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How to Keep Your Cat Clean

While most cat owners groom their cats to keep them looking their best, many neglects the importance of regular grooming. Grooming is essential for your cat’s health and well-being, and even short-haired cats can suffer as a result of poor grooming.

The amount of grooming required for your cat will vary depending on the type of coat, but adequate grooming is essential for all cats. Whether you take your cat to a groomer or do it yourself, remember why grooming is so important.

1. Twice a week, give your cat's coat a good brushing.

To maintain their fur smooth and velvety, most short-haired cats should be brushed out every other day. Although it only takes a few minutes, the procedure is crucial for your cat’s overall health and appearance. Regular grooming aids in removing loose hair that would otherwise tangle and knot.

  • Long-haired varieties could require daily, multiple times weekly, or even more frequent brushing.
  • It will be simpler to remove clumps of fur before they harden into mats if you brush your cat more frequently.

2. Comb your cat's fur.

It will be simpler to use the finer brush teeth on your cat’s fur after doing a preliminary combing. When it comes to eliminating stray hair, stainless steel de-shedding combs are very helpful. Using the same method you would to comb your own hair, move the comb carefully and smoothly along the length of your cat’s coat, making sure that it touches the skin.

Always comb your cat’s fur in the direction that it naturally lies, which is from head to tail. Its fur might itch if one were to move in the opposite direction.

As long as you’re careful and work slowly, many cats tolerate or even enjoy having their fur combed.

3. Use a brush with strong bristles to groom your cat.

When it’s time to move to a brush, go for one with short, fixed metal prongs or firm, fixed bristles. These tend to gather more shed hairs and are easier to maneuver through thick coats. Work from the head down to the tail, going over each region a few times to make it soft and fluffy, just like you did before. Do not forget to brush your cat’s stomach and turn them over.

Check your cat’s skin carefully as you brush to look for any potential problems including sores, fleas, lumps, or pimples. Additionally, keep an eye out for infection symptoms including swelling, drainage, or red or irritated skin.

4 . Separate obstinately tangled fur by hand

Before you can fully comb out your cat’s coat, you might need to manually separate any large, compacted clumps in its coat. The hairs can be coaxed and pulled with your fingertips until they start to come loose. Once you’ve teased the ends free, use a detangler brush to quickly work on the clump.

Large knots and mats might have to be taken out if you’re having trouble eradicating them.

5. Make tame knots disappear with electric cutters.

Put your cat’s skin and the problematic knot in contact with your comb’s teeth, then lift the comb to remove the knot from the skin. Electric clippers can be used to cut the knot off safely away from the skin’s surface. To act as a protective barrier, try to keep your fingers between your cat’s skin and the clippers.

Never try to cut a knot unless you have space for your comb to fit underneath it. If your cat’s skin is puckered internally, it may be easy to unintentionally nick it.

Scissors should normally be avoided because of the exposed blades’ propensity to cause mishaps.

6. Bring long-haired cats with matted fur to a trained groomer.

Clumps can occasionally move from one area of a cat’s body to another when its fur is exceptionally full, eventually merging into a single solid layer. The best course of action in these situations is to hire a professional groomer. They’ll be familiar with the safest and best techniques for grooming your cat’s particular coat. It is very important for your cat to be professionally groomed.

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