Best grooming tool for two Siamese cats

Cats are particular about being groomed — the right tool makes the difference between a cat that tolerates it and one that bolts. Coat type plays a big role in what's actually useful, and Siamese are a pretty specific case. So before I point you anywhere: are both cats short-haired? How do they each handle being groomed — one more patient than the other? And is the main goal shedding control, or are you also dealing with any matting or dander?

Good news — that's a very manageable combination. Siamese have that fine, short single-layer coat, so you don't need anything aggressive. The squirmy two-year-old actually makes this easier to answer, because you want something that works quickly and doesn't drag or pull. A heavy-handed tool will end the session fast with a younger cat. What are you currently using, if anything, and how often are you grooming them?

There is. For two short-haired Siamese — one calm, one fidgety, both shedding — I'd go with the FURminator Short Hair Cat Deshedding Tool, size Small. It reaches the undercoat without scratching the skin, which is where all that loose Siamese hair is coming from. The rubber brush is only grabbing surface hair. The FURminator pulls out the dead undercoat before it ends up on your sofa. It's quick enough that even your two-year-old should stay settled for a full session — we're talking two or three minutes per cat if they're not matted. One tool, works identically on both cats, and you'll see a noticeable drop in shedding within the first couple of uses.

Not if you use it with a light hand, which you would anyway on a short coat. The teeth are fine and designed for short-haired cats specifically — it's not a comb with sharp metal pins. The main thing with a wriggly cat is to keep sessions short and consistent rather than trying to do everything in one go. Two minutes every five or six days beats ten minutes once a fortnight with a cat who's lost patience. The FURminator's ejector button also means you're not stopping to pick hair off the tool, which helps keep momentum when you've got a fidget on your hands.

Yes, for Siamese. The small is designed for cats up to around 4.5kg — most Siamese sit in that range or just under. Even if your six-year-old is on the larger side for the breed, the small still works well on a short fine coat; the medium is really for bigger-bodied cats with more coat to cover. One size, both cats, done.