Grooming Needs
Believe it or not, grooming is a great way to gauge your cat’s health because inflamed
areas, itchiness, sudden loss of hair, lumps and tenderness may signal illness. Regular
grooming also helps prevent hairballs.
If possible, introduce grooming early and perform it regularly, especially during the
spring and fall when there may be heavier shedding. Start with short sessions and
reassure and praise your cat as you groom him/her to reinforce it as a pleasant experience.
Bathing is usually unnecessary. Kittens are especially sensitive to catching colds so
bathing should be done only if absolutely necessary. Also, never trim your cat’s
whiskers as they help him “sense” the world around him.
LONGHAIRED CATS – Use a long-toothed metal comb and a stiff brush daily
to manipulate the haircoat against the way it lies so it is fluffy when you finish
SHORTHAIRED CATS – Groom weekly with a soft rubber brush or hand mitt with short bristles.
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