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Getting buffed: Use a shining rag at the end when grooming
May 27th, 2009
by Tracie Hotchner, Author & Radio Show Host

   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 Fluffy not so fluffy due to hair loss? Try this natural remedy
April 27th, 2009
by Karen Nichols, author The Cat's Meow

   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 wear out your welcome: Keep it short and sweet when you groom your cat
January 8th, 2009
by Tracie Hotchner, Author & Radio Show Host

   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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There’s more than one way to clean a cat
November 24th, 2008
by Tracie Hotchner, Author & Radio Show Host

   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.
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Year-round hair loss: Do cats shed all the time or seasonally?
November 14th, 2008
by Tracie Hotchner, Author & Radio Show Host

   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 he or she lives in artificial light and a more consistent year-round temperature, so sheds moderately but continuously.
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