Product Overview
By the time you can see a flea on your pet, there are usually many more you cannot. A flea comb is the simplest way to find out what is actually living in your dog's or cat's coat — the teeth sit close enough together to drag out adult fleas, flea dirt, loose hair and debris that an ordinary brush passes straight over. This one has stainless steel teeth set into a curved plastic handle that sits comfortably in the hand for the slow, methodical passes the job needs. Available in two lengths so you can match the comb to the animal.
Why You'll Love It
- Fine steel teeth catch adult fleas and flea dirt an ordinary brush misses
- Gives you an honest answer about whether your pet has a problem, before it becomes one
- Doubles as an everyday grooming comb — lifts loose and shedding hair
- Curved handle designed for a comfortable grip through a full coat check
- Steel teeth rinse clean and last, so there is nothing to replace or refill
- Two sizes and four colours, for cats and dogs alike
Key Features
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Stainless steel teeth — closely spaced to trap fleas and flea dirt
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Arc-shaped handle for a comfortable, controlled grip
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Two lengths — Small at 14 cm and Medium at 18.5 cm
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Removes loose and shedding hair during routine grooming
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Doubles as a massage comb during a calm grooming session
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Reusable and washable — rinse, dry and put away
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Suits cats and dogs of all coat types
Product Specifications
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Material: Stainless steel teeth with a plastic handle
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Overall length — Small: 14 cm (approx. 5.5 in)
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Overall length — Medium: 18.5 cm (approx. 7.3 in)
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Available colours: Green, Pink, Purple, Yellow
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Suitable pets: Dogs and cats
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Type: Fine-tooth grooming and flea comb
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Tooth spacing and comb width: Not published by the manufacturer
Package Includes
1 × stainless steel flea comb, in the colour and size selected.
Important Information
This is a comb, not a treatment. It physically removes fleas, eggs and flea dirt from the coat. It does not kill fleas, repel them, or treat an infestation on its own. If you are finding live fleas, speak to your vet about a proper treatment plan for your pet and your home — combing alone will not clear it.
How to use it. Work in good light, in short strokes, following the direction the coat grows. Pay particular attention to the base of the tail, the belly, the armpits and behind the ears, where fleas gather. Keep a bowl of warm soapy water beside you and dip the comb after every few passes — this drowns anything caught in the teeth and stops it jumping back onto your pet.
Reading what you find. Small black specks in the teeth may be flea dirt rather than ordinary grit. Put a few on a damp piece of white tissue: if they smear reddish-brown, that is digested blood and your pet has fleas even if you have not seen one.
Comfort. Work gently and never force the comb through a knot — tease mats apart with your fingers or a wider comb first. Stop if the skin looks red, broken or sore, and check with your vet before combing over irritated skin.
Care. Rinse the comb in hot soapy water after each session, dry it fully to protect the steel, and store it dry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which size should I choose? The Small is 14 cm long and suits cats, kittens, puppies and small dogs, or fine detail work around the face and paws. The Medium is 18.5 cm and covers more ground on medium and large dogs.
Will it get rid of fleas by itself? No. It removes what is in the coat at that moment, which brings the numbers down and tells you whether there is a problem, but eggs in bedding and carpet need treating too. Use it alongside a vet-recommended treatment.
Can I use it on a cat? Yes — it is listed for both cats and dogs. The Small size is usually the easier one to manoeuvre on a cat.
Will it pull on a long or matted coat? Fine teeth are not made for working through mats. Detangle first with your fingers or a wider-toothed comb, then use the flea comb on the smooth coat.
Is the whole comb stainless steel? The teeth are stainless steel; the handle is plastic. The manufacturer does not publish the plastic grade.
What if I find a tick rather than a flea? A comb is the wrong tool for a tick — pulling at an attached tick can leave the mouthparts behind. Use a purpose-made tick removal tool, which you will find elsewhere in our grooming range.
