dried food caked in her fur, and a flea comb makes clean up SO much easier.
And cleans off eye-goo from their face as well.
@@neliaferreira9983 Hmm! I’ll have to give this a try. I’ve been gently using dampened Kleenex for eye goobers.
@@neliaferreira9983 A flea comb also works better than anything for removing dingleberries from their backside! LOL
By brushing your cat you're supposed to only brush out the hair that isn't attachated to skin anymore or that is barely hanging. Brushes like furminator don't do that, they cut the healthy fur and destroy cats' coats. You can see plenty of pictures online from people who used it - before their cats had beautiful, shiny, thick fur and after using furminator for some time it became matte and thin, some even had bald spots. People but it because they think they must be amazing if so much fur comes out, but it's actually healthy fur that shouldn't come out. I mean, why would it have a blade if it wasn't the case? Try brushing your human hair with it, I tried it on a strand of my hair and it was cut right off
The safest brushes that don't damage cat's hair are actually rubber gloves
Came here looking for a comment like this. I almost destroyed my cat's beautiful coat with the furminator, it was already getting dull. My vet recommended not to use it at all, but if I insisted on using it to only do so sparingly and going over each section of fur only once. Definitely not as rigorously as they did in the video!
I was under the impression that the Furminator was a medical tool, for special cases related to fur. It does seem aggressive, and that is why it looked to me it would be helpful when there are so many fleas or for some reason the skin needs be rid of fur for faster renewal or something.
Furminators are perfectly fine as long as you are mindful about how you use them. It is a metal comb that is blunt on the outside but sharp like a razor on the inside between the prongs, which is why the Furminator thins out undercoat but generally leaves the top layer intact. However, it can absolutely cut away underhair and even cause bald spots but only when used often as a regular brush or on the same spots over and over. Rather it is intended to be used as a occasional brush during shedding season in spring.
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Reason #4 - To prevent hairballs
Surprised this wasn’t mentioned
Would love to see a vid on cat claw clippers and clipping techniques.
Absolutely! We plan to do a video on that in the near future.
Sweet!
I find using a regular nail clippers, my own, works better than the ones sold for cats. Just be sure to clean the clippers between with your cat.
I tried a lot of brushes and overall they feel somewhat lacking in good bristles which comb decently. I end up soft boar bristle brush for my cat and he loves it the most and works perfectly for his short hair. He looks so slick and shiny.
My cat was loving brushing so much i was thinking like man...you want the undercoat brush again? No way man inma get you a broar bristles brush for on the side hahaha
I love hearing Wessie's purrs when you brush him!
Wessie was really into it. You can tell from his attitude that he gets regular brushings. Two of my cats are also really into it. Nipper lines up for brushings multiple times a day, his silver fur is very fine and like velvet. He has a very thick coat. Bunny is a long furred cat, pretty much a Norwegian Forest variety. He trades me a professional grade thoracic and abdominal massage for a brushing. I really make out on that one. The brush I use for him is a boar bristle one of a certain stiffness.
The best brushes for my cats are the people brushes for detangling. Also the little round brush (also for people) at the dollar tree. They both have very flexible soft plastic bristles. The soft bristles feel great to cats and you can brush them hard without hurting the kitties. while they might not get all the shedding fur, almost all cats love them. I also buy them and use them at the shelter where I volunteer.
Thanks for commenting!
How do you clean them? My cat loves those but I find them hard to clean and end up having to buy another one
@@crystalgarcia8536 I use ANOTHER fur brush with tighter bristles to bush off the larger bristles brush...
Buy boar/plastic brushes from Sally’s. Boar bristles move oils around and are better for a health coat. Use a small comb to remove the fur, or another brush. They are less than $8.
The Safari self-cleaning slicker brush is sometimes used in taxidermy, brushing things like moose, bear, coyote, and goat fur. If it can stand uo to that sort of abuse, it's a sturdy one for your cat, assuming they aren't sttacking it.
