Here are the most important ones to have and the proper way to use them.
A soft brush and comb When using the brush, do it in the direction it lays.
When you do this, it will remove tangles from the top coat.
The type of comb you use depends on the length of the cat's hair.
Use a wide toothed comb and a narrow one for longer haired ones.
A brush is good enough for the short haired.
With Mia she seems to love the wide tooth combs better than the Furminator Deshedder tool but tolerates both.
With the wide tooth she actually pushes the top of her head and the side of mouth across the teeth like she's grooming herself.
She even lays flat on her back or sometimes on her side to allow me to brush.
Even though some cats will let you brush their hair, they may only give you a certain amount of time to do it, so don't force it.
If they start to bite or scratch you or the brush that's their way of saying ENOUGH!! Here's a short list: *Wire-and-bristle brush *Two-sided metal comb *Grooming mitt *Cat shampoo *Cat nail clippers *Cat toothpaste and brush *Ear-cleaning solution *Cotton balls *Bounty paper towels *Febreze spray *Swiffer floor duster "Human grooming products can injure your cat.
Use only products specifically designed for cats grooming to avoid injury.
*" This statement is from Iams.
com If you teach them as kittens, some cats will actually assist you in grooming them.