5 EASY TIPS TO GROOM A CAT AT HOME

Are you a cat owner? Spending a lot of money on grooming salons? Need to groom your cat at home but don’t know where to start? Want to make the process fun for both of you? You have dropped to the right place, all your queries will be answered here.

As a feline parent, you may feel that your baby can do all the cleaning and grooming by herself, but that is not true. Though kittens are good at cleaning their exterior, they need help with interior cleaning.

Cats are low-maintenance pets, but a little grooming is good for health. It also strengthens the relationship between the cat and its owners. So let’s get started! Listed below are the 5 easy ways of grooming the cats at home.

• Brushing:

In 2020, over 25 billion Canadian dollars were spent on cat care. Cats know how to self groom themselves, but they don’t know how to remove the dead and loose skin, dirt, and dandruff flakes. This is the reason you see hairs all over the place.

Hairless cats don’t need brushing. Weekly brushing is needed for short and medium-haired cats. While the long-haired cats need daily brushing to keep their hairs untangled. Be gentle near the chest and belly and do a comb to remove the fur from the undercoat as well.

• Bathing:

How much your cat needs to have a bath depends upon her fur and lifestyle. A hairless breed cat needs a weekly bath to remove the dirt and sweat buildup. Remember to use a good shampoo and conditioner for bathing your dirty cats.

Cats don’t like water on their nose, ears, or eyes, so avoid putting water on their face. Use a damp cloth and earbuds to clean the dirt in the eyes, nose, and ears. Also, use lukewarm water to clean their paws and under nails.

• Nails Trimming

Trimming the nails brings comfort to the cats and protects you and your household things. The process of trimming the nails at home is intimidating for everyone, but we have some tips to make your experience better.

Firstly buy a good nail clipper. This will make the process very comfortable for your kitty. Make your cat comfortable before starting the process. Avoid clipping the nail near the pink area. Only clip the sharp tips. If you unintentionally cut the quick and start bleeding, put pressure over there and apply cornstarch to stop it.

• Skincare:

Hydration is the key to good skin. Low water intake can cause health problems. Chronic kidney disease is common in cats in middle to old age. Increase the water intake if your cat’s gum looks pale.

Introduce wet cat food in her diet. Give a small dose of omega 3 fatty acids after approval from the vet. For hairless cats, use good moisturizers to help them during dry winters.

Final Takeaway:

Sigmund Freud says: “Time spent with cats is never wasted.”

With simple care, you can keep your little pussycat’s ears, eyes, nose, toes healthy and clean. Because clean cats are happy cats.

Grooming also makes a stronger bond between you and your cat. Doctor grooming sessions can be very expensive, it’s always good to try the home grooming tips discussed above.