I have the safari brush for years now and my cats LOVES it.
Everytime I pick it up the brush my cat runs to me to get brushed. Its the only brush I use on him and it does the perfect job to collect hair and shine his coat. I assume it prevent hair balls. I brush at least 2-3 times a week. I have a busy schedule but I guess it is enough.
I am glad to see that this brush is on your top brush for cats !
i love brushing my cat. It's so therapeutic for me when i do it. Our litlle Leela loves it. It relaxes her and she purrrrrrrs, but she will quicky turn around and give me a dirty look if i go a little bit hard. I love this channel! Chewy is already out of stock of the KONG Cat ZoomGroom Multi-Use Brush.. Amazon sells it for a lot more $.
Hi there! I'm so glad that Leela loves being brushed. A lot of brushes seem to be out of stock for the holidays, unfortunately-and the Zoom Groom is about three times the Chewy price on Amazon. www.amazon.com/KONG-ZoomGroom-Cat-Grooming-Brush/dp/B0002AR18M
12:52 Go away, human. That’s enough LOL
Wessy is having the time of his life and feeling so much he has to NOM
I've been using that safari brush for years, absolutely the best. It's also great at combing hairs off furniture, easier than vacuuming 👍
Thanks for sharing your experience, Kosm!
Go look at the Chom Chom on Amazon! It's $25 & life changing!! It gets hair off of everything & stores it in a trap door that u empty. Works on any furniture, sheets, pillows, curtains, & even ur clothes. U won't have to keep purchasing lint rollers. I bought 1 & then bought everyone in my family who had pets 1. Works on dog hair too. amzn.to/3wXmvJI
My kitty was abused and has taken a long time to enjoy or I should say allow me to even brush her. Brushing gloves she won’t even let me get near her because they’re blue. Wes, he is very patient with you doing all that you were doing you seem to be moving your hands very fast and kind of rough and he just puts up with it like a good ginger kitty does. My kitty wouldn’t tolerate that.
If you turn the Kong brush over to the smoother side it works well at cleaning up loose fur from the cat and furniture
I just love your cats’ personality! So adorable 💕
You’re making me a better cat mamma, thanks!
I've had the safari slicker brush for about a year and it's still in great shape. I use it on my double coated cat and she loves the way it feels. I always let her sniff it first, after that she'll touch her cheek to it which is my go ahead to proceed on. It's a great brush! Thanks for the tip 👍
My cats are scared of the grooming gloves 😂😂 they hiss and run.
I use the Go Pets rake/comb. I have a senior kitty that cannot groom completely. so this gets the matting where her capability stops. She has medium average fur, that gets oily (black tortoise shell). My middle kitty tolerates this much better than any other grooming tool and the way the tines curl do not scratch, plus the blades seem to cut through the matting rather than pulling through. She has medium length, super plush fur with a heavy undercoat (she is a solid black ragdoll/Persian mix). My youngest kitty (calico) has smooth short fur, so I just bought a Kent men's beard comb (which has very smooth, sturdy and short teeth) and she loves her combing sessions. I love your reviews of fur babe products!
Thankyou so helpful ❤️
Having a scottish fold and a british shorthair, not having a Furminator would make my life a NIGHTMARE!
I brush them every 15 days with the Furminator and use a grooming glove in between. The amount of fur that comes out each time is ABSURD, but their coat is still beautiful and fluffy.
I am so glad that you are doing this video! I just adopted a Siberian kitten, but that means long hair and the boy I have is short hair. I have a brush for her but I’m not thrilled with it. So it’s time for me to stop typing and watch the video! ♥️
Wessie's living the high life
Finally, testing on animals I can get along with! Great video and helped me out with my decision for the right grooming tool for my cats.
Great to hear!
