Cat grooming & care
Brushes, combs, nail clippers, bath kit and hair-removal tools for cats. Cats groom themselves, so what we add is help with the parts they cannot manage: the undercoat, the knots behind the ears, and nails that get sh...
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Brushes, combs, nail clippers, bath kit and hair-removal tools for cats. Cats groom themselves, so what we add is help with the parts they cannot manage: the undercoat, the knots behind the ears, and nails that get sharp.
Brushing. A fine steel comb finds mats where they actually start — behind the ears, under the front legs, along the trousers. A soft slicker or rubber mitt suits short coats and cats that dislike being brushed. Work in short passes, and stop while your cat still wants to be there.
Mats. Hold the fur at the root and work from the ends inward. Never pull a mat straight out, and never cut one out with scissors — cat skin is thin and tears easily. A badly matted cat is a job for a groomer or a vet.
Nails. A small blade sized for cat nails, styptic powder within reach, and one nail a day is a perfectly good pace with a nervous cat.
Bathing. Most cats never need it. If yours does, use shampoo made for cats and keep it short.
Also see: Cats and Dogs Grooming & Care, Shedding season, and Cat beds & loungers.
