All cats require grooming on a regular basis. Although you may believe that the cat has inherited meticulous grooming habits it is still important never the less for you as an owner to keep skin and coat healthy looking with regular brushing and combing. It will remove dirt and debris, stimulate circulation and help distribute natural oils.
If introduced to grooming at an early age most cats will welcome the additional attention but more mature cats may resist the procedure and will require much patience to prove that grooming is more pleasurable than painful.
Place the cat on a table or in your lap and brush the coat hair in its natural direction. The entire coat , upperbody, underbody and sides should be brushed thoroughly, to brush the underbody you will need to detrermine the cats preference for being stood up or being rolled on to its back. Gentle attention is required to the tail face and inner legs as these are sensitive areas.
After completing the brushing of the coat hair in the direction of the lie brush against the lie of the hair to remove any loose or shredding coat. Now repeat the brushing again of the hair in its natural direction of growth. A three stage process. Combing can be done in the exact three step manner.
Grooming not only enhances your cat's appearance but its overall well-being too.
The cat's eyes ears and nose should all be checked during grooming for any disorder. If a problem is found then immediate proper care is required as even minor problems can lead to a more serious condition.
Unless your cat is to be shown or becomes irritated by parasites bathing is more of an option rather than a need.
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