How To Brush A Cat?

The habit of brushing a cat is not just a matter of aesthetics. It is also important for the animal’s health. Furthermore, it is a way to establish an affective bond with the feline.

By instinct,  cats tend to clean themselves by licking their fur. This results in the accumulation of hairballs in the mouth, which they swallow.

Sometimes   these fur balls cause suffocation. To get rid of them, the cat must vomit, which is quite unpleasant for them, so cat owners should avoid this type of situation.

Brushing a cat helps keep its coat shiny. In addition, it helps to eliminate excess hair from your body, which tends to minimize the amount of hair they release into the space where they live.

Another reason why you should comb your cat is because it reduces dandruff secretion. This is one of the main causes of cat allergy. In addition, daily brushing also helps prevent the appearance of fleas or lice.

Recommendations for grooming a cat

 1.   Choose the best time to do it. Ideally, wait until the cat is relaxed, especially the first few times or when he is not yet used to being groomed.

• The best way to start is by petting the animal. We must devote ourselves to caressing the animal’s fur several times until alternating between caressing and combing.
• Experts who advocate the idea of ​​feline communication recommend talking to the animal.  Therefore, we must explain to him that he is going to be combed and ask for permission to do it.
• It is very likely that, the first few times, the cat just lets itself be cleaned and brushed. In such cases, it is advisable for the hairstyle to have a short duration. Little by little , with the confidence acquired, the combing time will be extended.

2. Use the correct comb. To comb a cat, you should use a special feline brush. Depending on the type of hair, there are brushes with stiffer or softer bristles.

•  Separate bristle brushes are ideal for long hair. In case the fur is short, the rubber brush is the most recommended.
• Remember to dampen the comb as this can help prevent the hair from spreading throughout the house.
• It’s best to start combing the cat’s back or back,   then the neck and head. Finally, you should leave it to comb your legs and belly. The last part is their least favorite part, so it’s not advisable to start there.
• Although the belly and belly part are the most difficult, you should not forget to brush them. This is where cats tend to lick themselves the most, which causes hairballs in their mouths.

A matter of time and routine

 3.   Estimate the duration. There is no exact measure of how much time you should devote to grooming a cat. The ideal time should not be less than 4 minutes.

This time is enough to reduce dandruff. As well, it is ideal for activating the skin’s natural oil and it will leave the animal’s fur glowing.

Furthermore, there is also no time limit. First of all, the cat should feel like it’s a cuddling session, so  you can brush the animal as long as you like.

4. Establish a routine. Like the rest of animals, kittens are a kind of habit. One way to get you used to brushing is to do it every day at the same time.

It is important to identify the moment when the cat is most relaxed. For this you must observe the animal’s routine; possibly before or immediately after eating is not the best time.

bathing a cat

It is customary to say that cats are not very fond of water. However, it is all about the custom.

A cat that has been bathed since childhood will be used to being bathed to clean itself. On the other hand, adult cats offer greater resistance to this ritual.

In these cases, there are some tips that should be followed:

1. Comb your cat before you bathe him. This helps to eliminate dead hair.
2. Use a pet-friendly shampoo. This type of product does not irritate mucous membranes.
3. Wear rubber gloves. This way, the cat won’t slip out of your hands because of the soap.
4. Dry the animal with a warm towel.