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Cat Grooming
sheets and clothing and need to be bathed
regularly.
Giving Kitty the purrrfect bath!
Th e frequency of bathing your cat is
determined by the type of hair, density
of coat and skin texture it possesses. Th e
colour of your cat’s coat also needs to be
taken into account. For instance, white, blue
and pale coloured cats require to be bathed
more frequently than their darker coloured
counterparts.
While most experts suggest bathing, fl uff
drying and combing long-haired cats a
minimum of every eight weeks, many cat
owners worry about over-bathing their
cat. If you use quality cat products that are
gentle and safe for felines, you are unlikely
to risk over-bathing your cat.
Home bathing vs.
Professional Grooming Services:
Many cats despise bathing and can turn from
being cute little fur babies into all things
pointy! If you are sure you can control your
cat’s temperament and keep it from clawing
its way out of the bath, you can bathe him/
her at home. But, it is advisable for you to
clip kitty’s nails in advance!
Many cats despise bathing and can turn from
being cute little fur babies into all things pointy!
If you are sure you can control your cat’s
temperament and keep it from clawing its way out
of the bath, you can bathe him/her at home
Adult cats are known to brew trouble when
approached for a bath. Th is can become a
tricky aff air if it isn’t accustomed to receiving
regular baths. For such cases you can seek
the help of a professional cat grooming
service that will not only help relax and
bathe your cat but will also provide experts
to groom it from head to toe.
Brushing your cat:
An essential task
Brushing your cat is necessary to get rid
of any tangles, dirt, knots and dead hair
from the coat. It also helps locate any cuts,
scrapes, bruises or fl eas on the cat. Some
cats need to be brushed or combed daily,
while others need to be groomed once every
few days.
Experts suggest introducing your cat to
brushing when it is still a kitten so that it
becomes accustomed to it. Th is is benefi cial
for both the cat and the cat owner as they
can spend quality time and bond with each
other during these sessions.
Cat Grooming
tools and tips
Make sure that the brush you intend using
on kitty doesn’t have very sharp bristles as it
might scratch her skin. Avoid taking a dog
grooming brush for your cat as a cat’s skin
is more delicate than a dog’s skin and might
get bruised.
Focus on areas such as the chest, belly and
back of legs that mat easily. In case, you are
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unable to de-tangle all the knots and mats,
seek the help of a professional groomer.
Hairballs:
A major health hazard in cats
Hairballs are tiny hook-like structures
of dead hair that a cat catches on its
tongue while grooming itself and ends up
swallowing them. Most of this hair passes
through the cat’s digestive tract without
causing any issues. But if the hair remains
in the stomach, it forms a hairball. Most cats
make a hacking or retching sound and vomit
it out, but a potentially life-threatening
situation might arrive indicating a blockage
when the cat continues to gag or make
retching sounds without throwing up the
hairball.
Hairballs are not only unpleasant but can
cause serious health issues in cats such as
intestinal blockages. Regular grooming
helps prevent hairballs and keeps kitty in
good health.
Th us, we can conclude that grooming your
cat has a host of benefi ts for your feline
friend. It helps prevent various health
issues and keeps kitty looking its best.
Nowadays, several cat grooming services
and spas are available that promise to
pamper your furry companions. If a home
grooming session seems out of the question,
you can approach a professional groomer to
bathe and brush your cat. Regular grooming
will relax your cat and help it live a happier
and healthier life.