TL;DR: The Riley & Rex Self-Cleaning Pet Slicker Brush is a fine-bristle grooming tool for cats and dogs that lifts loose fur, tangles, and undercoat, then releases collected hair at the press of a button. Available in Blue and Grey, it's built for quick, low-mess at-home grooming sessions.

Regular brushing helps reduce shedding around the house and keeps your dog's coat looking healthier between baths. Among at-home deshedding brushes, a fine-bristle slicker with a retracting head is one of the easiest formats to clean and store.

The fine bristles work through the topcoat to reach loose undercoat hair, while the one-touch self-cleaning button retracts the pins so trapped fur lifts off cleanly into the bin.

Key features

• Self-cleaning button releases collected fur instantly
• Fine bristles remove loose hair, tangles, and undercoat
• Supports a healthier, shinier coat with regular use
• Non-slip handle for comfortable, controlled grooming
• Suitable for both cats and dogs
• Available in two colours: Blue and Grey

Specifications

Choose from Blue or Grey at checkout — both share the same bristle head and self-cleaning mechanism.

Who is it for?

This brush is a practical pick for dog owners who want a simple, low-effort way to manage shedding and light matting at home. It also works as one of the more approachable deshedding brushes for short hair dogs and for cats that tolerate slicker-style grooming.

If you're specifically looking for deshedding brushes for horses, this tool is designed for cats and dogs rather than equine coats, so consider a horse-specific grooming tool instead.

Do deshedding brushes hurt dogs?

Used correctly, a fine-bristle slicker like this should not hurt your dog. Keep strokes light and avoid pressing the pins hard into the skin, working through tangles in small sections rather than pulling.

Feeding & use

Brush in the direction of hair growth using light, even strokes, starting at the shoulders and working toward the tail and legs. When the bristles fill with fur, hold the brush over a bin and press the self-cleaning button to release the hair, then continue.

Two to three sessions per week is a reasonable starting point for most coats, adjusting as needed during heavier shedding seasons.

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If you're building a home grooming kit, pair this slicker with the Riley & Rex - Pet Grooming Glove for bath-time and sofa touch-ups, the Riley & Rex - Non-Slip Handle Slicker Brush for smaller pets or finishing work, or the Riley & Rex - Double Sided Pet Pin & Bristle Brush for coats that benefit from both pin and bristle sides.

Available for same-day pickup at our North York, Toronto storefront, or ships Canada-wide.