| When a decision has been made to submit your cat | | | | A good groomer will have had some training with |
| to a grooming session, the first step is to decide | | | | felines. He will have developed some skills to put the |
| which pet groomer will better suit your needs. | | | | animal at ease whenever he comes in contact with |
| Among the great number of pet groomers in the | | | | water. He will also have all the necessary tools around |
| trade, few of them dedicate their efforts towards | | | | for the job and know how to use them. |
| cat grooming. For cat owners, it is imperative that | | | | One of the more complicated task in grooming a cat |
| they ask questions, and make sure they are taking | | | | is removing the mats and huge hair knots on the |
| their cat somewhere with the proper facilities and | | | | cat's coat. Some breeds of cats, such as Persians |
| experience. As you may or may not know, cats | | | | and Blue Hairs are quite famous for the size of the |
| don't like water, they make it extra difficult for the | | | | hair knots they develop, tight against the skin. |
| groomer to do their job. Groomers also put | | | | Professional groomers need to find a way to cut off |
| themselves in danger of being bitten or scratched. | | | | these mats long enough so they are still able to be |
| Selecting the proper groomer is especially helpful | | | | brushed, without recurring to the shaver for a skin |
| when you want your cat to be handled properly. The | | | | close shave. Shaving a long haired cat entirely leaves |
| cat will resist in every case, but is the groomer is not | | | | him subject to infections and disease, which may |
| properly trained he may end up hurting the cat by | | | | result in high medical expenses. |
| using unnecessary force. | | | | Finding a cat groomer you can trust is no pet game. |
| Grooming a feline can prove to be a difficult task, | | | | Sometimes the pet owner will find himself having to |
| which requires training and experience, and not | | | | drive long distances in order to take their pet to the |
| everyone may be up for the job. Many groomers | | | | most suitable groomer. It may also be necessary to |
| who work with dogs refuse to work with cats, in | | | | leave the animal overnight in order to take care of |
| order to prevent harm to themselves or the animal. | | | | him properly. When receiving your cat, make sure to |
| Grooming a cat is a constant power struggle | | | | inspect the animal well. Run your hand through his |
| between the cat and the water you wish to soak | | | | skin and look for any painful reactions. The cat should |
| him in. Water is unpleasant for cats to say the least. | | | | be free of burns, close shaves, and hair knots. If you |
| An experienced cat groomer will have the talent and | | | | are happy with the job, it is a custom to reward the |
| ability to calm down the animal and ease the stress | | | | groomer with a fifteen percent tip as a token of |
| produced by the entire experience. | | | | your appreciation. |