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NO MORE CAT-ASTROPHES! mat will provide secure footing. Giving your cat a bath will remove oils and stinky stuff from their fur too. Therefore, baths are good for your cat. There are bad things and benefits from food. If cats eat to much, they could get: 1)Joint disease Clipping your cat’s nails is a very tough job without knowing some things. First, you can always just go to some shop for pets and get them cut there, but you don’t have to. If you want to get your cat’s nails yourself, make sure to get him/her to get used to you touching their leg. Next, apply pressure to the top of your cat’s foot and cushiony pad to extend their claws. Lastly, Cut! In conclusion, cutting your cat’s claws isn’t as hard with tips. 2)Heart disease 3)Diabetes But protein would give them a strong heart, a healthy reproductive system, and good vision. All in all, you can prevent bad things with good. Grooming SOURCES A big part of grooming is brushing. Brushing will remove dead hair and mats from your cat’s hair, and that will make your cat more healthy. A short haired cat should be brushed weekly, and a long haired cat should be brushed daily. You don’t want to brush them while they are stressed out, or they might scratch you All in all, brushing is a big part of grooming. Zobel, Derek. caring for your cat. 2011 “Preparing for your new cat or kitten.” international cat care. http://icatcare.org/advice/cat-care/preparing-your- new-cat-or-kitten “ A new cat at home.” Meow Foundation. http:// meowfoundation.com/resources/new-cat/ “How to exercise and play with a cat.” Petmd. http:// www.petmd.com/cat/wellness/ evr_ct_excercising_with_your_cat_a_how_to_guide Cats don’t like baths, but it’s good for them. First, it’s important to not spray their ears, eyes or nose. Plus, putting in a rubber bath Landau, Elaine. Your Pet Cat. 1997 A cat taking a bath "Bath Series: 3 - Not happy" by chrissthegirl is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0 a cat being brushed "Maestro loves being brushed - if Scott does it" by Jill is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0 15