Originally Posted by greenini
There is a device at pet store that is called the Furminator, works really well to keep a kitty clean. I have run a slicker over my cats and then De-furminated them and there is a huge bunch of fur still left. I advice doing it outside if possible.
I don't want to start an "issue" but declawing a cat is not like having your fingernails cut, it's more like having your fingers cut at the first joint. I feel very sorry for kitties that have had this done. They have no defenses so I've seen them develop bad biting habits since it's the only way they have of protecting themselves. I hope you will consider not doing it to your new kitty.
Furminator is awesome! We are using it on out most hairy girl (Isla) this spring instead of clipping and the shedding is a lot less. It works best on those that have a double coat with the longer guard hairs on top and FUZZ undercoat. It strips that fuss really well.
Teddi won't put up with any kind of brushing but she is not a big shedder anyway.