"I have a show-quality Persian, and she was used to grooming with a slicker brush since she was a kitten. I needed something better as her coat grew thicker, but she is sensitive to other brushes. She loves this comb! I can get all the mats out with this comb while she lays there and purrs away. She doesn't like the comb around her paws or face, but the slicker works fine there. She also is sensitive if I get too close to her skin, or pull too hard. Highly recommend this for long-hair cats."