I have a long hair cat and he acts like yours does during brushes! He loves it! Are use the FURminator at the end of spring or beginning of summer when he is shedding really bad it helps my allergies a lot
I have a brush like that first one for my shorthair boy cat, but I got it at Walmart a few years ago for $8. I love how it collects the fur!
So you'd greatly recommend it for shedding cats?
if you could do some videos on best dental toothpaste and products for cats id really appreciate it! i adopted a new cat this month and want to protect her teeth and am overwhelmed with were to start. i love your videos! they've been so helpful for my first-time cat mom journey :)
Hi Allison, thank you for the request. We'll keep it in mind!
My cat loves that safari brush. It's so easy to clean too. Brilliant design.
I have a Siberian cat and brush her all the time and she loves it. I just have to show her her brush and she starts purring. Then sometimes I break out the deshedding comb and she doesn’t like that for long ha. I also take her to a professional groomer a few times a year just to get a bath and get her bum trimmed and any mats removed (which tends to happen on her back legs if it does).
Been waiting for this one 😃
Glad to hear it! What would you like to see us cover next?
I find just using a double sided flea comb with a fine tooth side and a side that's a little wider does a great job at removing shedding undercoat, as well as fleas and flea dirt. It doesn't cut the fur, just removes the loose hair.
I was wondering about that myself. Why a Furminator if you can simply use a tight-tooth lice/flea comb.
Great video, thank you. I love your cat's energy. The last comb in particular, he was so funny and zany!
Yes, he's wonderful!
How did I get here and why am I now binging cat content when I'm scared of cats.
Maybe the next step is getting over your fear of cats!
Just got a Furminator yesterday. Total game changer.
I have to comb and then brush my fluffy boy. He gets tangles under his armpits and sheds like a beast!
the first brush is the best, no discuss !!!!!!! my cat ask for it and the session could be long as he really take big pleasure !!!!
Your fur baby is so cute & silly! Just squirming around and having a good time!! haha
I bought the Safari self-cleaning brush after watching your video. It does an excellent job and is easy to clean love it. Got my daughter one for her two cats, too. Merry Christmas,
That's wonderful to hear! I'm delighted to hear that it works well for you and I hope your daughter and her cats like it as well. Merry Christmas!
I need a slicker brush similar to the Safari one. The ones available here are to sparse 😩
Mallory thank you so much for this video! My grumpy cat HATES being brushed and will bite to escape. I decided after watching this to try the Safari brush and he actually likes it! You're doing cat parents a great service and I love your videos!
The furminater great but it is a pretty sharp tool so short haired cats with thin coats will probably find it uncomfortable. GREAT at preventing matting y
My cat is shorthaired and he always purrs when i brush him with furminator! However i never press brush hard or close to skin, i'm very gentle and he really loves it 🥰
This is so helpful. My Siamese girl likes brushing, but the only way I've been able to get her shedding off is going against the grain. She hates that. I wanted to get something for her that would help pull the loose fur off and help her enjoy it. I'll be buying the safari slicker brush asap.
Wessie is such a good cat.
my cats never had fleas but love the flea comb.only one I can use on them and I noticed her cat went crazy when she was using it.they love it under the chin and on there head.
Our cat loves brush time. She will go to the brush and rub her head on it and chirp at me when she wants brushed. I watch her body language sometimes she only wants a few minutes other times we could go on a long time. She may move away for a moment then return for more so its important to read your cat while brushing.
She is a medium-short hair. I use a small or medium slicker with retractable pins for easy cleaning. The retractable pins are a big help cleaning the brush after use.
Love the cat's reactions
You provide such a valuable service, thank you! Saves me a lot of money and time and frustration. I appreciate it.
Great reviews!!👍👍. My beloved fur baby only likes to be brushed with one kind of brush and it’s a Dollar Tree human hair brush😭😭😭😭💕🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️. I’ve purchased a variety of other brushes that I think she would like (as a short hair) but nope!! She Looooooves her Dollar Tree brush and would just lie around and be brushed w/ it 24/7 if I had the time😭😭💕💕💕💕💕💕
That is so cute ☺️
Thank you! Best reviews I found.
