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By flushing your cat’s coat with warm water, you will be removing saliva from her coat, along with any loose dander. Some people swear by distilled water and say it makes all the difference, while for other people it’s not practical to be bringing home bottled water to pour on the cat. If you do use water from a jug, pour it very slowly and make sure it is at least room temperature so the experience is not unpleasant for the cat, which will mean she will permit you to do it again. If you use tap water, put the cat in a sink that has a sprayer hose attached. The water should be warm and the spray head should be kept close to the body, which will make the experience less bothersome.
Radio show host and pet expert Tracie Hotchner is the author of The Dog Bible and The Cat Bible. Click here to follow her on Twitter and be sure to check out her website. |
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Don’t make grooming sessions too long with a cat. It is far better to groom one half of your cat in one session and the rest later on or on another day. Each cat is different, but if your cat can only tolerate so much petting, then grooming is not going to be her favorite pastime. Respect your cat’s patience level and don’t push your luck.
Radio show host and pet expert Tracie Hotchner is the author of The Dog Bible and The Cat Bible. Click here to follow her on Twitter and be sure to check out her website. |
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Pro tip: When you finish grooming your cat, firmly rub a piece of velvet or a soft chamois cloth firmly in the direction of your cat’s hair, to bring out the shine in her coat.
Radio show host and pet expert Tracie Hotchner is the author of The Dog Bible and The Cat Bible. Click here to follow her on Twitter and be sure to check out her website |
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Outdoor cats naturally shed twice a year (in preparation for winter and for summer) since they are exposed to the outdoors and the natural changes in the light and temperature.
A completely indoor cat will not have those two major sheddings twice a year because she lives in artificial light and a more consistent year-round temperature. So she sheds moderately but continuously.
Radio show host and pet expert Tracie Hotchner is the author of The Dog Bible and The Cat Bible. Click here to follow her on Twitter. |
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Considering how much grooming your cat does, and how her breath smells after she’s just had a good meal, it’s quite impressive that cat fur smells so sweet. Some people describe the smell of a healthy cat’s fur as being like fresh-cut hay. The reason for this is that cats’ saliva contains a deodorizing component.
Grooming is not only a hygiene aid, it’s a survival necessity. After a cat has eaten his prey, he licks himself clean to remove all traces of his last meal. The deodorizers in his saliva keep him from alerting other prey that a predator is nearby and help to keep him from becoming the victim of a bigger predator.
Cat expert and animal communicator JaneA Kelley is the webmaster and chief cat slave for Paws and Effect, a weekly cat advice column by cats, for cats and their people. |
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When you finish grooming your cat, firmly rub a piece of velvet or a soft chamois cloth firmly in the direction of your cat’s hair, to bring out the shine in her coat.
Radio show host and pet expert Tracie Hotchner is the author of The Dog Bible and The Cat Bible. Click here to follow her on Twitter. |
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When you finish grooming your cat, firmly rub a piece of velvet or a soft chamois cloth firmly in the direction of your cat’s hair, to bring out the shine in her coat. |
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Is your cat going bald inexplicably? Try bathing her with diluted tea tree shampoo. It is a natural flea deterrent, and often works miracles on skin and scalp problems. For your cat’s safety, the product should not contain more than 1% tea tree oil. You should never use it on kittens or on cats who suffer from diabetes, epilepsy, or metabolic or neurological disorders.
Keep in mind that if your cat is losing hair in conjunction with obsessive grooming behavior that’s not a result of fleas or ringworm, it could be indicative of an underlying internal condition. In those situations, your cat should be examined by a vet. |
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Don’t make grooming sessions too long with a cat. It is far better to groom one half of your cat in one session and the rest later on or on another day. Each cat is different, but if your cat can only tolerate so much petting, then grooming is not going to be her favorite pastime. Respect your cat’s patience level and don’t push your luck. |
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By flushing your cat’s coat with warm water you will be removing dead saliva from her coat, along with any flecks of loose dander. Some people swear by distilled water and say it makes all the difference, while for other people it’s not practical or even logical to be bringing home gallons of bottled water to pour on their cat. If you do use water from a jug, pour it very slowly and make sure it is at least room temperature so the experience is not unpleasant for the cat, which will mean that he or she will permit you to do it again. If you use tap water, put the cat in a sink that has a sprayer hose attached. The water should be warm and the spray head should be kept close to the body, which will make the experience much less bothersome. |
and doesn’t stop. She starts meowing and then cuts it off xD