Cat grooming combs
A comb does a different job to a brush — it's the finishing tool that gets through tangles a brush has already loosened, and it's useful for a close check of the coat and skin at the same time. For most cats it's a light, occasional tool rather than a daily one.
What we stock
The Ancol Ergo Fine Cat Comb is a fine-toothed comb designed specifically for finishing a coat after detangling with a brush, rather than being the main grooming tool. Its close-set teeth are also useful for spotting flea dirt or early signs of matting that a wider-toothed brush might miss.
It's built for cats rather than being a scaled-down dog comb, which matters because a cat's coat and skin are more sensitive to a comb pulled too firmly than most people expect.
How to use one
Brush first to loosen any tangles, then follow with the fine comb to catch what the brush left behind, working gently in the direction of coat growth rather than against it. Stop and work through a mat with your fingers first if the comb catches, rather than forcing it through, which can pull uncomfortably on the skin.
Regular combing, even briefly, is also a good habit for spotting fleas early — flea dirt often shows up as small dark specks caught in the comb's teeth before you'd otherwise notice a problem.
In this section
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Ancol Ergo Cat Moulting Comb
A cat moulting comb with two tooth lengths, for the undercoat and top coat
£7.79
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
Ancol Ergo Cat Double Sided Comb
A double-sided stainless steel cat comb: wide teeth to detangle, fine to finish
£7.99
Double-Sided Deshedding & Flea Comb
A two-sided steel comb with coarse deshedding teeth on one side and fine flea-comb teeth on the other. Lifts loose fur and catches fleas to keep your cat or dog's coat clean and healthy.
£13.99
Self-Cleaning Deshedding Grooming Comb
A curved self-cleaning deshedding brush with fine bristles that glide along your pet's body to lift loose hair and undercoat. Press the button to retract the bristles and release collected fur in seconds.
£7.99
Dematting & De-Knotting Comb
A handheld dematting comb with rows of curved cutting blades that slice through knots and mats without pulling. The ridged 'dino-spine' handle gives a secure grip. Ideal for grooming long or curly-coated dogs and cats.
£7.99
Double-Sided Dematting Comb & Undercoat Rake
A two-sided grooming rake with rounded blades that gently cut through tough mats and tangles, then thin and deshed the coat. Ideal for long or thick-coated dogs and cats, with a comfortable non-slip handle.
£7.99
Handheld Deshedding Grooming Comb for Cats & Dogs
An easy-grip handheld comb that gently lifts loose and matted fur from cats, dogs and small pets. The rounded teeth glide through the coat to reduce shedding and keep fur tangle-free, with a comfortable palm-fit handle.
£12.99
Handheld Deshedding Grooming Comb
A palm-grip grooming comb with long, rounded pins that lift away loose and matted fur from long or short coats. The ergonomic handle makes deshedding cats, dogs and small pets quick and comfortable.
£7.99
Pet Deshedding Grooming Comb
A handheld deshedding comb with rounded metal pins that glides through dogs' and cats' coats, lifting out loose hair and knots to leave fur fluffier, softer and tangle-free.
£22.99
Wooden Handle Undercoat Rake Comb
A sturdy grooming rake with a rounded wooden handle and a row of metal pins that work through thick, heavy coats to lift loose undercoat, ease out knots and reduce shedding around the home.
£7.99
Common questions
- How often should I comb my cat?
- It depends on coat length — a short-haired cat may only need combing occasionally after a general brush, while a long-haired cat benefits from more regular combing to prevent mats forming in the first place. Watch for tangles building up as your guide.
- Can I use a dog comb on my cat instead?
- It's better to use a comb designed for cats where possible, since a cat's coat and skin can be more sensitive to a comb's tooth spacing and pressure than a dog's. A cat-specific fine comb like the Ancol Ergo is built with that in mind.
- What should I do if the comb catches on a mat?
- Stop pulling the comb through and work the mat loose gently with your fingers first, or trim it out carefully if it won't loosen. Forcing a comb through a stubborn mat can pull on the skin and make your cat reluctant to be groomed next time.
- Does my short-haired cat really need combing?
- Less than a long-haired cat, but an occasional comb-through is still useful for catching loose hair and giving the skin and coat a quick check over. It doesn't need to be a regular routine the way it does for a longer coat prone to matting.
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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.