Cat grooming is necessary?!

Cat has the second most popularity as a pet. Cats are quite, adorable and gives a lot of positive energy to the owner. As like the dogs, cats need proper care and grooming for a healthier life. 

What is a pet grooming?

A pet grooming means a process of pet’s bathing, clipping and proper washing. Pets generate a lot of bacteria on their skin if you don’t bathe them or wash properly for a long time. Pet grooming os the process to make a pet clean and look gorgeous.  

Grooming a cat is enjoyable for both the owner and the cat itself. It’s better to set a grooming schedule for the cat. There is also an important part of grooming. The owner need to be in a good mood while grooming the cat otherwise this can stress the cat out. 

★ How to groom a cat?

A cat may become impatient while grooming at first. That’s why, the first few grooming must not take a long time. When the cat copes up with grooming, the owner can take a long time for the grooming process. 

Some basic instruments for grooming:

•Fur care:

Brush

Shampoo and conditioner

Washcloth or wipes

Cotton balls

Towel

• Dental care

Toothbrushes, finger brushes, or cotton gauze

Toothpaste

• Claw care

Nail clippers

Styptic powder to stop nail bleeding

If you don’t have styptic powder, corn starch will also work to stop the bleeding.

• Ear care

Ear cleaning solution

Cotton balls or gauze

And their food treats if they like them.

The steps of grooming a cat:

1. Bathing: Cats have built in grooming system. But, if it goes into something dirty then the owner should give them a bath. The polite way to bathe a cat is to give her a brush first then putting cotton in her ears and then giving a bath. This process will reduce the risk of getting scratched. Special shampoos for cats should be used. The owner should avoid human modified shampoos for cats.

2. Brushing: Cats have either long or short hair. Though cats clean themselves, but brushing a cat regularly will save the cat from dirt, grease and dead hair. If the cat has long hair, the owner should brush the cat once or twice a week. The owner can brush the cat gently so that the skin doesn’t get hurt. The cat can be brushed while she is sleeping.  

4. Ear care: Cats also get some tiny parasites called ear mites in their ear. These tiny things can hinder the cats ear and can lead to hearing problems. The owner should use cotton with specially formulated ear cleaner and then clean the ear mites from ear canal. 

The owner should hold the earflip with one hand and squeeze the dirt with other hand.

5. Paw and nail care: The nails should be trimmed within every few weeks. It will help preventing breaking, infection and irregular geits happen from the long nails. The owner should wrap the cat in a towel and then use the nail-cutter specially made for cats. 

6. Dental care: Cats need clean and sharp teeth. The cats gum should be firm, pink and not swollen. The owner should wash the brownish tatar and avoid hurting the teeth. Owner should use specifically made toothbrush and feline toothpaste. Salt and water can be used sometimes. Start by massaging gently  the cat’s gum with finger or cotton.

FAQ:

Do cats clean thein own body?

Cats clean their own coat for some several reasons. It helps them to regulate their bidy temperature keep their coats clean and smooth. 

How oftn they do their own cleaning?

Cats spend more than half of their days to clean their body. They do it as a habit. 

How do they clean their body?

Cats lick the chin and whiskers ar first and then shoulder and foreleg. She then wash her both flanks and hind legs then the genitals and the tail from tip to end. 

Though cats clean themselves, but it’s important to take further care of the cats to avoid serious health problems. Groominh the cats will make them feel fresh and look beautiful.  A careful owner will set a grooming schedule for his/her cat and examine her by a vet periodically.