7:39 the aggressive brushing got Wessy all mad 😂
One reason for brushing your cat that you didn’t mention, is that regular brushing can help reduce the problem of hair balls, particularly with long hair cats. Cats swallow a lot of hair in their self grooming and that hair can come back as hair balls that they throw up. Hair in the digestive system can also become a problem of compaction in the bowels, something that happened with my long hair cat. The vet gave him an enema and prescribed Cat Lax, or similar product, to keep him moving his bowels. This has been very beneficial, but I think reducing the amount of hair he ingests will be also help. The first brush you demo looks like it may be just what I need for this issue. Thanks.
I have the Safari brush and my cat hates it, but I also have the SleekEz brush that she seems to like. It also takes out the undercoat but it's proven to be the best way to not have so much cat hair flying around.
I have a slicker brush exactly like the first except it has fine plastic dipped tips that make it much softer against the skin and so far this is the only brush that she tolerates but also gets the job done.
may you give me the name of it please? i’ve seen similar ones on amazon but they have mixed reviews so i’m skeptical :(
The furnminator is seriously the best for my longer hair cats and my feral loves it which is kind of amazing! (It’s taken 4 years to get to this point I might add!)
Hi, I'm curious to know if you work in animal rescue or did you just find and take in the feral cat? I only ask because I've spent the last 25 years working with various animal rescue organizations in my area and have quite alot of experience dealing with ferals. The volunteers actually gave me a knickname "The Tiny Tiger Tamer" because I seem to have a natural ability to tame all types of feral cats. I think I've socialized about 20 to 30 ferals over the years. You wrote that it has taken you 4 years to get to the point where you are able to brush him/her, which is pretty standard. It's a long process but once you work that hard and the feral cat finally surrenders to you with full trust, there's no other feeling like it! They want so badly to be loved but have that life saving instinct which keeps them from being able to give in to that trust. I love hearing that other people care enough about these special little creatures to spend so much time and put in so much effort in order to give them a chance at a normal life. I thank you for the hard work you've done and for being such an empathetic person. If you need any advice or just want to tell me about your journey, I'd be happy to help. Just reply to my message and I'll figure out a way that we can connect. Take Care, Cathy (from Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
Out of all the cat videos I've watched you seem to be the most professional and are very good at giving me the thorough review of different products that I'm going to need in starting
a on call cat care business. Do you have any videos to where you talk about nail trimmers? Thanks again, from beautiful Tulsa OK.
Hi there! Thank you for the kind words. Here's my review of the best nail clippers: th-cam.com/video/OyrUa7smwpI/w-d-xo.html
thank you.
I loved your cat, 12:51 super cute :)
I don't own a cat but my neighbor's cat spends most of his outdoor time on my front porch. I bought a brush similar to the first one she used but the tips are coated with a soft rubber coating.
When I first brought out the comb he wasn't too sure about me using it on him. After two strokes, he stretched out as much as he could. Now he looks for the comb when I come out.
Awsome video thanks for sharing I've tried all types of brushes on my boy he likes to be combed he's a tabby with medium hair he gets combed every day and loves it
I brush my cat every other day and he loves it he doesn't even want me to stop!
My cat's hair is not too short but not too long either she's probably like 12 weeks and since she was born I've only brushed her several times since I didn't had a brush, now that I do she doesn't like it and she bites and scratches. I don't mind the bites and scratches all I want is for her to get used to it so like that she don't shed down the road. I have the Furminator brush I got it at Big lots for like $12 instead of $30 at Walmart
The Furminator can be kind of harsh. It desheds super well! But I haven't found many cats that find it comfortable. Maybe the kong brush would be better 🤔
I need to brush mine more often - with eight of them, the tumbleweeds get thick fast. Gilmore the Orange Menace loooooves to be brushed, and somehow senses any time one of the others is getting some attention and quickly appears for his share. I too find the silicone brushes are great for extracting loose fur, but definitely don't hold it at all - wind up trying to collect it in my free hand and get more on me than what stays in my hand. Recently got a long haired Persian, and that GoPets deshedding tool is a must. I'm lucky, mine arrived unscathed handle-wise. I find the gel makes it very comfortable to hold; sorry to hear yours has a leak. Yuk!
