The best flea combs for cats will efficiently pick up fleas in the teeth of the comb, while the cat is being combed.
The comb traps the fleas, then the comb along with the fleas are dunked into a bucket of hot water. The comb is swished around in the water and then tapped on the side of the bucket, to remove any fleas left in the comb. Repeat the process.
Some cats love being combed and others, well they will be running for the hills.
Start combing for fleas when your cat is a kitten and he will think it is all quite normal.
Some cats love being combed and will purr contentedly. However there are no guarantees when it comes to kitty behavior.
Flea Combs For Cats
You might think that all cat flea combs would be much the same as they all do the same job of removing fleas. However there are some differences between flea combs that are worth noting.
Some differences include metal pins, rounded pins to protect the skin and the design of the handle and the comb itself. Some handles are long like those found on a traditional comb and some form part of the comb.
1. Hartz Flea Comb
Although the Hartz cat flea comb has extra fine teeth, it is designed to be used on all cat coat types.
The fine teeth of the cat comb, actually heighten the chances of catching the adult fleas, flea eggs and other debris.
This doubles as a grooming tool and is particularly useful for older cats, who are often not efficient at grooming and need a helping hand from their owners. It has an easy to grip handle.
Pros
The Hartz flea comb has an ergonomically designed handle for a comfortable grip.
The flea comb is useful to remove small mats which may be on the face or paws.
Cons
There are no serious cons for the Hartz flea comb. It is suitable for cats and dogs. More cat owners are satisfied with this product than dog owners.
Specifications Of Hartz Flea Comb
The handle on the Hartz flea comb, is made from plastic and the teeth are stainless steel. There are safety tips on every pin. The flea comb is purple with a black handle. It is designed for cats and dogs. It measures 0.6 x 3.7 x 10.4 inches and it weighs 1.6 ounces.
2. Safari Flea Comb
This Safari flea comb is specifically designed for cats not dogs. Be aware of this as some retailers only have the dog version. The cat version has one row of tines, not a double row.
This cat flea comb traps fleas and removes debris.
Get into the habit of using the cat flea comb after a flea treatment
. This is an added step in the prevention of fleas as sometimes, one cat flea method of prevention is not enough. Using a flea comb is safe and will not interfere with any other flea treatments.
The handle on the Safari cat flea comb is long, easy to grip and the comb is sturdy. The comb holds the fleas well, although you will still need to be quick.
When you have trapped a flea or fleas, quickly dunk the comb into some warm soapy water.
It is suitable for using on kittens.
If your cat has long hair, brush first with a cat brush like this to detangle. The flea comb is not a detangler.
Pros
The tines of the Safari flea comb are not sharp and do not rake over the cats skin.
Works well on older cats who no longer groom themselves.
Cons
It can be hard to catch the fleas before they disappear. If you have trouble with this, try doing the flea combing outdoors.
Specifications Of the Safari Flea Comb
The Safari cat flea comb is 6.4 inches long. The flea comb is made from plastic. The tines are in a single row. Safari make two combs, one for cats and one for dogs. They look similar so check before your purchase.
3. Prime Pets Flea Comb
Because the teeth of this flea comb are placed tightly together, the comb is able to pick up fleas and even flea eggs.
The flea comb fits nicely into the palm of the hand and is easy to use from any angle. Some cat owners prefer this rather than a flea comb with a long handle.
A flea comb can be used at any time even when using chemical based treatments such as spot treatments or flea collars.
The tips of the teeth of the Oster flea comb are not too sharp and will not irritate skin.