Sometimes Cats Need Help With their Grooming
Posted by GuestW on Jan 21, 2009 in Cats • No commentsMost cats are self-sufficient as far as their cleanliness goes. However, sometimes you still need to do your part in order to keep them at optimal health and cleanliness. Your cat will continue to look good if you help to keep her hair clean and tidy. Frequent trimming, brushing and combing of your cat’s hair are the ways to achieve this.
Proper cat grooming helps to ensure that your pet remains free from ticks and fleas. This is also a good opportunity to check for any skin irregularities, injuries or bald patches. Here are some simple grooming tips that will help your cat look her best at all times.
You should purchase some essential cat grooming tools in order to make the job easier and more effective. Some of the items you’re looking at are a brush, comb, scissors and grooming glove, all of which should be made specifically for this purpose.
Choose a brush with many small pinheads for grooming your cat’s hair. It should also have a small head to ensure easier brushing. Proper grooming requires that you brush your cat in the direction that her hair grows. Otherwise, you might have one furious cat on your hands, not to mention several scratches.
Bathing your cat is another important aspect of good grooming. To make the job easier, bathe her while in a carrier and use a towel to keep her as calm as possible. Choose a shampoo formulated for cats that will lather well. The shampoo should also be effective at relieving dryness and flaking on your cat’s skin.
An important aspect of cat grooming involves ensuring that your cat’s hair doesn’t become matted and tangled. If your cat has long hair, trimming it regularly is essential. This means using a good set of scissors and a comb that are specifically designed for cat grooming. Use caution so you don’t prick or scratch the skin that lies at the base of your cat’s coat.
Cat grooming gloves are a wonderful tool to help with shedding problems. They also make brushing easier and gentler. Find a pair that can be easily laundered. Usually, you can also use these gloves to clean up cat hair from your carpet and furniture.
Make sure that you use your pet grooming tools in a way that is soothing and pleasurable to your cat. There’s no doubt that with the proper tools, your cat will avoid bad hair days and appear sleek and well groomed.