Thanks for this video. Really appreciate the testing. Our kitten Dayo will be so happy.
My Peanut Loves being Brushed ❤️ He rolls around he just loves it 😺
I have a mat rake without the gel handle. It works great on my Maine Coon mix. Her fur gets matted easily and I brush her daily.
The go-pets 2 sided brush handle can be used to collect cat hair from fabric or anything else really. Its really easy to clean just rinse with cold water. Its an awsome brush
I bought a dematting comb/rake very much like the one in this video, and it was much less expensive and didn't have that weird handle, which seems like a problem waiting to happen. Mine is Pet Republique. There are several similar ones on Chewy of different brands.
My cat has long hair which is very subject to matting, so I need something, and this works fairly well. She tolerates it to a point, and it helps, but pulls the matted fur more than is comfortable, which is hard to avoid without cutting mats out.
Also cat will ingest less hair when licking itself.
I was surprised she didn't mention that pro, actually.
my cat absolutely hated the furminator, which sucked cause he's got long hair and if we dont brush him every day he gets matted. then i tried out a brush glove from the dollar store...he literally starts purring when i bring it out he loves brushing time now thankfully. which is hilarious cause the furminator was pricey and the glove was a dollar 😭
My cat gets annoyed with the furminator after a minute but since it's a weekly thing and she's not TOO annoyed I kept using it
Really great because she sheds soo much
I’m glad picking hair up at the base of the tail is universal 😂 we all use the top of the base of the tail as a hair stop 😌
Wessie is adorable!
And what a motor! You can really tell when he's happy!
My cats hate being brushed! I have tried multiple types, I even have the furminator. I also have a huge cheap glove but I'll give the one you mention a try! Thanks!
That cat loves his brushing sessions! 😁
Yes!
My new boy looks like Wessie (sp?) and we grabbed a brush when we picked him up. Happy to check out some other options. :)
He must be adorable! And yes, that's how it's spelled. Congratulations and good luck!
My zoom groom collects my cats hair extremely well 😉
Thanks for sharing!
The two sided de-matting comb is awesome for long-hair cats. I use one on my MC mix. There are other brands available that have a firmer handle. I also use it on my horse to thin his mane so I don't have to pull it. Much easier and quicker.
I use Pawradise deshedding comb for our long haired cat. It doesn't have gel in the handle, is comfortable to hold, and our cat likes when I use it on her.
I have 2 brushes 1 comb. One of those brushes is the Zoom Groom.which he likes. Peanut loves being Brushed.
I use my ex Wife`s Mason Pearson brush and i`m sure she is still looking for it.
so nice of you to give all these details
One of my cats is a long hair with a very thick undercoat, and he really doesn’t like to be brushed. And neither does my other cat with medium hair and medium undercoat. They shed like crazy!
Increase their water intake and you’ll see a big difference. Switch to a quality wet food.
This was really helpful thank you!!
I have 5 short hair cats for the most part. I was considering the pet slicker brush and you've pretty much convinced me on it. Thanks!
To all cat parents, before you use the brush on your cats, please use the brush on your skin and your hair first. Because I had been using KONG Zoom Groom on my two cats and at first I thought they work pretty good, until one day I tried to brush my hair with it just to test it and it pulled my hair so badly and my head was in so much pain. I have medium hair length. This KONG Zoom Groom is definitely NOT good for long hair cats and medium hair cats. It will pull their long hair or medium hair and they would feel the pain. Again, please test the brush or comb on your hair and skin first. Also I bought the Furminator and I tested it on my skin and it's very sharp that it kinda of scratch my skin and leave some thin lines on my skin. I decided not to use this on my cats because if it's too rough for me, it is too rough on my cats.
