How To Groom A Cat

Brushing Your Cat is Something You should Do Every Week.

Cats do not like to be dirty. Most cats spend a good part of their day licking their paws and face to stay clean and tidy. However, despite this, most cats do need to be brushed. This removes loose fur, preventing them developing hair balls from swallowing their loose fur. While cats can sometimes cough up hairballs, they can sometimes clog the intestinal tract. Plus you don't want cat sick on your carpet do you? Grooming also remove dirt and debris that the cat hasn't been able to remove himself. It is also a great opportunity to check for fleas and ticks.

If you thought your cat would hate to be groomed, you may be surprised at how much he actually enjoys the experience. Of course, it is much easier to accustom your cat to brushes and combs when he is still a young kitten. Gently brush or comb over your kitten's coat, following the grain of the fur from his neck to his tail. If he begins to grow irritable, stop grooming him and play with him for a few minutes until he is relaxed. Do not groom his face or paws with the brush or comb, as most cats do not like this. Be gentle when you brush his belly as most cats are very sensitive in this area.

For cats who do not like to be brushed, you can try a different grooming tool, the grooming glove. While your cat is happily enjoying a nice, luxurious kitty massage, the glove is working to remove loose hair and debris, just as a brush would do. Your cat should not mind having his face groomed with a glove, but he may still object to having his paws groomed.

While you are brushing your cat's coat, be sure you take the time to check out his eyes and ears. His eyes should be clear and bright, without matter in their corners and his ears should be clean and pink. Excess dirt in a cat's ears can be a sign of ear mites. These mites if left untreated may cause deafness, so be sure to take him to the veterinarian if you suspect mites.

Next, if your cat is not de-clawed, you should use pet nail clippers to remove the hooks on the ends of his claws. There is a video below demonstrating how to clip cats claws. It is very important not to clip on the pink part of the claw which has blood vessels in it. Just cut the very tip of the claw.

You should also check his teeth to be sure there is no tartar buildup.

Finally, if you have a long haired cat and his coat has become matted, you may need to have him shaved. Most cats need to be sedated since they will not tolerate the animal clippers, so you may have to take your cat to the veterinarian to be groomed. Being shaved is a stressful experience for your cat, so it is best to avoid this process by keeping his coat tangle free.

Video How to Clip Your Cats Claws