Cat Slicker Brush with Side Lever

You get about ninety seconds before the tail starts flicking. Most cats tolerate brushing and few enjoy it, so every moment you spend picking fur out of the pins is a moment she's deciding she's done.

This self cleaning cat slicker brush uses fine bent pins that lift loose fur and undercoat without pulling, and a side lever that empties the head in one press, so sessions stay short and the fur ends up off the sofa.

What the lever and bent pins do:

• Side release lever: push it and the pins retract, so the whole sheet of fur lifts off the plate without picking
• Fine bent pins: reach through the top coat to the loose undercoat, so shedding fur comes out before it lands on the furniture
• Rounded tips: the pins move through the coat without digging in, so you can brush thoroughly without discomfort
• Ribbed anti-slip handle: sits naturally in the hand, so you stay in control when your cat shifts
• Compact round head: sized for a cat, so it gets under the chin and along the flanks where a big brush is clumsy

Shedding season comes twice a year. Spring and fall bring the heaviest coat changes, and a few minutes with the brush during those weeks takes the fur off the cat instead of off the cushions.

Empty it without touching the pins. When the head is full, press the lever and the plate pushes the fur clear. Peel it off, drop it in the trash, reset and carry on.

Green, white or purple. Three pastel handles with a contrasting head. It suits kittens too, with lighter pressure and shorter sessions.

Getting the size right

One size, with a compact round head scaled to a cat rather than a dog. That's what lets it work under the chin and along the flanks, where a full-size slicker is clumsy. It also suits small dogs.

Specifications

• Brush type: Self cleaning slicker with retractable pins
• Pins: Fine bent wire, rounded tips
• Handle: Ribbed anti-slip grip
• Cleaning: Side lever retracts the pins and releases the fur
• Suitable for: Cats and small dogs, short and long coats
• Colors: Green, White, Purple

Safety note: Use light strokes and let the pins do the work. Stop if your cat pulls away, keep the pins off bare skin and away from the eyes, and check the pin tips for damage before each session.

Brush for two minutes on the windowsill where she already lounges, press the lever, and the fur leaves with you instead of staying on the cushions.