Slicker Brushes
A slicker brush has rows of fine, slightly angled wire pins set in a flat head. That is what lets it work through tangles and lift loose hair from medium, long and curly coats — the everyday brush for a dog or cat whose coat knots rather than simply sheds.
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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.
Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush
A skin-friendly slicker brush that gently lifts loose fur and undercoat from dogs, cats and rabbits. The angled pins glide through the coat while a one-click button releases the collected hair for easy cleaning. Soft non-slip handle.
Bee-Shaped Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush
A cute bee-shaped slicker brush that massages while it grooms, lifting loose fur from cats and dogs of all coat types. A one-click button retracts the pins to release trapped hair, making cleaning quick and easy.
Slicker Grooming Brush for Dogs and Cats
A slicker brush with long fine pins that glide through medium and thick coats to lift out loose hair, tease out tangles and reduce shedding. Comfortable ergonomic handle for easy grooming.
Self-Cleaning Slicker Grooming Brush
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.
Self-Cleaning Slicker Grooming Brush
A self-cleaning slicker brush with fine, rounded-tip wire pins that glide through the coat to lift loose fur and dead undercoat. A one-click retract releases the trapped hair for easy cleaning. Suits short and long-haired cats and dogs.
Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush for Dogs & Cats
A self-cleaning slicker brush with fine bent wires that gently lift loose hair, mats and undercoat. One click retracts the pins so collected fur wipes away cleanly. Suits dogs and cats.
Pet Teezer Detangling Dog Brush
A patented two-tier brush that gently works out knots and tangles without pulling — usable on both wet and dry coats.
Steam Spray Detangling Grooming Brush
A rechargeable steam grooming brush with a fine mist that lifts loose fur and eases tangles while you brush. Gentle on the skin and cuts down flyaway hair, no bath needed. Chick design.
What a slicker brush is for
The fine pins sit close together and angle slightly forward, so they pass through the coat rather than skating over it. That makes a slicker the right tool for coats that tangle — Cockapoos, Doodles, Spaniels, long-haired cats — where the job is separating hair before it knots, not pulling out undercoat.
A self-cleaning slicker adds a button that retracts the pins so the collected hair lifts off in one go. It costs a little more and saves picking fur out of the pins by hand, which on a long-coated dog is most of the effort.
Slicker, deshedding tool or comb?
Use a slicker for tangles and general coat care on medium to long or curly coats. Use a deshedding tool or undercoat rake on double-coated breeds that drop clumps of underfur — a slicker will not reach that layer. Use a metal comb last, to find the knots a brush has missed.
On very short, smooth coats a slicker is more than the coat needs; a rubber mitt does the same job more comfortably. And on a coat that is already matted, work the mat apart with fingers or a dematting tool first — dragging a slicker through it hurts.
Brushing without brush burn
Keep the strokes short and light, and let the pin tips do the work rather than pressing the head flat against the skin. Too much pressure on a slicker is what causes the red, irritated patches groomers call brush burn, and it is easiest to do on thin-skinned areas like the belly and behind the ears.
A few minutes several times a week beats a long session once a fortnight, both for the coat and for a pet that has to learn to enjoy it. Finish by running a comb through: if it passes freely, you are done.
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From the Knowledge Hub
Common questions
What is the difference between a slicker brush and a deshedding tool?
A slicker separates and lifts hair in the coat you can see, so it suits tangles and curls. A deshedding tool reaches the dense undercoat beneath and pulls out loose underfur, which only double-coated breeds have. They are different jobs, and most long-coated pets only need the slicker.
Are slicker brushes suitable for cats?
Yes, particularly long-haired cats, but look for a smaller head and softer pins. Cat skin is thinner than a dog’s, so use very light pressure and keep sessions short.
Is a self-cleaning slicker worth it?
If you brush a long or curly coat regularly, yes — a button retracts the pins so the hair lifts straight off, which is most of the faff removed. For occasional use on a shorter coat, a standard slicker is fine.
Can a slicker brush hurt my dog?
It can if pressed hard against the skin or dragged through a mat, which causes the irritation groomers call brush burn. Short light strokes with the pin tips, and tackling mats separately, avoids it.
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