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5 Tips for Grooming a Cat

5 Tips for Grooming a Cat

 

Grooming a cat can be quite challenging especially for new beginners. This is why it is very important before you actually go and get your own pet cat, you must at least know the basics on how to groom it. Proper pet grooming ensures that you are a responsible pet owner. Not only does grooming make your pet look good, it also keeps your pet healthy because it is not exposed to a lot of germs. If you want to have a pet cat, you must first learn these five tips on how to properly groom your pet. If you think you can do these tips, then you are definitely ready to have a cat.
Do not force anything when trimming your cat's nails
The nails of a cat can be very dangerous both to your skin and to your furniture. This the main reason why it is very important that you trim your cat's nails on a regular basis. Unfortunately some cats do not like getting their nails trimmed. This means they will be fighting at all times whenever you try to trim its nails. Do not force your cat when it does not want to. Being able to trim one or two nails is already good enough.
Brush your cat regularly
Brushing is a very important grooming technique. Brushing ensures that your cat's coat is shiny and clean at all times. You should get a brush that is appropriate for the hair length of your cat. You won't have any problems getting your cat to stay still in order to brush it. Cats like getting brushed.
Cut away matted cat hair
If the hair of your cat is a bit on the long side., it will get matted on a regular basis. The matting can come from any substances that attach to your cat's hair. Matting can be very painful for your cat. You should cut way the matted part as soon as you see it in your cat.
Clean your cat's ears
You should clean your cat's ears twice a month at least. You can use cotton balls to remove any residue inside your cat's ears. This helps prevent any infection from building up in your cat's ears. You should be very gentle when you try to clean your cat's ears.
Prepare your cat for bathing while it is still young
You can condition your cat to regularly take baths if you prepare it at an early age. If your cat is accustomed to regular bathing as a kitten, it will not complain if you continue to bath it when it grows up. This is the main reason why you should start bathing your pet cat when it is still a kitten. If you do this, you will have an easier time if you implement other pet grooming techniques.



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