Mars Coat King Bristle Cat Hair Brush Deshedding Tool - Pet Grooming Supplies for Furry, Shaggy, Loose Hair in all Breeds, Wooden Handle for Thick Coats - ¾" Bristles, 2" Wide Head

I share an apartment with an elderly female Ragdoll mix that is really a dragon. She's sweet and terrifying, and with age she's lost some of her padding, and her bones are closer to the surface. Stiff bristles can hurt her, and more care needs to be taken during grooming not to tug on her coat and looser skin.As she's gotten older, she doesn't groom herself as thoroughly. It's become even more important that we stay on top of it, because when we don't, she'll get small mats in places. I'm so glad I decided to buy this brush. She will run over when she see's me holding it, and sit down, her back to me, and wait patiently.Reasons we love it:1. Soft boar bristle brushes are great for distributing the natural oils produced by the skin throughout the coat. My cat's coat is shinier, and appears more full. She also gets a little dander at the base of her tail because, as she's gotten older, spots like this have become harder to reach. Since using this brush, this condition has improved a good deal. I'm guessing it in part has to do with the redistributed natural oils moisturizing the skin.2. She likes it so much, it's not just maintenance she'll put up with awhile, and then escape from. I feel like we're not just grooming now, we're bonding. Someone else described it as a massage for cats, but my old dragon regresses and acts kittenish.3. The soft bristles don't seem to hurt her when used around her bony or tender spots. I have a steel comb we've used for years. I find that when I alternate this brush with the comb, she's more amenable to being fussed over, and our grooming sessions are longer and more productive.4. Soft boar bristle brushes aren't really supposed to strip dead hair from the undercoat, so don't expect that when you see "Deshedding Tool." We still get results though. In addition to the gains and improvements mentioned above, we do get respectable clumps of hair for the bin during a session. Cleaning is pretty easy. I use the wide bristles of my steel comb to lift hair up and out of the brush bristles.5. This seems to be well made. The wood handle is nicer in my opinion than plastic alternatives. I also feel like the boar bristles reduce the static that nylon bristles would cause. Fair price for the quality I received.Verdict: It's been tested on two different cats, one adult with short hair, and one senior with long, and they both LOVE it. Can't recommend it enough for anyone. Use it with kittens or adoptees that need to get used to being groomed. Use it with seniors or convalescing cats that need the softness. You really can't go wrong.

The Boar’s Hair gives a nice, relaxing brush for my cat. It does a great job in removing the loose and fuzzy under coat she has. I use this brush after I clean her with a different brush that removes most of the hair and any knots she may get in her fur. She feels good when I use this brush on her and really enjoys our brushing sessions.

My cats enjoy being brushed with this brush. The brush made their look shiny.On my long haired cat, it removes small tangles and the cats loves being brushed.

Nice small brush, purrfect for my cat top coat and just to feel good. Bristles work well without shedding. Not for hair removal.Disappointed it arrived in no box, poor presentation and protection.

Soft bristles to the touch that are firm and effective. Nice quality wood feel. Slightly smaller than most human hairbrushes, which is good for me since I’m starting with a kitten, but it’s still large enough for adult cats.Only thing to note based on other reviews: as a bristle brush, this does not replace specific combs for dematting or deshedding the undercoat. Good for daily brushing, hygiene + preventative care.

Our cat will not stand for wire brushes. She loves this one. I was concerned the brush was too small, but it is better than the larger brush it is replacing. The handle is shaped and comfortable in the hand. This brush is not removing much hair, but subsequent passes with the wire brush is not removing much either. It has been a mild winter thus far and neither cat is shedding much compared to previous years. If your cat does not like wire brushes this is a great alternative.

My 1.5 year-old cat loves this brush. I had never brushed him before I purchased this brush. He kind of fell in love with it right away and falling in love more and more as time goes by. We have been using it for a while now and he literally grab it and rub himself over it. He enjoys getting brushed so much - I am glad.The little cat etching on the handle is a nice touch. Very cute!

I never liked the metal bristles. My cat and I both love this regular brush. It’s not too soft or too hard, just right. My cat even sleeps with it. ☺️