Chris Christensen 7.5" Fine/Coarse Greyhound-Style Buttercomb (#000)

Every long coat, dog or cat: the test that tells you whether the brushing worked. A slicker can leave a coat looking fluffy on top with tangles hiding at the skin. Run this metal comb through afterwards, starting with the coarse half; wherever it snags, there is still work to do. The fine half suits faces, feet and the soft fur behind the ears and in the armpits, where long-haired cats mat first. It costs several times a basic comb, but the teeth stay true for years of daily use. If the comb meets a tight mat sitting flat against the skin, stop: that needs a groomer, not more force.