Which brush do you recommend for long hair cats?

[Elmo]

As in the title :D

I have a slicker brush, a bristle brush and a 'cat comb' for Elmo - he's like a typical teenager boy, hates being groomed or just clean in general - which is the best for brushing?

He's such a wigglebum too - trying to keep him still is 'fun'.

Smelly boys :lol:

[Mags]

Sorry, I've no experience of grooming long haired cats but here are a couple of links you may find helpful........

http://www.catsey.com/showthread.php?t=14076
http://www.catsey.com/showthread.php?t=16247

[shonedek]

When i do my Persians i always comb out first using a comb called the Untangler.It has rotating teeth so dosnt pull your cats skin/hair should you find a knot.After that i use a very soft slicker brush and i do all mine daily..Theres no right or wrong brush comb to use because all cats coats are different,ive some persians with realy soft downy hair,the sort you brush and it goes up your nose,then i have some whos hair is so thick so all have different brushes.Best way is whatever works and gives best results :)

[dandysmom]

I've no experience with longhairs, but several members here do, and am sure they'll offer some good information!

[Animagus]

To be honest I don't know... my CJ is a longhaired cat but he does his own grooming and what a job he does I don't have to do a thing ....Clever Cat.....

[Elaine]

My kities are semi long haired, Bernie hates being groomed too and is a wriggle bum. Eva likes being preened but dont go near her trouser legs:shock: :lol: .
I have a soft brush, a slicker brush and a rubber brush type thing. Eva tolerates them all. Bernie will on occasion tolerate the rubber thing. His coat isnt too bad so i just do what he will allow and then leave it tbh.

[Kay]

I comb my Persians through first with a wide tooth comb and then a narrow one all against the lie of the coat then finish with a slicker brush. The bristle brushes tend to create too much static in the coat. If he isn't keen on being brushed then I would do short brushing sessions everyday gradually increasing the time. Eventually you should be able to groom him without him struggling but don't let him dominate these sessions. If he thinks he can get away without being groomed just by doing a certain thing he will. Make sure you end the grooming on your terms and give a massive cuddle after. A semi-longhaired should only need grooming 1-2 times a week but do it daily till he is used to it.

Good luck.

[Elaine]

Thats where I'm a big wuss, I do everything on "their" terms:lol:

[smudgley]

I love my cat moulting comb, I have an Ancol one & it works a treat on Bluebell.
I do like the little slickers, but the moulting comb does the best job by far.

[PoppysMom]

I have tried to brush poppy, But she scratches and bites me, I have given up, When she is in the mood to let me stroke her tum, I can feel that it is full of mats.. I thought about groomers, But worried they might be rough with her, Or more than likely, She will attack them..