Everything you should know about cat grooming

Cats are tidy, and they usually clean themselves, but they need some help when it comes to grooming. Although felines naturally groom themselves, we should practice keeping their hair and skin clean as their responsible owners. 

Trying to groom your furry friend might seem crazy, but the benefits of maintaining great skin and coat health for your favorite pet are many. Cat grooming is possible, even at home, and this is why we did our best to collect all the information you need to do it correctly.

Make grooming as enjoyable as possible 

The process of cat grooming should be fun for you and your pet, but not all cats are the same. The best time to schedule grooming is when a cat feels the most relaxed - after dinner, maybe when it is a bit sleepy. 

Don’t forget you should be in a good mood, too, as cats quickly get stressed if you are grumpy.

When grooming a cat for the first time, don’t expect it to be happy and calm. It may quickly become impatient, so keep your first sessions short, only five or ten minutes long.

Brushing

Our pets need regular brushing to keep their coats tidy, particularly when having long fur. Brushing helps remove dirt and keep their skin and hair healthy. 

There are two types of cats; short and long hair.

Cats with short hair are usually recommended to be brushed once a week. 

On the other hand, long-hair cats are recommended to be brushed every day. 

Brushing your feline will remove old hair from her coat and improve blood circulation together with the quality of its skin. 

Another important thing is to use a good brush, like a comb, specifically designed to remove excess fur.

Solving problems with hairballs

Like Maine Coons and Persians, long-haired breeds usually have a hairball problem. Felines that shed a lot or groom themselves too much do have hairball problems, as they swallow many furs. 

The more fur you remove, the less will result in hairballs in your cat’s stomach. Brushing or combing your cat regularly is an efficient way to minimize hairballs.

Why is grooming a cat so important? 

Especially when it comes to more giant cats with longer fur, felines may develop severe mats and irritating “hot spots” that may cause discomfort and sometimes even pain.

Although cats are good at taking care of themselves, their self-grooming doesn’t get through the topcoat, which is why they need our help.