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.
Sensor Cat Water Fountain 2.5L
A 2.5L cat fountain that flows when your cat approaches, keeping water fresh and tempting. A clear level window shows when to refill, and the generous tank meets one cat's needs for several days.
From£43.99
Scratch-Resistant Stretch Sofa Cushion Cover
A stretchy jacquard-knit cover that hugs individual sofa cushions to protect them from cat claws and fur. The non-slip, all-season fabric fits most seats and is machine washable for easy care. Sold per cushion size.
From£12.99
Leucillin Antiseptic Skincare Spray for Cats & Dogs
A versatile, alcohol-free antiseptic spray that cleans, soothes, and helps protect your pet's skin from bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
From£16.49
Pressure-Activated Pet Cooling Mat
Press down, feel the cool — this pressure-activated mat absorbs body heat and stays up to 10°C cooler than the room, with no freezing required.
From£34.99
Multi-Layered Felt Cat Cave Bed for All Seasons, Coffee or Beige
A cave bed built up in layers of dense felt, which insulates through winter and breathes rather than trapping heat in summer, offered in coffee brown or beige.
£27.99
Scratch-Resistant Jacquard Sofa Throw
A woven bohemian-pattern sofa throw that drapes over your settee to shield it from cat claws, fur and everyday wear. Tasselled edges and a tightly knit jacquard weave add a decorative, cosy finish. Machine washable.
From£23.99
Window-Mounted Sisal Cat Scratching Post
A suction-mounted pair of sisal columns that gives a cat a proper vertical scratch and stretch on a window or smooth wall, with no drilling and no floor space used.
From£52.99
Absorbent Cotton Gauze Swabs for Pets – Pack of 100
Highly absorbent, low-lint cotton gauze swabs produced in clean conditions — a practical first-aid essential available in three size and ply combinations.
From£4.49
Smart App-Controlled Automatic Pet Feeder
A smart automatic feeder with a clear food hopper, removable stainless steel bowl and app control. Schedule timed portions, record feeding plans and check in remotely, keeping mealtimes steady while you are away.
From£56.99
Palm Tree Cat Tree With Sisal Post And Bowl Bed
A playful palm-tree cat tree with a sisal scratching trunk, dangling teaser pompoms and a clear space-capsule bowl bed below. Compact at around 44cm wide, it gives cats a spot to scratch, perch and snooze.
From£7.99
Iron-Framed Radiator Hammock Cat Bed with Washable Faux Fur Cover
A metal-framed hammock that hooks over a radiator, lined with a removable machine-washable faux fur sleeve, for cats and small pets up to 5kg, in four plain colours.
£21.99
Automatic Cat Water Fountain
A clear automatic pet water fountain with a tap-style spout that circulates fresh, filtered water to encourage your cat to drink. The near-silent pump and large transparent tank let you check water levels at a glance.
£44.99
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.