Benefits Of Cat Grooming

If you have a longhaired cat you're probably very familiar with the need for daily grooming. E,g Brushing, combing. The coats of longhaired cats can easily tangle and mat so regular grooming is a need.Even if you have a shorthaired cat, regular grooming is an important part of maintaining health. She may not have a coat that mats but frequent de-shedding and brushing will cut down on shedding and the amount of hair getting ingested through her self-grooming.

Benefits of Grooming

• Brushing distributes the natural oil which helps maintain skin and coat health

• With frequent brushing you can address tangles before they turn into mats

• Grooming enables you to check for parasites such as fleas and ticks

• Time spent brushing your cat can help deepen the bond between the two of you

• Frequent grooming helps desensitize the cat to being handled

• You're able to check for any skin abnormalities or ear problems

• The more hair you brush, the less hair your cat will swallow

Grooming Neglect

• Tangles and mats can pull on the delicate skin and make it difficult for the cat to walk

• Mats around the armpits could result in tearing of the skin.

• Dense mats block air flow to the skin and can cause skin irritation or wounds

• Fleas can hide in the mats, making it difficult for you to find and remove them

• Mats on the cat's backside can become encrusted with feces and/or dried urine

• A cat may chew or tear at a mat due to pain and end up ripping the skin