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Read more about regularly grooming your cat and what steps to take.
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Cats generally do not require bathes because they are so great about cleaning and grooming themselvs. Their nails naturally shed every 6-8 weeks and having them clipped actually leads to scratching because they want to make them sharp. As far as hair trimmed, that is personal preference for you. Try to brush her daily to get her used to it so there will be no tangles or mats. IF a mat does develop, then she will it cut out by the groomer. Her teeth should be brushed at least 3 times a week if able and you can do this at home with finger tooth brush and feline approved tooth past to help.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Some vets can sedate cats and then groom them or even clip them short so that you don’t need to worry about brushing as frequently. You could also try a pheromone diffuser or spray like Feliway if it’s available near you but it may not be quite enough to get the job done.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Time and patience! Some cats don't like being groomed, or can become easily overstimulated from the tines of a brush. There are some self-grooming tools out there that may be less overstimulating and more interesting to Florence, such as arches with bristles on them the cat can rub against, or even plastic brushes that attached to wall corners to all your cat to rub up against it. A softer rubber brush such as a Kong brush, or even a grooming glove rather than a deshedding glove may also be gentle enough to avoid irritation while still getting mats out. If Florence is really nervous about the brushes, start slow. You can find a treat or snack she likes (such as a smelly piece of chicken or tuna) and then just brush her ONCE and give the treat. Once she is OK with that, you can move up to brushing a few spots in between treats, and then finally grooming mats or more problematic areas until she is more used to it. If she has some very bad mats that are affecting her health and she won'
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Some cats just hate being picked up and being brushed. Don't pick Catori up if she does not like it and get a cat comb. Pet and scratch your kitty when she is comfy on the couch or hops on your lap. Pet her until she starts purring, then take the comb and while you keep scratching her, GENTLY start combing her where the hair is NOT matted. Do this for a few seconds, then stop before she notices that you are combing her. Do this often, without force or forcing her. Over time she will let you brush or comb her. I have 5 cats and all five hate being picked up, one loves being brushed, three don;t mind being brushed, and one hates it. I can now comb him for about a minute, but if and when he has a lot of hair mats, he needs to be sedated and either shaved or combed out very thoroughly. If you do not pick her up she will not nip you. It is her way of telling you that she does not like it. Scruffing her causes even more stress to her and makes her loathe the brushing or combing even
Updated on September 24th, 2025
"Tons of treats" may be needed in the short term, but can usually be phased out once Julie is used to being groomed if you're worried about her weight. Using items such as lean boiled chicken breast that are still high value while providing some nutrition can be used as a treat that is still on the healthy side. You can also adjust her diet as needed on the days you train together by giving her slightly less dinner if she's had a lot of treats that day. Getting used to grooming takes patience and practice. Start slow and gradually build up- which means you may only get her tail brushed the first day, etc. If she likes the zoom groom OK, starting with that first and then working up to other brushes may help. If she accepts petting or brushing with it, you can brush with it for a bit, offer a treat (or if you're adamantly opposed to treats, a favorite toy or bit of catnip instead), and then switch to a different brush and repeat. You may only be able to get a few brushes in at first, an
Updated on September 24th, 2025