Cats Grooming Articles

Cat grooming is a combination of keeping your cat healthy from the inside out through nutrition. It is also about proper dental care and coat maintenance. If you don’t have time to wash your cat or brush his teeth, there are hundreds of cat grooming salons around the world that are willing to keep your pet looking and feeling good. The only issue is, professional cat grooming can be expensive and some pet owners even consider it a luxury. The good news is: you can groom your cat at home if you have the right tools and you understand what areas require attention. Just a few of the areas that require grooming on a regular basis include the cats body and coat, ears, teeth, paws and nails, gland area, and eyes. To learn more about cat grooming and the safest products and tools to use, continue reading to get the scoop.

• Why Hairless Kittens Need More Grooming—Not Less

  Hairless kittens are great pets for people that don't like shedding. Cat breeds with no hair include the Sphinx cat, the Peterbald cat or the Kohana cat.

• Using Nail Caps for Cats to Stop Destructive Scratching

  Nail caps for cats can stop destructive scratching, without the need for cat declawing. They are safe and easy to use.

• The Cost of Kitten Declawing

  Kitten declawing is a major surgical procedure that removes not only your cat's claws, but the ligaments and tendons that help your kitten extend and retract his claws. The bones of the last joints of the toes are also amputated.

• Safe Clipping of Cat Toe Nails

  Clipping cat toe nails can be a real hassle, since most cats don't like to submit to this process. But clipping your cat's toe nails is an important part of cat grooming, especially when you want to keep your furniture from getting damaged by cat scratches.

• Pruritis or Itchy Skin

  Pruritis is the name for itchiness that causes pets to scratch. Several chemical reactions occur in the skin that stimulate the nerves, causing the brain to feel the itch. We treat a scratching pet by attempting to eliminate these reactions at the source and controlling the body's response to them as well.

• Haircoat Problems in Cats

  Diabetes, allergies and hyperthyroidism are common causes of dander or oily haircoats in our practice. It may be worth having your vet check your cat if this problem continues.

• Foot Problems in Cats

  Dear Dr. Richards, About 15 mos. ago, we noticed our 5 yr. old cat, Annie, making a "clicking" noise when she walked and assumed she needed her nails clipped, which we did, but it continued. We discovered a rough crusty patch on the order of a wart or callus.

• Essential Vaccinations for Cats and Kittens

  Cats and kittens need several vaccines to prevent the occurrence of some frequent feline diseases, some of which may be fatal. The vaccinations should...

• Declawing or Distal phalanx (digit) removal

  When a declaw procedure is done, the entire distal phalanx (digit) is removed. It does not have the same effect that removing the last digit from a human has, however.

• Cat Grooming in 4 Steps

  Cat grooming can be either a harrowing experience or a treasured time of bonding with your cat, depending on whether or not you can surmount common feline anxiety towards being handled. 

• Cat Declawing: Laser Techniques and Other Great Alternatives

  Cat declawing, whether by a laser or by traditional means, eliminates your cat's ability to damage or ruin your furniture and other personal belongings because of excessive scratching. The laser technique used to declaw cats is similar to the traditional procedure, but there are significant benefits and disadvantages to note.

• Bathing Cats and Kittens

  Cats and kittens don't often require baths, as they clean themselves frequently. However, once in a while, your cat or kitten might need a bath, if he's gotten especially dirty, or needs treatment for fleas or a skin condition.

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