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Top Cat Grooming Tools.
Posted by Carol Johnston at 19:04 | Filed In Cat Health Care
If you are looking to give your cat that sleek look, then you will want to start with the top cat grooming tools. With so many different kinds of brushes, combs and shampoos to choose from – how do you know which tools are right for your cat? The following information in this article will help you better decide.
A soft bristle brush works well on any cat, shorthaired or longhaired. Picking a brush with a broad head and supple bristle will make brushing more pleasant for your kitty as well as you. The soft bristles remove loose hairs and stimulate the cat’s skin oils. Longhaired cats need to be brushed at least two times a week. Brushing alone might not get rid of all the mats and tangles, so additional tools may be needed.
A metal comb has stiff, sturdy tines can effectively loosen mats, A steel comb works best for grooming wirehair cats.
A grooming glove is ideal for cats who don’t like to be brushed. You put the mitt over your hand and run the glove over the cat in a petting motion while the rubber bristles catch the loose fur.
The de-matting tool is designed with specially-shaped tapered metal tines placed at a right angle to the handle. This tool works best for loosening those stubborn mats, which is perfect for longhaired cats.
The tangle splitter works best on the most difficult mats. This device is equipped with one or two blade-like tines for spot grooming.
And if your cat has fleas, the flea comb has narrow tines to help remove fleas while you comb the cat.
Wet shampoo: Shampooing your cat is a question of whether he needs it or not. If your cat requires a bath then choose shampoos that are strictly for cats to prevent your kitty from being exposed to any dangerous chemicals. Also take into consideration what your cats needs are when choosing a shampoo. There are products that are tearless, protein-enhanched for a sleeker coat, de-shedding, color-enhanching, flea eliminating or kitten friendly.
Dry shampoo: You can try dry shampoo if your kitty can’t stand taking a bath. Dry shampoo comes in a spray bottle and safely remains on the cat’s coat after spritzing – no water is needed
Eyes and Ears Grooming Tools
Cotton balls work best to reduce the stress while cleaning the cat’s eyes and ears. When cleaning a cat’s ears, dip a cotton ball into a ear flushing solution formulated only for cats. Be careful and don’t over-soak the cottonball, because the excess liquid could get inside their ears. Carefully pull back the cat’s ear and wipe the inside with cotton, but avoid pressing too far into the canal.
You can also use a similar technique to clean a cat’s eye with a cotton ball swabbed in an eye-flushing solution.
Tear stain remover works by applying a small amount of the solution to the stained area using a cotton ball. For best results, repeat this practice for over several days to maintain a stain-free eye area.
Claws And Teeth Grooming Tools
Feline nail clipper: Nail clippers designed only for cats will increase the safety of the claw-clipping procedure. Cats have a vein in their nails called a quick, which can be painful to clip into, so only clip the tips of the claws. Press the pad so only the nails stick out. Start clipping at the very end and clip only a little bit at a time. If the nail starts to look pink, then it’s time to quit.
Feline toothbrush: A brush with bristles works best for oral hygiene care. Unfortunately most cats will not tolerate even the smallest toothbrush. As an alternative, there is A user-friendly feline toothbrush that fits right over your finger for easy cleaning.
With the right grooming tools and approach you will have your kitty looking healthy and pretty in the least amount of time.