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A detailed guide for cat grooming

To keep your cat happy, healthy and clean is essential to properly groom your cat. When reading this section you will learn how and when to groom your cat and also what equipment to use. You will learn how to brush your cat, your cat's bathroom, how to clean your ears cats and cats how to care for their teeth.

Brushing and combing your cat

Cats spend 10 percent of their waking hours grooming themselves by licking dirt and excess skin from his cloak, but this is not enough to keep them Clean and some cats are not cleaned properly. You must brush and comb your cat in a regular basis. The short-haired cats are easier to groom long haired cats. If you are unsure of what your cat is, visit the race. When you are preparing your cat should be alert and control for fleas, scars, wounds and lumps.

The first thing you need to know is the difference between a cat and a comb cat brush. A cat comb is used to remove excess hair, remove nodes and to remove dirt. A cat's brush to fluff her hair and make it smooth and good looking. If you own long-haired cat I recommend buying both a comb and a brush as we shall see, if you have a shorthaired cat is not as important, but may do if desired.

Alternatively you can choose to buy a cat grooming kit that includes a comb, brush and everything you need. You may purchase the equipment appropriateness of their local pet store but could also consider buying online. There are many different combs and brushes to choose from and they all have their advantages and disadvantages. For best results and not spend a fortune you should buy a wide range of tooth comb, a brush and a flea comb. All this should cost less than $ $ 10.

It is a waste of time brushing your cat with a regular comb / brush. The advantages of using a cat brush is that it protects the natural oils the body, the bristles gently remove tangles and after brushing your cat will have a bright, handsome, healthy coat. But more importantly is designed to remove excess hair, then in the future, when your cat does not swallow so much hair clean, which prevents a fur ball.

If you have a cat, should be groomed from an early age as is customary in the process and can not find an experience of fear and anxiety. You can enjoy the preparation procedure, but most of all I will not have to train later in life. If you have an older cat who does not like being brushed and finds the experience frightening, the introduction Preparation slow and not make the sessions more than five minutes. If this fails, you can try to end the grooming session with playtime for your cat hope that every day. One of the most important things to remember is that a short session each day is better than one long session each week.

As I mentioned earlier before, short-haired cats are easier to groom long haired cats, is a bit more difficult and the process may take a little more. If you own a shorthaired cat should groom on a weekly basis or every few days and should have 5 to 10 minutes. If you own a long haired cat preparing to do all day or every two days, and must have 10 to 20 minutes. By now you're thinking "how can you brush a cat for 20 minutes. The process of preparing not just brushing, but also the nose and ears cleaned if necessary and at times you brush your cat. For more information about these, read on.

To groom your cat, follow these simple steps:

-Place your cat on a bench or table. It depends on what your cat is more comfortable, some owners brush their cat in her lap.

-Brush gently from head to tale using short and gentle strokes with your comb to remove knots, do not pull it hard Conversely, pain and anguish of your cat, making the experience unpleasant and pleasant. For best results also in the brush under her neck and stomach. If you have a flea comb, brush from head to tale.

-Use a brush to fluff the hair, if you are unsure of what brush to use, ask your local pet store. A cat brush is good for your cat's appearance and health and can be brought from different places.

Bathing your cat

It is not necessary to bath your cat unless it is very dirty. Most people who have rewarded the cats bath their cat on a regular basis. Many cats do not like water and find a bathroom an ordeal. If you ever need to bath your cat, the following information will tell you how. The first thing to do is brush your cat to remove excess hair and dirt. Talk to your cat to keep it relaxed voice as calm as possible and not make quick movements. Get everything ready before This document shows start 4-6 towels, shampoo, hair dryer and cotton balls. You can use special cat shampoo or you can use normal shampoo but it really does a difference.

Use cotton balls to protect water from entering their ears cats. If your cat has smaller ears use only half or even a quarter. If you have a bathroom or laundry hose, use it makes it much easier. If you do not have a hose to use a cup or container plastic. You should not wear clothes well because it is likely that you will end up as wet as your cat. Wash your cat in a bathroom or laundry. Start by wetting with warm water. Avoid wetting the eyes and ears as much as possible unless they are very dirty.

Keep your cat firmly, as they try to escape and probably bite and scratch you. Once the cat is wet apply shampoo and gently massage. If your cat is very dirty can shampoo twice. Rinse your cat from top down and make sure you get all the shampoo out. Use the towels to dry your cat as best he can finish the job off with a hairdryer.

Clean the ears of their cats

Cleaning your cat's ears should be a part of their grooming routine. To get rid of dirt and wax, use a cotton swab but never go deeper than you can see, because it can cause permanent damage to hearing of your cat. It should be every month.

Dental Care

Many people do not brush their cats teeth often enough, some never have. If your cat's teeth are not brushed, bacteria build up and can be in tooth loss. You should brush your cat's teeth every week. If you have a kitten should start brushing when all 36 teeth have grown, which is around 6 months of age. If you have an adult cat, introduce slowly and keep the sessions short.

You can buy special toothbrushes designed for cats, toothbrush but a child will be just as good, just make sure that the bristles are soft so as not to cut the gums. Do not use normal toothpaste, because will cause digestive problems and make your cat sick. You can buy toothpaste for your special cat pet store, veterinarian or online.

For the correct brush your cat's teeth begin gently brushing the outer surface of the teeth. Do not wash the inside of the teeth until your cat is used for the process. Brush with movements circular from the bottom of the rubber on the tips of the teeth. Some cats require professional cleaning when there is a serious accumulation of tartar. Brushing teeth your cat into account the condition of your cat's gums.

Consult your veterinarian if your gums are swollen, if there is any bleeding, bad breath, drooling, spots, sores, refusal to open his mouth or refusing to eat. If your cat has any of these symptoms is not an opportunity you have gum disease. Disease Gum is common in cats and can be fatal if not treated. It begins with the accumulation of plaque and tartar that causes roots to become infected. This can be prevented through regular brushing.

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