A rubber brush or a soft bristle brush works wonders to lift loose hair and massage the skin.
Bribes work! Keep a handful of your cat’s favorite treats nearby. Give them a treat after a few successful strokes of the brush. Eventually, they’ll start purring the moment they see the grooming kit come out. Why Bother?
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Place the brush on the floor and let them investigate it.
You wouldn’t use a chainsaw to trim a bonsai tree, and you shouldn’t use a heavy-duty de-shedder on a short-haired cat.