This works great on my senior short haired cat who has a thick coat and tends to mat. It gently takes off a ton of hair including newly forming mats with very little effort, time and no stress on the cat. Love the self cleaning feature. Retracting the tines also protects them between uses and eliminates the need for a separate cover. The handle is super comfortable. My kitty isn't crazy about being groomed but doesn't seem to mind this brush. (Note: As with all wire slicker brushes, the key is gentle, not aggressive use. If your cat has a thin coat or sensitive skin consider a different type of brush)
The price of this brush is very competitive even without the much appreciated free shipping. A detailed packing slip showing the product description and date of purchase was included should I ever need to make a warranty claim during the 5 year period. I do cat rescue and am so pleased that I just ordered 2 more.