Safari Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush for Cats

The Safari by Coastal Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush for Cats is a slicker brush with coated stainless steel pins. A push button retracts the pins so the collected hair slides off.

Who it suits

Cats with short or long coats that shed, and owners who want a gentle everyday brush that is quick to empty. Cats with thick, long fur will still need a metal comb.

Key facts

• Coated stainless steel pins (Coastal Pet)
• Push button self-cleaning (Coastal Pet)
• Brand lists it for short and long hair (Coastal Pet)
• About 7 x 3.25 inches (Coastal Pet)

What reviewers say

Cats.com named it the best overall cat brush. The tester used it on short and long haired cats and said it worked very well, the button took little effort, and the pins felt softer than most slicker brushes. On the minus side the pins bent out of shape easily, she once caught a finger while emptying it, and she would not use it as the only brush for a cat with thick, long fur because it does not detangle down to the skin like a comb.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Push button clears the hair
• Pro: Softer pins than many slickers per the tester
• Pro: Comfortable grooved handle
• Con: Pins bend out of shape easily
• Con: Can pinch a finger while emptying
• Con: Does not detangle down to the skin like a comb

Cautions

• Brush gently and do not press the pins into the skin; slickers can irritate skin with heavy use.
• Long-haired cats also need a metal comb for tangles close to the skin.
• Large or tight mats are a job for a groomer or your vet, not a brush.