This slicker brush is suitable for many pets (dogs, cats, scent pigs, rabbits, orangutans, etc.), especially with long, medium, short, thick, straight or curly hair. Each stainless steel pin is topped with a plastic tip to eliminate any discomfort. Brush easily, knowing your pet won’t be harmed. Even the most sensitive dogs and cats tolerate it. The main purpose of this slicker brush is to get rid of all the debris, loose mats of hair and knots in the fur. It is rectangular in shape and has fine metallic bristles tightly packed together. Each metal bristle is gently angled to prevent scratches on the skin. The slicker brush is your best friend. Brush your puppy’s coat from the surface to the end of the hair with the slicker brush. Be careful not to scratch the threads on the skin. You work on dead hair. If your pup has medium to long hair, lift it as you brush toward the end of the hair.