Hush, little kitty, don’t you bite, you’re giving mommy such a fright…

The most docile cat can easily turn into Mr MurderWhiskers when things aren’t going their way, and they regard leaving their hair on everything as an inalienable feline right.

Sure, they groom themselves obsessively (getting those oh-so-attractive hairballs in the process), but when spring rolls around, your Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest cat still turns into a walking carpet that gradually distributes itself over every piece of furniture you own.

The situation is much the same with long-haired dogs, except there’s a lot more of them to brush – and no self-respecting animal likes to sit still for too much of this.

As it turns out, there is actually a pretty simple solution to this age-old problem: just turn the hard brush into a flexible glove. The key to this working is to coat the inner surface with soft, stubby bristles.

Like with the Catit Self-Grooming Cat Brush, these feel almost like a massage to furry animals.

So, instead of having to bribe them with bacon, sedate them or tie them up, you can simply walk up to them and start petting them. Each stroke gathers about as much loose hair as a traditional brush, while being able to use individual fingers both improves the quality of cuddles and makes it easier to cover awkward areas like legs.

Once you’re done, the fur matted on the glove peels away in a single sheet – you don’t need another brush to clean this brush.

Of course, brushing is still best done outdoors, and you may want to use a normal brush in addition to this one if your dog has very dense or wiry fur. It will also not work on excessively dirty pets (yuck, anyway) and will not last long if it becomes a chew toy.

Still, if brushing is a chore for you and a source of dread for your pet, you really can’t go wrong with this one – in fact, get a pair so you can use both hands.