| It is a myth that cats do not need grooming. They | | | | and wipe around the lower eyelid. Take care to hold |
| do need a little help from time to time especially with | | | | your cat's head while doing this. Do not rub the |
| their ears, eyes and coats. | | | | eyeball. Once the crusty matter around the eyes has |
| Cats that have a coat made of very short hairs such | | | | softened, wipe the area once more. |
| as Siamese cats, require very little help with | | | | Cats usually don't like water so they need to be |
| grooming. On the other hand, cats like American | | | | introduced to bathing when they are kittens. To give |
| short hairs have a thick coat of hair that needs to be | | | | your cat a bath you will need a medicated baby |
| groomed at least once a month. Persian cats have | | | | shampoo, an animal shampoo and mild eye drops. |
| long, luxurious coats that need grooming every | | | | Start by putting the eye drops into your cat's eyes |
| alternate day. They also need to be bathed once a | | | | to protect them from soap. Fill up a sink with tepid |
| week. | | | | water and place your cat in it. Pour water over your |
| The coat of a cat is most susceptible to shedding | | | | cat taking care not to get water into the ears. Never |
| and becoming clumpy. When you are brushing your | | | | pour water over your cat's head. To clean the head, |
| cat's coat, always brush gently from front to the | | | | use a mild baby shampoo. Use a very tiny amount of |
| back. Greyhound combs work best with cats that | | | | the shampoo and spread it all over the head very |
| have long hairs. Brushes made of boar's hair work | | | | gently. Use a damp washcloth to get rid of the |
| well with cats that have a short, thick fur. For | | | | shampoo. |
| Siamese cats use a curry brush made of rubber. | | | | Use an animal shampoo for cleaning the rest of the |
| If you find your cat's cot has become matted or | | | | cat's body. Rinse at least twice or thrice till all the |
| clumpy never try to cut the tangles. You may end up | | | | soap suds are gone. If you feel that the coat needs |
| injuring your cat. Use a grooming comb to unravel the | | | | a conditioner, you could apply it now. Rinse your cat's |
| knots. | | | | coat with tepid water one last time before taking it |
| Your cat's eyes need to be cleaned regularly as you | | | | out of the sink. Use a towel to dry out the coat. It |
| will notice that a brownish stain tends to form around | | | | may be a good idea to use a hair dryer for a cat |
| the edges. Dip a soft washcloth in lukewarm water | | | | that has long hairs. |