The JW® GripSoft® Slicker Brush for pet grooming is ideal for daily brushing to remove dead & shedding hair. It features an ergonomically designed rubber-sheathed handle with Gripsoft technology that provides you with extreme comfort & precision when grooming. Metal teeth in two different lengths lift shedding hair from the undercoat & loosen lightly matted portions of fur. The teeth are turned 90 degrees away from the skin keeping them parallel to the skin to prevent "raking" your pets skin & make grooming more comfortable for your pet. Very effective when used on double coated breeds with thick fur. Popular with & recommended by handlers & groomers It features a soft, rubber-sheathed ergonomically correct handle for a comfortable, non-slip grip. Use requires less pressure, so they won’t scratch your pet’s skin Remove mats & prevent matting with regular use Use on any coat type & texture: medium, long, curly, wiry or flat