Most people own two brushes and use neither, because the right one is always in the other drawer or the car. A single handle with heads that swap on and off solves that quietly: the soft massage bristle for the daily five minutes, the fine comb for the fortnight in spring when the coat starts coming away in handfuls and the sofa turns a different colour.

The silicone bristle head is soft enough to use on a cat's face and back without complaint, and it works partly by feeling pleasant, which is what persuades a suspicious animal to sit still long enough for anything to be achieved. The de-shedding comb has finer, closer teeth that pull dead undercoat out rather than dragging it through the topcoat. Both fit the same easy-grip handle.

• One handle with interchangeable heads
• Soft silicone massage bristle head
• Fine-toothed de-shedding and detangling comb
• Suits both cats and dogs across coat types
• Easy-grip handle for control
• Three colours: yellow, grey and blue
• Supplied in an OPP bag

On the name. Worth adding: a comb like this thins an undercoat, it does not rescue a matted one. Mats gone solid against the skin need scissors or clippers, and usually a groomer.

Who it's for: Owners of moderate shedders who want one tool in the drawer instead of three, and pets who need winning over before they will sit still.