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Cat grooming: How often to bathe, trim nails, and brush teeth?
Cats generally do not require bathes because they are so great about cleaning and grooming themselvs. Their nails naturally shed every 6-8 weeks and having them clipped actually leads to scratching because they want to make them sharp. As far as hair trimmed, that is personal preference for you. Try to brush her daily to get her used to it so there will be no tangles or mats. IF a mat does develop, then she will it cut out by the groomer. Her teeth should be brushed at least 3 times a week if able and you can do this at home with finger tooth brush and feline approved tooth past to help.
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My cat bites when brushed. How to groom matted fur? Vet or calming?
Some vets can sedate cats and then groom them or even clip them short so that you don’t need to worry about brushing as frequently. You could also try a pheromone diffuser or spray like Feliway if it’s available near you but it may not be quite enough to get the job done.
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My long-haired cat hates grooming. How can I make it more enjoyable?
Time and patience! Some cats don't like being groomed, or can become easily overstimulated from the tines of a brush. There are some self-grooming tools out there that may be less overstimulating and more interesting to Florence, such as arches with bristles on them the cat can rub against, or even plastic brushes that attached to wall corners to all your cat to rub up against it. A softer rubber brush such as a Kong brush, or even a grooming glove rather than a deshedding glove may also be gentle enough to avoid irritation while still getting mats out. If Florence is really nervous about the brushes, start slow. You can find a treat or snack she likes (such as a smelly piece of chicken or tuna) and then just brush her ONCE and give the treat. Once she is OK with that, you can move up to brushing a few spots in between treats, and then finally grooming mats or more problematic areas until she is more used to it. If she has some very bad mats that are affecting her health and she won't let you groom her at all, speaking with your vet about sedation so that she can be groomed thoroughly and all mats removed may help until she is more comfortable with being brushed.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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How to train a long-haired cat to tolerate brushing and prevent mats?
"Tons of treats" may be needed in the short term, but can usually be phased out once Julie is used to being groomed if you're worried about her weight. Using items such as lean boiled chicken breast that are still high value while providing some nutrition can be used as a treat that is still on the healthy side. You can also adjust her diet as needed on the days you train together by giving her slightly less dinner if she's had a lot of treats that day. Getting used to grooming takes patience and practice. Start slow and gradually build up- which means you may only get her tail brushed the first day, etc. If she likes the zoom groom OK, starting with that first and then working up to other brushes may help. If she accepts petting or brushing with it, you can brush with it for a bit, offer a treat (or if you're adamantly opposed to treats, a favorite toy or bit of catnip instead), and then switch to a different brush and repeat. You may only be able to get a few brushes in at first, and if she becomes too stressed, take a break and try again once she's calmed down. Some cats also get very agitated/playful from being brushed even if they do enjoy it. Having a "decoy" brush that she can chew on or play with while you use another, or switching between two brushes can help distract her some while you get grooming done. (My cat personally likes to have a toy in her mouth when she gets brushed). There are also some scratching-post like items that have brushes built into them to encourage the cat to rub against it and brush themselves. While those may not get out mats, they may help make grooming more "fun" for Julie. If she is getting stressed to the point where she is becoming aggressive, hiding, lashing out, etc and won't let you handle her at all for grooming, then speaking with your vet is always best. They may recommend a medication to help relax her during grooming periods, recommend sedated grooming sessions, or may be able to point you to other ways to help her remain calm while being brushed.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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What's the best way to bathe a fluffy cat that hates water?
Cats do not tend to like baths however there are always a small portion that don't mind. Some grooming salons specialize in cats as well as dogs but I tend to recommend to just use a waterless bath that you can purchase from a pet store. Since the cats hair is also long it is important to brush him on a regualr basis with a brush for cats to ensure he doesn't get matted
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