BB
BB's name on our site covers one specific product: the Bb Rub Grooming Mitt, a rubber-nubbed glove worn over the hand for loosening loose hair during a fuss or a bath. It is a simple tool rather than a full grooming system, and that is exactly what it is sold as.
What the mitt actually does
Worn like a glove, the rubber nubs catch loose, dead hair as you stroke a dog or cat, which is a gentler introduction to grooming than a metal brush for an animal that is not keen on being brushed. It doubles as a bath mitt for working shampoo through the coat.
It is not a de-shedding tool in the way a proper undercoat rake is, and it will not shift a matted or heavily tangled coat. For that, our grooming-brushes range has tools built specifically for the job.
Who it suits
Short-coated dogs and cats that shed a moderate, steady amount get the most out of a mitt like this — it lifts loose hair without pulling at the skin the way a stiff brush can on a nervous animal.
It is also a good starting point for a puppy, kitten or rescue animal that has never been brushed and needs a gentler introduction before moving on to a proper brush later.
Getting the most from it
Use the mitt on a dry coat for everyday loose-hair removal, working in the direction the coat grows rather than against it, which is gentler on the skin and picks up more loose hair in one pass. A few short sessions a week does more for a moderately shedding dog than one long, infrequent session.
Rinse the rubber nubs clean under a tap after use rather than leaving hair to build up between them, since a mitt clogged with old hair picks up far less on the next go. Left to dry properly, a rubber mitt like this lasts a long time before it needs replacing. A quick check before each use also gives you a chance to feel for any lumps, sore patches or new lumps on the skin that a full brush might miss.
The range
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Ancol Ergo Wooden Handle Slicker Brush
A stainless steel slicker brush on a wooden handle, for short, long, wiry and curly coats
From£6.99
Wahl Competition Series Clipper Blades
High-precision, chrome-plated clipper blades with a rust-resistant finish, available in 17 sizes for every coat type and clipping style.
From£37.99
Ancol Ergo Double Sided Comb
Ancol Ergo Double Sided Comb: a SGL grooming comb for combing the coat
£8.79
Ancol Ergo Soft Bristle Brush
A soft bristle brush for dogs, for gentle grooming around the ears and face
£7.79
Ancol Ergo Grooming Glove
A rubber grooming glove for dogs, for removing loose hair on wet or dry coats
£9.79
Wahl Pet Grooming Scissors with Finger Rest
Stainless steel finishing scissors with ergonomic offset handles — perfect for tidying around eyes, ears, mouth, and paws.
£5.49
Large Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush for Mats and Tangles
A self-cleaning slicker brush with fine, bead-tipped wire pins that gently lift loose undercoat, mats and tangles from short or long-haired pets. A one-click button releases the collected fur for fuss-free cleaning. Cat-ear shaped design.
£18.99
Slicker Brush for Dogs — Detangling & De-shedding
An ergonomic slicker brush with anti-scratch pins that works through tangles and removes dead hair from top and undercoat.
From£9.99
Groom Professional Curved Soft Slicker Brush
A professional-grade curved slicker brush with soft pins, designed to groom delicate and soft-coated pets without discomfort.
From£8.99
Round-Tipped Deshedding Rake Comb
A double-sided undercoat rake with rounded stainless-steel blades that gently cut through mats and remove loose hair. The non-slip ergonomic handle makes deshedding dogs and cats quick and comfortable.
From£8.99
Self-Cleaning Deshedding Slicker Brush
A deshedding grooming tool for dogs and cats that lifts loose undercoat and eases out tangles, with a self-cleaning button that releases the trapped fur in one press.
£25.99
Common questions
- Will a grooming mitt replace regular brushing?
- Not for a longer-coated or heavily shedding animal. A mitt is good for everyday touch-ups and loosening surface hair, but a proper brush or undercoat rake is still needed for a coat that mats or sheds heavily through the year.
- Can I use the mitt in the bath?
- Yes, that is one of its main uses — the rubber texture helps work shampoo through the coat down to the skin, and rinses clean easily afterwards, which is handy for a dog that tolerates a mitt better than a flannel.
- Is it suitable for cats as well as dogs?
- Generally yes for a cat that tolerates handling, since the gentle rubber texture is less startling than a stiff brush. Introduce it slowly with a nervous cat, working in short sessions rather than a full groom straight away.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.