Best Cat Brushes Australia: Long-Hair to Short-Hair

Cats are fastidious self-groomers, so it is easy to assume they have brushing covered. They do not. Regular brushing removes the loose hair a cat would otherwise swallow and bring back up as hairballs, prevents painful mats in longer coats, spreads healthy skin oils, and gives you a regular chance to check for lumps, fleas and skin trouble. The right brush depends almost entirely on your cat's coat length, so matching the tool to the cat is everything. Our cat brush collection includes options for different coat types and grooming needs.

We have been helping Australian cat owners since 2018, and brushing is one of the simplest ways to keep a cat healthy and comfortable. Below are the best cat brushes available in Australia for 2026, from long-haired Persians to sleek short-haired domestics.

Why brushing matters, even for self-groomers

Every time a cat grooms, it swallows loose fur, and the more it sheds the more it swallows, which is what forms hairballs. Brushing removes that loose hair before your cat ingests it, cutting hairballs noticeably. In long-haired cats it also prevents the tight mats that pull painfully on the skin and can hide infection. For every cat, a few minutes of brushing spreads natural oils for a healthier coat, reduces the fur on your furniture, and doubles as bonding time and an early-warning health check.

Types of cat brush

• Steaming and massage brushes:soft silicone or fine bristles that gently lift loose hair while massaging the skin, a relaxing introduction most cats enjoy.
• Slicker brushes: fine, angled wires that remove loose hair, smooth the coat and tackle small tangles, essential for longer-haired cats.
• Deshedding tools:a fine edge that reaches the undercoat to pull out loose hair, ideal for heavy shedders.
• Pin combs:widely spaced and fine pins to work through tangles and finish a long coat.
• Two-sided brushes:pins on one side and bristles on the other for detangling and smoothing in one tool.

Choosing by coat type

Long-haired cats (Persians, Maine Coons, Ragdolls) need the most attention, ideally daily, to prevent matting. A slicker brush plus a pin comb is the classic combination: the slicker removes loose hair and the comb works through tangles and finishes the coat.

Short-haired cats (Domestic Shorthairs, Burmese, British Shorthairs) need less frequent brushing, but still benefit from a weekly session to manage shedding and hairballs. A steaming or massage brush or a two-sided brush is gentle and effective.

Heavy shedders of any coat length benefit from a dedicated deshedding tool during the seasonal moults.

How to brush your cat without a battle

• Start short and positive:begin with a few gentle strokes and build up, rewarding calm with a treat so your cat learns to enjoy it.
• Follow the coat:brush in the direction the fur grows, which feels natural and comfortable.
• Be gentle around sensitive areas:the belly, legs and tail are touchy, so go lightly and stop before your cat gets cross.
• Work mats loose carefully:tease tangles apart with a comb or your fingers rather than dragging a brush through, and never cut a mat with scissors, which risks nicking the skin.
• Brush more in spring and autumn: cats shed most as the seasons turn, so step up sessions during the big moults.

Every brush below is one we stock here in Australia.Browse the full cat grooming range to match a brush to your cat's coat.