Neglecting to brush your kitty’s coat can lead to painful tangles and a bellyful of hair.It’s also important to check around your cat’s anus for tan, rice-sized objects-these may indicate the presence of tapeworm. Sneak a peek under her tail to check for feces attached to the fur that may need to be snipped away with scissors. Check for ticks and flea dirt, black specks of dried blood left behind by fleas. During your weekly grooming sessions, run your hands along your cat’s body, checking for wounds, bumps and hidden tangles.If the knots don’t come out by hand, try using a mat-splitter. You can sprinkle talcum powder over knots and gently use your fingers to tease them apart. Make a part down the middle of her tail and gently brush out the fur on either side. Comb the neck fur upward, toward her chin. Start with her abdomen and legs, gently combing the fur upward toward her head. For long- haired cats: Long-haired cats who live indoors shed throughout the year and need grooming sessions every few days to remove dead hair and prevent tangles.A rubber brush can be especially effective for removing dead hair on cats with short fur. Brush all over her body, including her chest and abdomen, concentrating on one section at a time to remove dead hair and tangles. Work along the lie of her fur, brushing in the direction the coat grows. For short- haired cats: With a metal comb, work the brush through your cat’s fur from head to tail to remove dirt and debris.
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There shouldn’t be any bald patches or signs of fleas and ticks, and her skin should be free of wounds and unusual bumps. If it’s healthy, her hair will have a natural gloss and spring back under your hand when you touch it.
Before brushing, check out the condition of your kitty’s coat.One or two brushings per week will help kitty to keep her healthy glow-and you’ll find that regular sessions are especially beneficial when your cat ages and is no longer able to groom so meticulously on her own. Reward your cat with endless praise-and her favorite treat-for a successful bathing session.īrushing your cat not only removes dirt, grease and dead hair from her coat, but it helps to remove skin flakes and stimulates blood circulation, improving the overall condition of her skin.If your pet has long hair, you may need to carefully untangle her fur with a wide-toothed comb. If your kitty doesn’t mind the noise, you can use a blow dryer-on the lowest heat setting. Wrap your cat in a large towel and dry her with it in a warm place, away from drafts.Plain water is fine unless her face is very dirty-in which case, we recommend using an extra-diluted solution of shampoo, being very cautious around her ears and eyes. Use a washcloth to carefully wipe your pet’s face.Take good care that all residue has been removed, as it can irritate the skin and act as a magnet for dirt. Thoroughly rinse the shampoo off your cat with a spray hose or pitcher again, be sure the water is lukewarm.Take care to avoid the face, ears and eyes. Gently massage your pet with a solution of one part cat shampoo (human shampoo can dry out her skin) to five parts water, working from head to tail, in the direction of hair growth.If you don’t have a spray hose, a plastic pitcher or unbreakable cup works great. Use a hand-held spray hose to thoroughly wet your pet, taking care not to spray directly in her ears, eyes and nose.Fill with three to four inches of lukewarm (not hot, please!) water. Place a rubber bath mat in the sink or tub where you’ll be bathing your kitty so she doesn’t slip.Gently place some cotton in her ears to keep the water out.Give your cat a good brushing to remove any loose hair and mats.For your own protection, we recommend trimming Fluffy’s claws before bathing.A play session with a cat dancer or other toy of choice can help tire out even the friskiest of felines.f Schedule baths when your cat is at her most mellow.
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