Some cats shed enough fur each spring to build a second cat. Others get mats in their armpits no matter how often you brush them. And some just hate being brushed full stop. Over the years I’ve gone through a lot of cat brushes — the cheap ones that barely catch loose hair, the aggressive ones that make your cat flinch, and a few that actually do what they’re supposed to. ...
You brush your dog and a second dog made of fur appears on the floor. The couch, the carpet, your black jeans — everything is a fur magnet. It doesn’t matter how much you love your lab or husky; the shedding is a constant negotiation. A decent grooming brush won’t stop your dog from shedding (nor should it — dead hair has to go somewhere), but it will catch most of that loose hair before it lands on your furniture. The right brush for your dog’s coat type makes the job faster, less messy, and more comfortable for your dog. We tested six of the best grooming brushes and deshedding tools across different coat types and price points. ...