Today I am going to show you how to brush your cat’s hair.
Brushing your cat’s hair is one of the best ways to reduce the amount of hair
that falls all over the house. Almost all cats shed their hair
and it is a natural process for cats to replace old hair with new ones.
Brushing your cat’s hair also minimizes your cat coughing up hairballs.
Hairballs develop when cats ingest too much dead hair while grooming.
Lastly, grooming your cat is a great way to bond with your cat.
The first thing you should consider is the type of brush you want to use.
Short-haired and Long-haired cats require different brushes.
For a short haired cat all you need is to brush your cat once weekly with a slicker brush.
A slicker brush is a curved or slanted brush with very thin teeth to remove dander and loose hair.
I use a self cleaning slicker brush that has retractable pins
to make cleaning the brush easy.
Long haired cats require more of a commitment when it comes to grooming.
Teemo and Arya are Ragdoll cats and have long hair.
They shed year round and require a slicker brush,
comb, and deshedding tool. They also require daily brushing
to keep their hair under control. A comb helps remove tangles and loose hair,
while a deshedding brush removes loose hair and a cat’s undercoat.
The undercoat is the down layer of hair that grows closest to their skin and keeps the cat warm.
Cats shed their undercoats during warmer seasons and a deshedding brush can be very helpful.
When choosing a brush make sure your cat is comfortable with it.
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First Allow your cat to smell and rub against the brush to help them get used to the feel of the object.
This will help to make the process less frightening and will build up their confidence.
Start gently brushing your cat’s back, as this is usually the area they like the most.
Allow them to move away from you without restraint, and pause if they begin to show
signs of discomfort or aggression. If your cat appears to be comfortable,
you can start brushing the more tender areas, such as the stomach,
legs and head. You want to brush in the
direction of the hair growth otherwise your cat may feel uncomfortable.
In terms of brushes I start with a deshedding brush
to remove the thick undercoat, while leaving the overcoat untouched.
Then I take the slicker brush to remove any loose strands of hair.
Lastly you can take out the comb to remove any tangles
and loose hair.
Short haired cats would only need the slicker brush.
Cats that have difficulty with grooming usually stem from fear,
a bad grooming experience in the past, or the fear of pain from a badly matted coat.
For difficult cats, try to brush your cat when he is relaxed, or about to fall asleep.
Begin by gently stroking your cast. Once you notice that he seems relaxed,
start brushing with long, slow, gentle strokes.
Give your cat lots of praise and encouragement whilst you brush them,
to help make the experience positive. Once you have finished brushing them,
give your pet some time to relax and rest. After you are done with brushing your cat.
You want your cat to associate brushing their hair as a positive experience.
Give your cat a treat as a reward and slowly they will enjoy the experience.
My cats now look forward to our daily grooming sessions.
It is a chance for my cats and I to build a strong bond.
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