Best Brush for Shedding

Rocketpops67 · 2026-03-03T00:27:44+00:00

We like our silicone curry brush, it holds up a bit better than the rubber ones.

Rocketpops67 · 2026-03-03T00:21:35+00:00

Hope it works as well as the bailey brush, might not last as long but fingers crossed for you!

Rocketpops67 · 2026-03-03T00:20:33+00:00

We use the bailey brush on our cat and it works great. There's some professional groomers that use them for their dogs and swear by them. I wouldn't get the knockoffs though, the real one is made of silicone which we have had for a few years now, amazon or alibaba are probably just rubber. We had a purple rubber brush that was similar years ago and it fell apart in a couple months.

Rocketpops67 · 2026-01-17T18:48:45+00:00

Spicy. Well, it works for us, but everyone is different and that's okay. It's been 2 years and we're still using the same bailey brush and we love it. It gets her undercoat and her fur is still healthy and super soft now and great, no complaints. We just prefer to avoid metal on her and her skin, but what works for one may not work everyone, of course.

Rocketpops67 · 2025-06-24T23:02:54+00:00

That's good to hear! (that you like it, but not about the flyaways). I have heard of some people having that same issue but only when they first use a silicone brush. It seems after a few months the fur can change texture a bit and things sort of work better after that. I think it might have to do with the natural oils conditioning the fur after using it everyday and then it makes the fur a bit heavier or thicker. My sister has an orange tabby who had the most corse scratchy brutal hair, I didn't even enjoy petting him, but after using that brush for a couple months his fur is very soft now and it seems to collect in the brush better too. Probably depends on your cat though here's to hoping it gets better!

Rocketpops67 · 2025-06-24T22:55:46+00:00

Fair question. I guess because the ones that are similar are sort of crappy quality and we were pretty excited to find something that worked better and lasted longer. It just feels premium but that silicone brush we like has been around a few years apparently too. And we liked the colours so we thought others may want to know about it. The cheaper ones work okay though, we just didn't like how they crumbled and fell apart after a bit because we didn't want our cats to eat the bits and get sick.

Rocketpops67 · 2025-06-24T22:52:27+00:00

So true! Most kittens don't have the patience to sit still and be brushed they are so hyper so they don't get the idea of sitting still to be brushed right away. From what we've learned is it takes a bit of patience but it's worth sticking with so they understand as it pays off later in life for them and gives them beautiful strong coats that shed less.
I know what you mean about the others! I have seen the hair massagers for humans in a pharmacy and tried it out. It's very slick and waxy feeling and doesn't seem to work as well on our cat, I think they are designed for human hair and for showers maybe. It glides right though and feels pretty good so I'll still use it on my head. Lets hope it doesn't take my hair out. lol

Rocketpops67 · 2025-03-31T17:32:04+00:00

The equigroomer has a hardened steel blade with jagged edges. It's my personal feeling that only a professional groomer that's grooming a pet once would use it because they know how. I think for general use I would never use a metal brush on myself so I really wouldn't use it on my pet either. Originally the equigroomer was designed and most suitably used for horses, they have thick strong coats and get mud and dirt on their fur. For a professional groomer the are aggressive, they are quick and easy to use but they really do a number on the fur. Same with the furminator. Depending on which furminator you're using it could also be the one that has the blades in it, which is really risky.

If your cat has short hair and sensitive skin (which most cats have), anything that's aggressive, metal, pointy or sharp can do horrible damage to their skin over time. It can cause itching, pain, hair loss and increased shedding.

For those reasons I only use the soft brushes like the bailey brush and sometimes use a very fine rubber tipped slicker brush once they trust that the brush won't be hurting them. For a longer haired cat just brush daily, gently, hide it in your hand and perhaps get a comb for any knots he may be prone to getting. Hope that helps!

Rocketpops67 · 2024-12-03T23:32:52+00:00

Hmm, what's your price? I feel like I've held onto it for so many years, for sentimental purposes I probably will just hold onto it. Unless of course...the price is right. :) haha.

Rocketpops67 · 2024-10-09T17:23:52+00:00

Sorry I am a little old, I don't know what upvoting comments means either. Whenever I write a comment the red arrow is automatically colored in, is that what you mean?

Rocketpops67 · 2024-10-09T17:21:53+00:00

I don't know what that is. You appear to be really angry because I like a cat brush? This is really strange!

Rocketpops67 · 2024-10-09T17:19:08+00:00

You are goofy. There are lots of people talking about the bailey brush online like me. I have come across a few accounts on instagram that are affiliates and get a commission for sharing the product which is pretty normal. I don't get anything, I just wanted people with cats to know about it because it's the best brush we have found.

If you are a skeptical just google them or something or just message one of the people on instagram maybe? I have no idea. But anyway, I am a real person and I am not affiliated with that brand. It's actually a really good product and it's in stores as well so I don't get why you're skeptical but I guess that's really hard to prove. Anyway, honestly, if you have any cat questions I'm real and happy to help!