@Love Kittens What brushing tool do you recommend? I have a long haired cat (Persian) that hates being brushed if it goes on for more than 2 minutes. Little knots can appear overnight but would love to find a brush that works but is comfortable for my cat! Thank you 😊
@@XXANGELRXX Thanks for your reply, mine re short hair cats but even they are short hair cats, they dislike Kong Zoom Groom and they act like they are in pain when I use it, I think the Zoom Groom pull their hairs hard even they have short hair. They would not let me use Zoom Groom on them for more than 20 seconds or so. So I think as long as it’s not Zoom Groom it would be fine. To be honest I have bought many brushes for them and I still have not found the perfect one. But they seem to love the cat shell comb, they love me to brush their hair with cat shell comb and I can comb their hair with that for a long time, they act like they are enjoying a cat spa. U can find a lot of them on sale on amazon, they are very inexpensive compare to other cat brushes. I also got the genuine boar bristle (which is made in Germany) on amazon. There are many genuine boar bristle that are made in Germany on Amazon! The genuine boar bristle is also one of their favourites, it costs more but it’s totally worth it! I also recommend the webpage at www.reddit.com/r/brushybrushy where u can find videos of cats enjoying being brushed! I check that webpage occasionally to find the perfect cat brush! Cats’ reactions don’t lie, their reactions tell u which brush they like! I hope this helps! 😸😸
@@LoveKittiesLoveDoggos Thank you so much for replying, that does help and I’ll definitely check out your recommendations. I also have many different brushes/combs/grooming tools for my cat and still haven’t found the perfect one for her! The search continues.......! ☺️ Thank you.
@@XXANGELRXX It’s my pleasure! I hope it helps! Sometimes I use soft toothbrush to brush, I bought just to brush their hair, I also use a flea comb even they have no flea because flea comb can comb their their undercoat hair and they like it too, same as the toothbrush. So sometimes I use all 4 different brush/comb on them everyday! I hope u will find the best brush for your kitty! Take care! 😸
@@LoveKittiesLoveDoggos Yes thank you, it does help!Take care too! 😺
For your next video can you review cat hair repellents for clothes and such?
We'll consider it, Brenda!
Go look at the Chom Chom on Amazon! It's $25 & life changing!! It gets hair off of everything & stores it in a trap door that u empty. Works on any furniture, sheets, pillows, curtains, & even ur clothes. U won't have to keep purchasing lint rollers. I bought 1 & then bought everyone in my family who had pets 1. Works on dog hair too. amzn.to/3wXmvJI
I have the Kong. It works pretty well, but I agree with the inability to hold the hair. It is pretty good at picking up hair off the ottoman my cat Schrodie sleeps on!
The furrminator works the best for my cats. Another great video! 10:46 - 11:04 ASMR alert, lol.
My cat likes to be brushed and will purr while getting brushed but I need do it at the right time. If he's active and out and about then that won't be a good time but when he's just lounging that's the perfect time.
All my cats have always loved the metal slicker brush. My cats tooth chew and nuzzle the bristles. Lol but they aways enjoy the brushing with that one.
I have the 3rd one (an off brand) for matting for my long haired cat. I had the same issue with the handle gel and ended up removing all the gel from the handle. Nice as it felt it didn't last long and became an issue. I still use the brush tho
Brushing may also help to reduce hairballs. I’ve noticed since I’ve been brushing my cat regularly, he’s not throwing up hairballs.
The slicker brush is our cat's favorite brush, great video!
🐬 Brush #3 in this review looks like a very useful tool, I might get that one, a brush that can potentially PREVENT matts from forming, I like that! Furminator is a damn rip off! I don't see what on EARTH justifies the price of that brush!