Pet Bath & Massage Brush - Grooming Comb for Shampooing & Massaging Dogs, Cats, Small Animals w/Short or Long Hair - Long Tapered Bristles, Gently Removes Loose, Shed Fur, Bath Brush Cats (No Handle)

I brought my dog to a self serve bath since I can no longer lift him in the tub. It was our first time going there and I didn’t have a bath brush for him. Since he was already in the tub I used a brush from the store. I didn’t care for the idea of sharing a brush but I did. He loved it. I have all kinds of brushes at home for him and he doesn’t like any of them, not even for brushing. Well I purchased this brush in hopes he would like it. He does love it, he actually lays there and lets me brush him all over. I like the brush too, it’s very solid, great feel in the hand, you don’t need a handle for it to keep a hold of it. The sides have raised bumps for extra grip. Nice color too. The fact that my dog loved it too was proof it was the perfect choice. You won’t be sorry you got one. Highly recommend.

I LOVE this brush! I recently adopted a Doggo after the death of my beloved girl, and this new girl has long fur!I've never had a dog with long fur & didn't have a clue about what brushes to buy/use. I bought one with the brush tips “untipped” and it didn't seem right so looking around found this brush to replace my 30 yrs old dog brush (cracking in half so old) and I love this brush, and so does my dog!It's easy to use & clean. It removes small mats. It gives a nice brush for the dog & smoothing the hair down.I also have a mat rake for the thick fur, I used that even on my shorthair dog during shed time to remove the undercoat that was falling out, during the shedding season.LOVE this brush! It's exactly what I need & was looking for! Easy to clean too!

Pros: dog and cat LOVE this. They both come back for more - dog falls asleep being brush-massaged, and cat purrs and swirls in circles when being brushed. Works amazing on soft, fine-haired cat with medium hair. Works well on my dog's legs to slough off short, bristly hairs that I don't otherwise brush with long-bristled brushes that might be painful for his legs.Cons: kind of awkward to hold (too large?), works only so-so on short-haired dog's neck and body, hair from short-haired dog is difficult to remove, and hair from cat floats on top of bristles and ends up all over a 5' area underneath him when brushing.Caveat: I haven't tried it yet on dog in bath; only tried dry-brushing dog and cat.In sum, it's a messy 'brush' to use, and isn't as effective on my short-haired dog, though it's been a great tool on my cat.

My 19-year-old cat has short, thick, gorgeous fur and kept it beautiful most of his life. He rarely shed until he was about 13 and his coat, though it has an undercoat, never matted. I suspect arthritis has led to him recently give up grooming anywhere by his face, paws, and under his tail. He never liked being brushed, so using a wire brush has not been easy but became necessary. His fur started to develop little clumps that were dirty and full of dander and I was considering a sure-to-be traumatic trip to a groomer. Luckily I found this rubber brush. It is like a miracle. It's amazing how much hair it releases, even through the small clumps. He won't sit for a complete session, but a lot of good can be done in a few minutes. He will purr and groom himself while I brush him, so I know he loves it. His coat is becoming clean, soft, and lustrous again. The brush is a bit messy to work with as the fur doesn't clump on the bristles like a wire brush. The fur must be gathered up on the cat or the surface where he lays. In all, it takes a bit of gentleness and patience but is wonderful for my cat who needs some special help in his old age. I hope it works for your pet, too.

When I received the brush I had my doubts about whether it was really going to be all that effective- the rubber bristles don't look like they'd grab too much hair. So I have to say that when I first used it during my dog's bath I was impressed by the amount of hair it got off my beagle mix dog (almost twice what normally comes off when I just wash by hand). The brush was a bit heavier than I expected & a bit awkward to hold at first since it doesn't come with a strap or anything to hold the brush in your hand- you just hold onto the sides (there is a hole though where it looks like you could thread a cord to make a wrist strap if desired, but that's not included). Also like any other brush, it's not super easy to remove all the hair from the brush. The bristles are spaced far enough apart that it's not impossible to clean, but it will likely take some time. Still overall I think this will make a difference in managing my dog's shedding.

I'll break down the 5 star rating as follows:1. Design & Safety: The brush itself is a bit heavier than other brushes but it is not of concern, it definitely adds to a "premium" feel. The shape is reminiscent of a desktop mouse, comfortable to hold. Also, a dog would have trouble tearing this apart right away just in case you think your pet may try to due to being young.2. Durability: The brush seems promising, I've dropped it a few times and in no way has it been compromised. I'm expecting this to last for at least a period of 3 years. (That's if I don't end up loosing it first!)3: Aesthetic: Visually appealing.4. Functional: Despite the bristles being close to one another, I had no issue in removing the fur which was latched on to it throughout a brushing session. The key is to wait until the brush doesn't catch anymore, then remove it all.Overall, this brush is definitely keeper. I've yet to use this with a bath but I'm sure it'll be a pleasant experience for the doggo. I'm missing 1 star in the breakdown but either way, I have no issues with the brush. I would reserve this for pets with shorter coats instead of longer ones, like that found on a husky or rough collie, due to the fact that the bristles are close.

I used it tonight on my relatively long haired Shorkie pup (Shih-tzu/Yorkie). Worked great. Took all of what little loose hair she has off without hurting her skin. Recommended!