True Touch glove, right hand is a blue-and-black deshedding glove for dogs and cats. It's made of silicone and textile and fastens on the hand with a Velcro strap that adjusts the fit. According to the manufacturer, it has no sharp corners or edges, so it doesn't injure the skin; it has a pleasant massaging effect, and pets take grooming as petting and don't resist — unlike with a stiff brush. The working surface is large: grooming a medium dog takes no more than 10 minutes a day, the manufacturer says. The glove is flexible, so it reaches awkward areas easily. Its listed dimensions are 23×17×1.5 cm (the product name says 24×17 cm).
Why brush out the coat
Regular grooming reduces hair on furniture, clothes and carpets. For cats it's especially important: they swallow hair when grooming, and a lot of it in the stomach can cause digestive problems. Grooming also helps you keep an eye on the skin and spot parasites early. More in dog coat care at home and hairballs in cats: what to do.
Key specs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | deshedding glove |
| Hand | right |
| Material | silicone, textile |
| Size | 23×17×1.5 cm per the specs |
| Fastening | adjustable Velcro |
| Colour | blue and black |
| For | dogs and cats |
Pros
- Feels like petting. Pets don't resist.
- No sharp edges. Doesn't injure the skin.
- A massaging effect. According to the manufacturer.
- Velcro strap. Fits different hand sizes.
- Flexible. Reaches awkward spots.
- For dogs and cats. Usable on several pets.
Cons
- Right hand only. Left-handers need another.
- Not for mats. Matted fur needs a comb.
- Weak on dense undercoats. A slicker or deshedding tool is better.
- Size differs between name and specs. 24×17 vs 23×17 cm.
How to use it
Put the glove on and fasten the Velcro. Stroke your dog or cat smoothly in the direction of hair growth, covering the whole body and gently doing the belly, tail and other sensitive areas. Pull the collected fur off the glove by hand. Rinse the working surface afterwards.
When a glove is enough
The glove works well for short and medium coats, for daily grooming during shedding and for pets that fear brushes. For long coats with mats and a dense undercoat, add a comb or slicker brush — for example the Artero Giant Comb.
For nervous pets
Many cats and dogs try to avoid being brushed with a stiff brush. A glove feels like ordinary petting, so it's a handy way to get your pet used to grooming. Start with short sessions and praise your pet, then gradually lengthen them.
How often to groom
During shedding, use the glove daily for a few minutes. At other times, once or twice a week is enough for short-coated pets. Regularity matters more than duration: pets tolerate short, calm sessions better than rare, long ones.
Before and after bathing
Brush out loose hair before a bath so shampoo spreads better and the drain clogs less. After washing and drying, go over the coat again to collect loosened fluff.
Caring for the glove
After each use, remove the fur and rinse the silicone surface with warm water. Dry it before storing. If you use it on several pets, wash it between sessions.
What else helps
For hair that clings to furniture and clothes, a Trixie Lint Brush is handy. More tools are in the grooming tools section.
Who it suits
Owners of short- and medium-coated cats and dogs, especially pets that fear brushes, for gentle daily grooming during shedding.
Verdict
The True Touch is a silicone and textile right-hand deshedding glove with a Velcro strap: it gently gathers loose hair, feels like petting to your pet and doesn't injure the skin. The downsides are that it's right-hand only, it can't handle mats or a dense undercoat, and the size differs between the name and the specs.
FAQ
Which animals is it for?
Dogs and cats.
Which hand?
The right hand.
What is it made of?
Silicone and textile.
How does it fasten?
With an adjustable Velcro strap.
Does it remove mats?
For mats, a comb or mat splitter is better.
How do I clean it?
Pull off the fur by hand and rinse with warm water.
What size is it?
23×17×1.5 cm per the specs.
