What? Clean my cat? It's not self cleaning?
My wife and I have done a lot of kitten fostering through the years and were quite shocked on how many people did not realize they need to groom their new additions. So we decided to write a short guide on how to. Sometimes its good, when they lay on their back and let you brush their belly, it can be bad when they just dont want their nails cut. And it can be downright ugly when you try to bathe them. I still have scares.
All felines require some form of grooming. The time you spend caring for your cat and the approach you do this, mostly depends on the breed and your kitty's temperament. A kitten has been groomed by the mother as soon as it is born, the mother kitty starts her kitten's breathing by licking it. This is the reason why care is such a instinctive thing to do.
There are numerous cat care supplies which are purchasable either in stores or online. These can range from cat combs, cat shampoo, cat clippers etc. Or if you want to treat your pet to something extraordinary, you can reserve your cat a day in a cat spa.
Cats normally take care of their own grooming and just desire some aid from their owners. Kitty Catsare very clean animals and rather picky and often preen themselves all afternoon. But there are loads of reasons why you should also groom your cat.
One of the main reasons for taking care of your cat is to help put a stop to hairballs. These not only make your cat ill, but can cause intestinal blockages in extreme cases. Long-haired cats notably need assistance with this to avoid tangled fur.
An additional good reason to habitually groom your cat is that it gives you the occasion to do a broad health check. Not only can you check out the cat fur for parasites and knots, but you can check its skin and ears. Check for any irregular lumps, bites or scratches from other cats. Cats are inclined to ear mites, especially kittens. So when you groom your cat looking for a dark brown wax in your cat's ear, which is the first symptom of ear mites.
Brushing or combing is the generally the common way of grooming a cat. A longhaired cat could need grooming daily to prevent the coat becomes dull. Brushing also helps the amount of unwelcome cat fur off the furnishings in your house or your clothes. For all long or short haired cats shed is now a gadget called the Furminator. It removes the undercoat and loose fur and cutbacks the spread of up to 90% of fur. This is intended to induce the animal's natural oils, promoting better skin and a shiny coat. It is also great to eliminate hairballs.
If the only solution is to give it a bath, be outfitted. If possible, ask the help of one more person, so they can hold the cat and you can wash it. Use a suitable container ex. Washbasin or baby bathtub, a gentle cloth and a large clean dry towel. You also want special cat shampoo (by no means use regular shampoo) and a pitcher for rinsing.
If you wash your cat because of parasites, you will also need a special shampoo for cat fleas. Always check the temperature of the water before you put your cat in. Add shampoo in the water and hold your cat properly, lower him in. Avoid getting soap in your cat's eyes, work in soapy water from the neck down. Wash your cat well, use of the jar. Finally, wrap your cat in a towel and carefully dry. Some cats could let you use a hair dryer on them but put it on low, but these cats are few and far between. If you really think that your cat will not let you wash him, you can wipe it with a soft damp cloth or Kitty Wipes which are now purchasable in most pet stores.
Clipping your cats claws as part of their grooming and something that should be done with care. Numerous cat owners rather have it done at a vets. But you can buy special claw Clippers. Using them yourself you are not likely to cut your cat but it requires patience and a cat you know will stay calm.
Begin grooming your kitty while they are young because it will almost certainly get him into the custom of being groomed. It is best done when your cat is tranquil and content. It is not only builds a connection between you and your cat, but grooming can be a relaxing and pleasant activity for both cats and their owners.
So luck, happy grooming and always remember. A wet, soapy cat is a deadly weapon.
Happy grooming!
My wife and I have done a lot of kitten fostering through the years and were quite shocked on how many people did not realize they need to groom their new additions. So we decided to write a short guide on how to. Sometimes its good, when they lay on their back and let you brush their belly, it can be bad when they just dont want their nails cut. And it can be downright ugly when you try to bathe them. I still have scares.
All felines require some form of grooming. The time you spend caring for your cat and the approach you do this, mostly depends on the breed and your kitty's temperament. A kitten has been groomed by the mother as soon as it is born, the mother kitty starts her kitten's breathing by licking it. This is the reason why care is such a instinctive thing to do.
There are numerous cat care supplies which are purchasable either in stores or online. These can range from cat combs, cat shampoo, cat clippers etc. Or if you want to treat your pet to something extraordinary, you can reserve your cat a day in a cat spa.
Cats normally take care of their own grooming and just desire some aid from their owners. Kitty Catsare very clean animals and rather picky and often preen themselves all afternoon. But there are loads of reasons why you should also groom your cat.
One of the main reasons for taking care of your cat is to help put a stop to hairballs. These not only make your cat ill, but can cause intestinal blockages in extreme cases. Long-haired cats notably need assistance with this to avoid tangled fur.
An additional good reason to habitually groom your cat is that it gives you the occasion to do a broad health check. Not only can you check out the cat fur for parasites and knots, but you can check its skin and ears. Check for any irregular lumps, bites or scratches from other cats. Cats are inclined to ear mites, especially kittens. So when you groom your cat looking for a dark brown wax in your cat's ear, which is the first symptom of ear mites.
Brushing or combing is the generally the common way of grooming a cat. A longhaired cat could need grooming daily to prevent the coat becomes dull. Brushing also helps the amount of unwelcome cat fur off the furnishings in your house or your clothes. For all long or short haired cats shed is now a gadget called the Furminator. It removes the undercoat and loose fur and cutbacks the spread of up to 90% of fur. This is intended to induce the animal's natural oils, promoting better skin and a shiny coat. It is also great to eliminate hairballs.
If the only solution is to give it a bath, be outfitted. If possible, ask the help of one more person, so they can hold the cat and you can wash it. Use a suitable container ex. Washbasin or baby bathtub, a gentle cloth and a large clean dry towel. You also want special cat shampoo (by no means use regular shampoo) and a pitcher for rinsing.
If you wash your cat because of parasites, you will also need a special shampoo for cat fleas. Always check the temperature of the water before you put your cat in. Add shampoo in the water and hold your cat properly, lower him in. Avoid getting soap in your cat's eyes, work in soapy water from the neck down. Wash your cat well, use of the jar. Finally, wrap your cat in a towel and carefully dry. Some cats could let you use a hair dryer on them but put it on low, but these cats are few and far between. If you really think that your cat will not let you wash him, you can wipe it with a soft damp cloth or Kitty Wipes which are now purchasable in most pet stores.
Clipping your cats claws as part of their grooming and something that should be done with care. Numerous cat owners rather have it done at a vets. But you can buy special claw Clippers. Using them yourself you are not likely to cut your cat but it requires patience and a cat you know will stay calm.
Begin grooming your kitty while they are young because it will almost certainly get him into the custom of being groomed. It is best done when your cat is tranquil and content. It is not only builds a connection between you and your cat, but grooming can be a relaxing and pleasant activity for both cats and their owners.
So luck, happy grooming and always remember. A wet, soapy cat is a deadly weapon.
Happy grooming!
About the Author
Michael has been fostering cats for 6 years and during that time writing on related subjects. Come visit his latest website over at http://catbrushreview.com/ where he reviews the best Cat brush
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