Cat Hygiene

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     Tips on How to Make Your Cat Look Good and Feel Good

Cat grooming plays a vital role in keeping our dearest cat in their best and most beautiful feeling. Do you notice how vain cats are? They spend most of their waking time cleaning themselves. They may be doing a great job but they still need our help. Here are some tips on how to make your cat look good and eventually feel good:

Brush their fur ?this is one of the most important parts in grooming your cat. You should make it a regular habit to brush the fur of your cat whether your cat has a short hair or long hair. It is recommendable to brush the long hair of your cats daily to avoid matting of their fur. This practice is also perfect to keep their hair healthy and shiny. Meanwhile, if your cat has short hair then it requires less maintenance. You could brush their hair twice a week to keep the appearance of their hair shiny and also to avoid shredded hair.

Another great thing about brushing your cat's hair regularly is that it prevents skin irritation since brushing helps to distribute natural oils the cat's body produces.

You could incorporate brushing into a petting session. You could pet the cat first then brush the hair afterwards. You should be very gentle to prevent any accident.

Make sure to clip your cat's nails ?cats grow their nails so fast and so sharp so it is advisable to clip it regularly. The trouble with not clipping your cat's nails on a regular basis is that the nails might curve into their paws, which could be very painful. To avoid this, do not wait for their nails to grow too long before you clip it. Make sure to buy safe and sharp clippers in the nearest pet shop for this grooming activity.

Brush their teeth ?you should also include on your list to brush your cat's teeth on a regular basis. This is vital to remove tarter and of course to prevent your cat from having bad breath. It would be easier for you to use a cat toothbrush that can be worn on your finger. It is also best to choose the best flavour of toothpaste your dearest pet cat. You should remember that it is not easy to brush your cat's teeth for the first time. They might find it a bit irritating so make sure to be patient. You could pet your cat first and when they seem comfortable, place the toothbrush on your finger and put some toothpaste. The cat will more likely lick the toothpaste. You should then gently rub the toothbrush in front of your cat's mouth and into its teeth.

With all the tips mentioned in this article, you will surely expect your cat to look good all the time. Well, just like humans, cats also feel good when they look good.

It is also great to bring your cat in a grooming salon occasionally for thorough cleaning and pampering. Some breeds of cat require trimming of hair so make sure to consult the expert with regards to this matter.

Ella Hall enjoys writing for Thecatpetshop.com which sells cat beds and cat carrier as well as a host of additional products.

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