Cats do a good job of keeping themselves cleaned and groomed, but you will at some point need to bathe your feline. If you start them when they are young, they will become accustomed to being bathed. Some even will enjoy it, as it’s extra attention from their favorite person, YOU!
Clipping Your Cats Claws
If you keep your cat indoors, get into the habit of clipping its claws regularly. If neglected, they can over grow and pierce the paw pad. This can cause infection, which may require veterinary treatment.
Expose the cats claw by pressing lightly on the foot. Using claw clippers or sharp nail clippers, cut off the white claw tips. If your not sure how much to cut, be cautious and cut off just a little.
Cleaning Your Cats Eyes
The most striking feature on just about any cat is the eyes. The eyes of a healthy cat should be clear and bright. Sometimes, your cat’s eyes may get runny or weepy and a crust may form. If this crust is allowed to remain, it could block the tear ducts and become infected. Consequently, it is important to know the proper way to clean your cat’s eyes in order to keep them healthy and infection-free.
Boil a cup of regular tap water. Add a teaspoon of table salt to the boiled water, stir until it’s dissolved and allow to cool to lukewarm temperature. Dip the ends of several cotton swabs into the warm salt water solution and tap off excess water. Holding the cotton swabs in one hand and the kitten or cat in the other, apply the saltwater solution to one of the cat’s affected eyes. When the eye is clean discard the soiled cotton swabs and wash your hands thoroughly.If your cat’s eyes appear red or swollen, if there is a greenish or puss-like discharge, or if the crust keeps reappearing despite your best efforts to keep the eyes clean, you should contact your veterinarian as soon as possible as these may be it may signs of an infection or other eye problem (such as feline conjunctivitis or feline pink eye).
Cleaning your cats teeth
Cleaning your cat’s teeth should be an important part of the grooming routine. It might be difficult to clean the teeth of an adult cat that is not used to the process. But it’s simple after you’ve had a few practice sessions. Try to do this every day to promote healthy teeth and gums.
Do not use ordinary toothpaste to clean your cats teeth. You should buy a toothpaste made for pets. Put a little toothpaste on your cats lips to get it accustom to the taste. Lightly touch the gums with a cotton swab to prepare it for the feel of a toothbrush. When your cat is ready, try brushing its teeth with a toothbrush and toothpaste. You may need help to keep the cat still.
Cleaning Your Cats Ears
Inflammation or dark colored wax in a cats ear may indicate a disorder like ear mites. You should only remove a foreign body if its on the surface. If its lodged in the canal, ask your vet to remove it. After examining the ears for dark wax, gently wipe away any dirt on the inside of ear with a cotton ball, moistened in baby oil. Be very careful as you clean the ears-if you rub them too vigorously, you may damage them, or cause your cat discomfort. Use a light, circular motion
How To Brush A Longhair Cat
Groom your longhair every day to keep its coat glossy and tangle free. Using a comb, comb the fur upward toward the head and tease out knots by hand. It is a good idea to divide the cats body into sections and comb each separately. Once you have combed out all the tangles, brush the coat from head to toe with a bristle brush.
How To Brush A Shorthair Cat
Groom your cats coat once a week to keep it smooth and glossy. Try to groom it at the same time of day each week. Remove tangles with a metal comb, and check for black specks that indicate a flea infestation. After that use a bristle brush, work along the lie of the coat. And then work through the coat with a rubber brush to smooth it and remove dead hair. In addition to grooming, regular stroking and a healthy diet will keep the coat looking good.
Bathing your cat
Before you bathe your cat you should adopt a calm, positive attitude before and during the bath it will help ease your cat’s anxiety. Next consider trimming your cat’s claws beforehand to reduce your risk of getting scratched. Next bring your cat into the bathroom. Close the door and keep it closed until you are finished. Fill the bathtub with enough lukewarm water to cover your cat’s paws. Gently set your cat in the tub. Give your cat free rein in the bathtub using minimal restraint, but gently hold on to the back of her neck if she tries to escape. Apply lubricating eye ointment (available from your veterinarian) or a drop of baby or olive oil to your cat’s eyes to prevent irritation from the shampoo. Scoop water in a plastic cup, and pour it over the cat until her fur is wet, making sure to avoid her eyes. Apply a regular shampoo made for cats, or a flea shampoo if needed, and rub it into the cat’s fur. Use caution around the eyes. Hold your cat under the faucet or scoop clean water over your cat to rinse. And then quickly pat or rub your cat dry with a towel. Comb through your cat’s fur to spend quality time together as she dries, then give her a special treat such as catnip or kibble for a job well done.
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