A device for brushing animals, provided with a mounting unit (1) for mounting the device to a stationary construction element. A pivot element (2) is connected with the mounting unit (1). A frame (3) is connected with the pivot element (2) in such a way that it is pivotable about said pivot element and comprises a hollow, internal space (4). A brushing unit (5) is fastened on the frame (3), and comprises a driven axis (6), which extends into the space (4). The device is further provided with a driving motor (7) with a drive shaft (8) for driving the brushing unit (5) and a transmission element (9), which is disposed between the drive shaft (8) of the driving motor (7) and the driven axis (6) for transmitting rotation from the drive shaft (8) to the driven axis (6). The transmission element (9) and the driving motor (7) are disposed in the hollow, internal space (4) of the frame (3).
