Grooming your cat is an important part of being a good pet owner. Cats are very clean animals and groom themselves, but they also need help grooming their back ends because their tail can’t reach that area. Cat grooming helps keep them healthy by removing excess hair and dirt from their coat to prevent matting which can lead to skin problems like pyoderma (an infection of the skin due to bacterial growth). Grooming also removes loose fur which could be ingested during self-grooming or picked up on furniture nearby.
When to groom your cat?
So you may be asking, how often should I be grooming my cat?
The answer is that it can vary from cat to cat. Generally speaking, cats should be groomed every 2-4 months, but will depend on a number of factors. Outdoor cats need grooming more frequently than indoor cats.
In some cases grooming needs to happen more frequently. If a cat has frequent diarrhea, it will need additional and frequent grooming since things tend to get messy when they have loose stools.
How hard is it to groom a cat by yourself?
At first it may be a bit difficult to get your cat used to the grooming process. If you have a kitten, they quickly learn that this is not something which should cause them distress and will soon enjoy being groomed by their owners. This is why it’s particularly important to stark bathing and grooming cats at a young age.
What if my cat hates being groomed?
If your cat doesn’t like being groomed by you and tends to fight it, the best thing to do is just let them be. You do not want to risk any injury to yourself or your feline friend.
You can try hiring a professional groomer or even taking your cat to the vet if they have specific issues that need grooming such as matting or skin irritations. While it’s important to consistently groom your cat, it is equally important to keep everyone safe.
Dangers of Cat Grooming
It is very important to keep both yourself and your cat safe.
Since grooming is not something a cat is familiar with, some cats may experience a great deal of stress that can lead to potential medical issues. One of the major dangers when grooming your cat is not paying attention to their breathing. If you notice that they are having any kind of difficultly in this area, stop immediately and seek professional help or take them to a vet. The same goes for if there appears to be problems with their eyesight.
If you notice any discharge from their eyes or they are having a difficult time seeing, again seek professional help immediately. These things can indicate serious injuries to the cat which could result in blindness.
If your cat is extremely stressed out and nervous about being groomed this might be an indication that you should not continue grooming until they have been evaluated by a veterinary professional.
Where to find a cat groomer?
There are a number of places that you can find cat grooming services.
If you have family or friends who also have a fluffy feline friend, they can very likely recommend someone. This is always the easiest way to go about finding a groomer. You could also check with your local veterinarian for recommendations or check out the online reviews from your local grooming shops.
Overall, grooming is an important part of taking care of your companion.
It will help maintain the health and hygiene for both you and your pet! Grooming can also be very helpful in establishing a bond with them, allowing yourself to get more acquainted with their personality as well as build trust between the two of you.
