Tuesday, January 13, 2009

The Well Groomed Cat

By Jason Greening

Most cats are pretty much self-sufficient as far as their cleanliness goes. However, you still need to do your part in order to keep them at optimal health and cleanliness. You can help to maintain your cat's good looks by keeping her hair clean and neat. The best way to accomplish this is by combing and trimming the hair regularly.

Proper cat grooming helps to ensure that your pet remains free from ticks and fleas. This is also a good opportunity to check for any skin irregularities, injuries or bald patches. Read on for some tips that will help keep your cat looking good.

You should purchase some essential cat grooming tools in order to make the job easier and more effective. Some of the items you're looking at are a brush, comb, scissors and grooming glove, all of which should be made specifically for this purpose.

Choose a brush with many small pinheads for grooming your cat's hair. The head should be relatively small so that brushing goes more easily. It's important that you brush your cat in the same direction as her hair grows. Otherwise, you might have one furious cat on your hands, not to mention several scratches.

Bathing your cat is another important aspect of good grooming. For best results use a small carrier and a towel with which to keep your cat calm. Choose a shampoo formulated for cats that will lather well. The shampoo should also be effective at relieving dryness and flaking on your cat's skin.

For optimal grooming, you need to make sure that your cat's hair doesn't get tangled or mangy. If you own a long haired cat, you must trim it on a regular basis. This means using a good set of scissors and a comb that are specifically designed for cat grooming. Be careful not to accidentally puncture or scratch your cat's sensitive skin.

Cat grooming gloves are a wonderful tool to help with shedding problems. As a means of brushing, it's simpler and more gentle for your cat. Find a pair that can be easily laundered. Usually, you can also use these gloves to clean up cat hair from your carpet and furniture.

Make sure that you use your pet grooming tools in a way that is soothing and pleasurable to your cat. The right cat grooming tools can make the difference between a clean and healthy cat and one whose hair is knotted and mangy. - 14915

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