Mary Allen
Although cats clean themselves intensively, they cannot avoid being cared for by humans. Please do not make these gross mistakes!
While some cats love nothing better than to have their backs brushed, others flee at the sight of a comb and brush.
If you avoid the following mistakes, you can also show your cat that grooming can be a very nice thing. And in the best case, you can even strengthen the bond with the cat.
You should avoid these mistakes when caring for your cat:
You start too late
Get your house cat used to a comb and brush from an early age. Show your cat the brush and let it sniff it extensively. Then gently run it over the back of your darling once or twice.
Don’t make the mistake of being impatient. Repeat this process daily until the cat becomes comfortable with grooming.
They use cotton swabs for ear care
If you want to clean your house cat’s ears, you should definitely avoid using cotton swabs. Instead, take a damp paper towel and use it to gently wipe dirt particles out of your ear.
Pay close attention to the inside of the cat’s ear, as some cats suffer from ear mites. Here’s what you should know about mites in cats.
They do not protect your cat from worms and fleas
Even if your cat appears healthy on the outside, many parasites are not visible to the naked eye. That’s why you should give your cat regular deworming and also protect it from fleas and ticks. We will tell you here how you can make the most effective action against ticks and fleas.
You bathe your cat regularly
Don’t make the mistake of bathing your cat. A bath damages the natural fatty layer on the cat’s skin, making it more susceptible to disease. However, naked cats are an exception. Read here what you need to know about the beauties.
If your day-releaser comes home covered in dirt, there is of course no way around a bath. In any case, use a special cat shampoo and keep the procedure as short as possible.
They don’t pay attention to the claws
Cats’ claws are constantly growing. So that your cat can sharpen its claws, you should provide scratching furniture such as a cat tree.
If the claws are too long, you can shorten them with a claw cutter. Only snap off the white part and avoid the mistake of injuring the nerves in the dark claw bone. You can find more important tips for claw care here.
They roughly wipe the eyes
Cats often have small crumbs on their eyes. You should never scrape them off roughly. Instead, gently remove them with a damp cloth to avoid stressing or scratching your pet.
Always be very gentle and careful when caring for your eyes.
They don’t take enough time
While it is sufficient to brush the animal once a week for short-haired cats, grooming long-haired cats require a little more time. These cats should be combed once a day to keep their fur from felting.
Don’t make the mistake of trying to remove knots of fur yourself. Better leave that to an expert.
They get rough with grooming
The abdomen and armpits are particularly sensitive in cats. You should therefore be very careful when caring for these parts of the body. The back, neck, and legs can be brushed with a special fur comb such as the Furminator.
Follow our tips and enjoy a familiar time with your four-legged friend. If you do everything right, these cuddles will soon become a wonderful ritual.