Hi, GILL - a while back someone suggested the dryer sheets, but I was paranoid about my guys licking off the chemicals. Just a mom who worries too much!

Neither Cole nor Oscar - or any sensible cat I know - likes being sprayed. So I use the brush the way you do - I stand close to one of the cats, but turn so the spray doesn't hit them and spritze the brush instead. Works fine - so does a wide tooth slicker comb.

Mats are a PAIN, aren't they? Cole had some around his....er....underams?...that the vet had to trim off, so I try and keep that area brushed too.