What is the best brush for a long haired cat?

Long haired cats can be a nightmare to keep mat-free, but with the proper tools and a little TLC a mat-free cat is attainable. Because their hair is longer, brushing in a more vertical fashion will yield the best results. You also want to use a stiff bristle or slicker brush instead of the rubber type you can use on shorter haired cats.

My long haired cat goes through frequent hair grooming sessions to control hair shedding. I usually go through a cat grooming routine every other weekend. I have a couple brushes I use. Grooming My Cat Chester is tough! He will try to squirm, but I found that if I'm calm, the cat will too settle down and remain still, at least as much as he can. First use a cat rake brush to take off hair from body and tail - I use SAFARI's rake brush, they're the best in my opinion. To groom long haired cat with mats, during this step, first take a pair of scissors and cut out the matts. Lastly use a slicker brush to pick up the rest. And your cat will love you as my Chester loves me.