No one will deny that cats are the most neat and tidy animals. They spend 5 hours a day to put their fur in order. However, even at the same time, it is necessary to provide the animal with the proper feasible help, on which the cat's well-being depends.
Instructions
Step 1
Bathing of cats of any breed is done at least 3 times a year. This must be done, since microscopic dust particles and sebum tend to clog the pores through which the skin receives oxygen. Such a negative effect leads not only to the fact that the pet's coat loses its shine, elasticity and quickly becomes entangled, but also to dermatological diseases of various kinds.
Step 2
Since bathing is extremely stressful for many cats, bathing should not last more than 10 minutes. It is necessary to strictly monitor that water does not get into the ears, because due to the complex structure of the ear canal, it is almost impossible to remove it from there completely. This is fraught with the occurrence of diseases of various severity.
Step 3
Owners of long-haired cats in this case were a little less fortunate, because in addition to the main wash with liquid shampoo, it is necessary to additionally carry out dry bathing as the coat becomes dirty. Special shampoo powders will help with this, which you just need to pour on the contaminated area, and after a while comb well.
Step 4
Brushing is another important step in grooming your cat's coat. In no case should you use ordinary combs for these purposes, since they are absolutely not suitable for cats. If the animal has short hair, then it will be enough to carry out such a procedure once or twice a week using an ordinary massage brush. This will increase the blood flow, which will give the coat a healthier appearance.
Step 5
Long-haired cats should be brushed more often and in several stages. The first thing to do is to brush the entire length of the coat with a massage brush, which will help get rid of dead hairs and epithelial particles. You will then need a sparse-toothed comb to unravel any small hairballs as you brush. And only after that, you should comb the cat with a comb with thick teeth.
Step 6
If you find a large ball of stray hair, you should try to untangle it. If this manipulation is impossible, it is necessary to carefully cut it off with scissors with rounded edges.
