Coastal Pet Safari Cat Self Cleaning Slicker Brush: Listing Facts

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This listing covers the coastal pet safari self cleaning slicker brush, a single brush sold as a pack of one. The title calls it a self cleaning slicker brush and a cat grooming supply. The listing has no bullet points and no long description on the page as read, so this guide relies on the title, the directions and the specification fields. It also uses three non-Amazon sources for the grooming points. The guide does not give a price, a rating or a review summary.

Quick answer

• The listing’s directions say to brush in long strokes, in the direction of hair growth.
• The directions say to press the button on the back of the brush to release collected hair.
• The listing gives a size of 2 x 5 x 8.75 inches and a model number of W419.
• The listing carries a Verified by Transparency badge, which it describes as a code check before shipping.

What the listing describes

The directions are the clearest part of the listing. They say to use long strokes and to brush in the direction of hair growth. They also say to press the button on the back of the brush to release the hair that has collected. These two steps are the whole use instruction on the page.

The title calls the product self cleaning. The listing does not describe the mechanism beyond the button in the directions, so the button is the only self-cleaning step the page describes. The listing does not say how many presses the button needs, whether the head can be removed, or whether it can be washed.

The listing also shows a Verified by Transparency badge and says each item has a unique code that the seller checks before shipping. That is a shipping-control note. It does not describe the brush itself.

Specs

• Size option: pack of 1.
• Product dimensions: 2 x 5 x 8.75 inches, with a weight listed as 0.01 ounces.
• Item model number: W419.
• Manufacturer: Coastal Pet Products.
• Category: pet brushes for cats, listed in the cat grooming section.

The weight figure on the listing is very low for a brush of this size. The guide quotes it as listed and does not treat it as a check on the brush’s build.

Using a slicker brush on a cat

The ASPCA says: “Give your cat a good brushing to remove any loose hair and mats.” It describes body brushing this way: “Brush all over her body, including her chest and abdomen, concentrating on one section at a time to remove dead hair and tangles.” The directions on the listing say the same thing in shorter form: long strokes, in the direction the hair grows. A slicker brush suits a session that works one area at a time.

The CATVETS statement on handling says the American Association of Feline Practitioners “strongly advises the gentle and respectful handling of cats to minimize their fear and pain.” A slicker brush has fine wire or pin tips, and the listing does not describe the tips. An owner should stop a session when the cat shows discomfort and should keep the brush away from sore or wounded skin. The ASPCA also says: “Please note: There are some cats who do not tolerate being groomed.”

How often to brush

The ASPCA says: “One or two brushings per week will help kitty to keep her healthy glow.” For a long-haired indoor cat, the same page says these cats “shed throughout the year and need grooming sessions every few days to remove dead hair and prevent tangles.” A slicker brush can handle the regular sessions for a medium or long coat, but the listing does not say which coat lengths it suits. For a choice by coat length, the cat brush for long hair guide lays out the options. The listing does not set a session length, so an owner should end a session when the cat has had enough, which matches the ASPCA’s note that some cats do not tolerate grooming.

The best cat brush for medium hair guide also covers brushes for a middle-length coat, which may be closer to what this brush does.

Cleaning the brush

The directions say to press the button to release the collected hair, which is the listing’s self-cleaning step. An owner should also check the pins after each session for hair that the button did not clear. The listing does not describe a washing method, so the guide does not suggest one. An owner who wants to rinse the head should check the product packaging first.

Hairballs and loose hair

Cornell’s article “A Hairy Dilemma” says: “As your cat grooms herself, she swallows a lot of the dead hair that has come loose.” It recommends: “Get your cat accustomed to a daily brushing and combing.” The article adds that long-haired breeds “are at significantly greater risk of developing complications from hairballs than short-haired breeds.”

Brushing removes loose hair from the coat before the cat swallows it. This guide does not claim that the brush prevents hairballs. A cat that vomits often, or that seems unwell, needs a veterinarian. The article says hairballs are “usually harmless – but not always.”

Who this suits

• An owner who wants a simple slicker brush with a release button and a short use list.
• An owner who will brush one section at a time, as the ASPCA describes.
• A cat that accepts brushing and does not pull away from the brush.
• An owner who wants the release step written out plainly, since the directions name the button and nothing more.

Skip this brush if you need a wash-safe head or a listed size range for coat length, because the listing gives neither. Skip it if the cat has sore skin, since the listing does not describe the tips.

What we could not verify

• The number of pins, the pin length and the tip material.
• Whether the head can be washed or removed.
• The meaning of the weight figure on the listing.
• Whether the release button works the same way on every session. The guide did not check it, and the listing describes it only in the directions.
• Which coat lengths the brush suits best.

FAQ

What does the button do?

The directions say to press the button on the back of the brush to release the hair that has collected.

Does the listing give a size?

Yes: 2 x 5 x 8.75 inches and a model number of W419.

Does the listing have a bullet list?

No. The page as read has no bullet list and no description text, so this guide uses the directions and the specs.

Is this a good brush for a long coat?

The listing does not say. The ASPCA says long-haired indoor cats need grooming every few days, so check the coat length guide before buying.

How we chose this listing

This guide covers one listing, the Coastal Pet Safari cat self cleaning slicker brush, read on 2026-10-28. It was picked from the comb and brush list in the product file. It does not rank this brush against others and does not give a price or rating.

Sources

• ASPCA, Cat Grooming Tips: one or two brushings per week; brush all over the body one section at a time; long-haired indoor cats need grooming every few days; some cats do not tolerate grooming.
• CATVETS (FelineVMA), 2019 Respectful Handling of Cats to Minimize Fear and Pain at the Veterinary Visit: AAFP strongly advises gentle and respectful handling of cats to minimize fear and pain.
• Cornell Feline Health Center, A Hairy Dilemma: cats swallow dead hair when they groom; recommends daily brushing and combing; long-haired breeds at greater hairball risk.