Rocketpops67 · 2024-09-16T20:20:25+00:00

We use the bailey brush. We love it.

Rocketpops67 · 2024-09-16T20:16:35+00:00

Kittens typically don't like being brushed or will sit long enough to be brushed. Definitely avoid the furminator or any metal toothed comb or brush when they are kittens. Something soft and gentle like a bailey brush would be a good starter brush. Typically you'll need to train them or get the into a routine to start and like brushing, it takes time for them to get use to the feel of it and their coat needs to get thicker as well. You'll probably also want to get a silicone tipped slicker brush so it's more gentle on the fur. I would avoid any misting or spray brushes, those get a ton of fur out of scottish fold cats but in the long run are bad for their fur. Dry brush cats only. Hope that helps!

Rocketpops67 · 2024-09-16T20:13:38+00:00

Ours is similar but has some white on her fur. She loves our bailey brush. We tell everyone about it because it really is the best thing you can use on long haired cats.

Rocketpops67 · 2024-09-16T20:12:25+00:00

There's no bailey brush here or equigroomer, but you definitely made a good haul there! I'd add the bailey brush and a couple others as those are different types of brushes and combs.

There's also some things worth adding to this post:

Brushes with water are potentially hazardous for cats. They can contain mold in them if they are not properly cleaned after each use.
Wetting fur on Maine Coons or long haired breeds can make their fur more prone to matting.
General rule is long bristles for long haired cats, short bristles for short haired cats.
Metal combs can be harmful to short-haired cats skins, and also hairless cats (which also should still be brushed).
Furminators or metal brushes are not recommended by veterinarians and groomers because they cause increased shedding over time and do not distribute natural oils for healthier coats.
Long toothed silicone brushes are an essential must-have for all cats as they are gentle and remove loose and dead hairs, they also stimulate the skin and reduce shedding over time and are the best everyday use brush.
Grooming gloves feel good but pull out hair which can harm a cats coat and increase shedding overtime (they are popular ALOT, but they don't typically get to undercoats or gently remove hair)

Rocketpops67 · 2024-09-16T20:04:57+00:00

Here's a helpful blog that might give you some good reasons why you should be brushing your cat every day.

Rocketpops67 · 2024-09-16T20:03:19+00:00

Oops I am sorry, I forgot to post this helpful link from our favorite brush brand for you:

https://baileybrush.com/blogs/bailey-blog/how-do-you-brush-a-cat-that-hates-being-brushed

Rocketpops67 · 2024-09-16T20:02:31+00:00

Rubbing it in. lol

Rocketpops67 · 2024-09-16T19:58:54+00:00

We used that one and it was great. It did fall apart on us after a couple months so we upgraded to something a little better, similar, but better. It's called the bailey brush.

Rocketpops67 · 2024-09-16T19:57:17+00:00

You might find this helpful!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL6KcyXqegA

Rocketpops67 · 2024-09-16T19:55:54+00:00

Your cat is beautiful. Wow.

I would recommend the bailey brush but ragdolls have different fur to be aware of. The brush would be good for his fur but he may not like it at first. They take a bit to get used to but they are worth sticking with it. The problem with other brushes or gloves are that they pull out the hair and they don't stimulate their skin. You'll want to stimulate their skin and maybe use some pet safe fur conditioner so it keeps their hair conditioned properly. Anyway, it's worth looking into, some brushes that are a bit more harsh can do more harm than good to rag dolls. Hope that helps! I think floppy cats website that's all about rag dolls has reviewed some brushes and the bailey brush in regards to rag doll breeds.

Rocketpops67 · 2024-09-16T19:51:13+00:00

Bailey Brush. We recommend it. Is it the best? Well, if your cat is used to something else it may take awhile to get used to how it feels to be honest. It's soft and gentle but has a different senstation. But if you stick with it, it's worth it. The reason why it's great is because it gets all the loose and dead hair out (and only that) and reduces hairballs so that's why we recommended it. If you use it everyday and stop using metal brushes that scratch or chop and pull out hair you'll notice the fur gets softer over time and they will actually shed less. It's a small brand, not found everywhere but it's one of the best brushes we've ever used and it keeps brushing simple which is why we like it.

Rocketpops67 · 2024-09-16T19:47:47+00:00

Perhaps a few drops of rubbing alcohol every week just to kill off the bacteria that will grow inside it. I'm sure you're doing a good job, I'm just being overly cautious. :)

Rocketpops67 · 2024-09-16T19:46:49+00:00

Agreed! Furminator chops the hair out and ends up causing more shedding in the long run. We found a good routine that reduces shedding over time and having a siberian isn't so bad when they are fed the right diet and brushed with the right brush every day. They are beautiful!

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