My Main Coon had knots for the first time in her life this past summer. She just wouldn't let me brush her and wouldn't stay turned over when I needed to get her belly. That's a first as well. She's always been so good about getting brushed.

This De-matting Comb didn't help at all. She cried out when I tried to use it. It pulled. I held onto the knots, but it still pulled. This is the only one of the 3 I purchased (not knowing which one I might like) that was designed like a razor, which works better. Don't get one designed like a toothbrush! I did use this one a bit, but it was slow going and she didn't like it.

I used pinking shears and her brush to whittle down the knots. She understood what was going on and I held on tight to those knots so they wouldn't pull. She'd get tired and change positions and we'd tackle then again. Took a couple of weeks but we got them all. She asks to have her belly brushed now. She doesn't ever want knots again.

Holy cow! This comb is like a slicker comb on steroids. I have a rather large, very fluffy, pretty matted cat. I called the vet about having her shaved and found that they wanted a minimum of $75 to do the job. I decided to try alternatives first so I started looking online for a good tool for dematting by cat. I came across this one, and the reviews were mostly good so I decided to give it a try. Immediately upon opening the package, I was impressed with the solid, balanced, weighty feel of the comb. The grip fits my hand nicely and is comfortable to hold and use. I started gently combing the cat with it and she seems to really enjoy the feel. It only takes a very light touch to get right into the undercoat and start removing masses of loose hair. The comb has two sides, one with fewer teeth spaced farther apart. It is recommended that you start by using the wider spaced teeth first, then switch to the tighter side for maintenance and finish work. Within just a few minutes, I had removed an amazing abundance of loose hair from the cat. We still have a long way to go and I have only begun to start on the actual matted areas, but I am impressed with both the quality and functionality of this nice comb. I've removed a few of the smaller knots and began picking apart some of the larger ones. I am confident that this tool will do the job and my cat (who is relatively skittish) is being very accepting. I can only assume that means I'm not hurting her with the deep combing and pulling. I will update the post with my final thoughts once I get her all straightened out.

We adopted a disgustingly fat cat (22 pounds currently, he's lost a whole 2 pounds!) that we've dubbed The Majestic Walrus. The previous owner had not told us that he was quite severely matted, unable to clean his back half. The mats made him ornery, prone to biting and generally unhappy.

Atter a year of gently teasing mats only to find a new one immediately, we bought this tool. It is an absolute LIFE SAVER. After two days of brushing him slowly, with time in between to keep him calm, he is now mat free and much more active. Some of the more severe mats required a little finesse, but for the most part everything went smooth and easy. I only got bit once hahah.

Fat Kitty thanks you, Pet Republique.

I have bought dozens of brushes and combs for my cat. She has extremely long and also fine fur.
As she's gotten older, 16 now, she doesn't groom like she used to, and keeping her from getting horrible mats has been a nearly impossible task.
She takes a nap and wakes up with new mats! Her fur is just crazy fine with a dense undercoat.

I was a little skeptical of whether I'd be wasting more money on another product that didn't work. But after reading all of the reviews, I decided to buy. At the cost of about $15 it is cheaper than others I've tried so I figured it was worth a shot.

This is THE BEST tool I have found! I purchased the small tool which is the perfect size for cats.
I'm not worried about cutting her, she likes it, and it actually works!! First use I was able to get two fluffy handfuls of fuzz off of this furry little 8lb cat. Amazing!

Seems to be really well made so I don't see it breaking, but if I ever needed to purchase another for any reason I would have no hesitation making the same purchase again.

Awesome tool Pet Republique!! Thank you!

Got it today and used it my Norwegian Forest cat who has a very long coat and a very thick undercoat. He gets some matting after an annual molt, mostly on his belly and under the legs. Used the tool and and did an amazing job removing the fur clumps. I feel safe using it because of the rounded teeth that grasp and gently cut through the fur without any danger of poking the skin. I also used it to brush through his top coat, and it easily removed all the "lose" hair. Wish I knew about this earlier. Very happy with the product!