Long-haired cat brushes

We must pay special attention to our cat's hair if it is long to avoid possible tangles and hairballs. For this reason and in case you have wondered what is the best brush for long-haired cats? aearner has compiled a collection of brushes for long-haired cats, so that you can go to your usual shop with proper information.

Read on to find out why it is important to take care of his coat, what types of brushes are on the market and what is the proper way to brush his coat.


Why is it important to brush our long-haired cat?

We all know that cats with long coats should be brushed daily to maintain them properly. By brushing we remove dead hair that is difficult for our pet to remove on a regular basis and we also considerably reduce the chances of a hairball forming in his stomach.

In addition to considerably improving the quality and maintenance of the coat, brushing your cat is beneficial for him, as he is physically stimulated and for both of you, as you achieve better complicity.



Two-sided Brush

This type of brush is the one that allows us to comb our pet in a basic way. On one side we have a tool with long spikes that is perfect for it to come into contact with the skin. We recommend that this part be rigid but that it does not harm our cat.

On the other side of the brush we have a homogeneous set of bristles that allows us to fix the hair and remove dust and dirt.




Metal Brush

This metallic brush requires that we handle it with care when we apply it to the mantle of our hair and because it is more rigid it can damage it if we apply too much pressure. It is ideal for removing tangles from the hair thanks to its fixed structure.




Fine Brush

This type of fine brush is also a recommended flea brush since the proximity between its bristles eliminates all traces that may be found on the cat's coat.

It should be used after applying the normal brush (once the hair is already untangled) and it is ideal to achieve super smooth hair and at the same time prevent the appearance of fleas. They are ideal for cats with very long hair such as Angora cats.



How should I brush a long-haired cat?

To properly brush a long-haired cat, we must first use a brush with medium bristles to untangle the hair. We will use this brush for 3-5 minutes reaching all areas of the body including the jowls, belly and tail.

Once we finish untangling and removing our cat's dead hair, we will proceed to use a brush with longer bristles, such as the last example of a brush that we have shown you. In this way, we remove any trace of dirt or hair that we have not managed to remove with the first brush.