So I'm guessing the pet forum was voted down since I don't seem to see it... anyhow I bought this comb called the shed ender for my cats.. they absolutely HATE the tickler brush I have and run and hide whenever I get it out. This brush works 10 times better, makes thier coats super soft and does not hurt them like I think the tickler does. It's so satisfying to get big clumps of dead fur and have them purring while I'm doing it! It works on dogs too and you can get it at wal-mart for 6 bucks.