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Effective Cat Grooming
A pedicure for your cat, sir? How about a manicure for your little kitty, madam? Of course, a cat is one of nature’s cleanest animals, but as a more intelligent being, if you provide a little bit of support, they can be groomed to look even more adorable than they do now.
The cat’s very own way
Any cat worth its whiskers knows full well that if doesn’t keep itself clean it will find no place in your home. But that apart, a cat is quite a beauty-conscious animal, no kidding. Haven’t you noticed them licking themselves all over as if having a bath with tongue and saliva instead of water and towel?
This is the primary mode of grooming for cats. Don’t think it isn’t effective because it gets rid of dead cells and dried hair from the cat’s body, while adding smoothness to muscles and softness to fur. All you have to do is to add the touch of powder and shampoo, just like you do for your baby.
The fresh bath and clean brush
- If not every day, then at regular intervals, a cat must be given a shower and with water and cleansing shampoo.
- Bathing is important for cats because this is the best way to remove accumulated dirt from the fur. Again, a cat’s fur has a tendency to become a breeding ground for lice, fleas and bugs. If you shampoo it properly, these are removed and rinsed out.
- After bathing, brushing is vital. That keeps the fur soft. Brushing should be done daily, with specific brushes used for specific fur types. For shorthaired fur, for instance, it is better to use soft bristles but for long and puffy hair, you need coarser brushes.
- Brush gently, because cats have very tender skin and will not enjoy a hard brush down. Brushing all over the body is just fine but you must avoid running a brush through particularly sensitive areas like eyes and ears. This may hurt your cat and cause it to give you a sudden bite.
Cleaning the sensitive areas
- Special medicated solutions are available in the market to take care of the eyes. Wipe the eyes slowly and gently with such a solution. But be very gentle, like we said, because the cat can react at any moment.
- The ears are another problem area, since you have to dig in to remove the earwax. However, remove it you must, because it will turn infectious and damage the cat’s health.
- Don’t leave out the paws. The nails and paws acquire dirt and are most prone to infection. The paws must be washed daily if possible, with soap solution, and nails are to be trimmed at regular intervals. However, be extra careful here, because you are dealing with your cat’s sharpest part!
Here's wishing you happy grooming! Just remember to take some care, because cats typically don't like too much handling and fussing, and if you feel your cat would rather be left alone just then, try giving it a break and resume your grooming later.