I'd heard about "Zoom Groom" here on the boards and let me share my approval for this product.
Zoom Groom (by Kong Company) is a large plastic brush that can be used to groom your cat.
Here is a picture:
http://www.arcatapet.com/fullsize/4260.jpg
The packaging claims "Ecstasy" and I'd agree that Nano thoroughly enjoys the experience. Zoom Groom causes her to roll around and shift her body to increase the amount of contact with the brush. I guess the simplest way to say it...each time I use Zoom Groom, it seems like she is receiving an enjoyable massage! Her reaction ranges from excited to affectionate without any play-bites (nips) to warn me she is becoming over-stimulated.
As for care, the brush did a nice job cleaning out her undercoat. (Nano was matted on some parts of her body when I rescued her, so it is a continuing priority to help her shed away all the dead hair.) Zoom Groom doesn't pick up loose hair as well as a standard grooming brush, but a couple of rubs from my hand and all the stray hairs came off of her. She clearly enjoys Zoom Groom more than the regular brush, and it allows me to groom her for a much longer period of time, so I'd say the Zoom Groom was more effective than the brush we had been using.
I found Zoom Groom at Petsmart for $7. I didn't comparison shop so it might be cheaper elsewhere. The thing doesn't look like much (it is just a piece of plastic), but Zoom Groom is effective and seems very durable. So if you need to groom your cat, or maybe you just need a new interactive toy for your feline, I'd suggest you give Zoom Groom a shot. I recommend it without hesitation.
Anyone else have experiences?
Zoom Groom (by Kong Company) is a large plastic brush that can be used to groom your cat.
Here is a picture:
http://www.arcatapet.com/fullsize/4260.jpg
The packaging claims "Ecstasy" and I'd agree that Nano thoroughly enjoys the experience. Zoom Groom causes her to roll around and shift her body to increase the amount of contact with the brush. I guess the simplest way to say it...each time I use Zoom Groom, it seems like she is receiving an enjoyable massage! Her reaction ranges from excited to affectionate without any play-bites (nips) to warn me she is becoming over-stimulated.
As for care, the brush did a nice job cleaning out her undercoat. (Nano was matted on some parts of her body when I rescued her, so it is a continuing priority to help her shed away all the dead hair.) Zoom Groom doesn't pick up loose hair as well as a standard grooming brush, but a couple of rubs from my hand and all the stray hairs came off of her. She clearly enjoys Zoom Groom more than the regular brush, and it allows me to groom her for a much longer period of time, so I'd say the Zoom Groom was more effective than the brush we had been using.
I found Zoom Groom at Petsmart for $7. I didn't comparison shop so it might be cheaper elsewhere. The thing doesn't look like much (it is just a piece of plastic), but Zoom Groom is effective and seems very durable. So if you need to groom your cat, or maybe you just need a new interactive toy for your feline, I'd suggest you give Zoom Groom a shot. I recommend it without hesitation.
Anyone else have experiences?