Grooming your cat

Cats are extremely clean animals, but even the most fastidious cat will benefit from a little help with grooming. Especially if they have long hair. Grooming your cat is also an excellent way to bond.


Grooming is an excellent way to bond with your cat and it will also give you a chance to check for any irregularities such as the odd flea.

How often?

If your cat is longhaired, you should comb her once a day, or at least a couple of times a week. Short- haired cats only need to be brushed once a week.

What you'll need

There are specially designed grooming tools for longhaired cats, but at the very least you'll need a good brush and comb. If your cat is shorthaired, a rubber "curry" brush is all you'll need.


If your cat's fur isn't too tangled just give her coat a good brush. This shouldn't take longer than 5 to 15 minutes. Most cats love to be brushed, but if yours doesn't seem keen, let her go and try again later.


Bath time


Be prepared

Most cats don't really like getting wet, but if you have the shampoo and towel close to hand, bath-time will be quicker and easier. To make things even easier, ask someone to help - then one can hold the cat while the other does the washing.



Fill the bath just high enough to reach your cat's belly. And make sure you test the water to make sure it's not too hot. You don't have to use a bathtub - a couple of bowls will do just as well. You can use one for the soapy water and the other for rinsing.

Wet, wet, wet

When the bath's ready, bring your cat into the room and shut the door - you don't want a soapy cat running around the house! You may want to put cotton balls in your cat's ears to help keep water out. Then, gently lower her in to the water and reassure her with soothing words and constant physical contact.




Wrap up warm


Trimming nails

Cats scratch to keep their claws in trim, but you'll need to help out too. Make sure you get your cat used to it while she's young and it'll be easier in the long-term.


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