Short haired cats are fairly easy to manage. They just need a thorough brushing with a tight slicker brush such as the Warner Original Slicker or love glove to pull loose hair from the coat. Long haired cats, on the other hand, can be very complicated. It is this undercoating that grows in seasonally to keep them warm in winter and then sheds to let them stay cool in summer. During the shedding process, it can become matted and tangled in the longer hairs and produce huge and uncomfortable mats.
Some hair is cottony and is extremely difficult to keep tangle-free.
First use the Universal Slicker Brush followed by the Warner Slicker Brush followed by the Greyhound Comb . Start kittens getting used to lying in your lap and having their tummies rubbed and brushed without squirming and fighting. Routine brushing becomes quite pleasant for your cat if you do it often and don't wait until it hurts. Things you should know before you start grooming Cats have very thin and pliable skin. This is important, because too forceful pulling or ripping can actually tear the skin.