Grooming Your Cat
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Got Fur? A Little Spring Cleaning Goes a Long Way!
Regular grooming can help cut down on loose hair and feline allergens before they are released into your home. Hairballs can also become a problem if your cat is not brushed regularly.

 

Bad Hair Day?!
To avoid irritating your cat’s skin, use a comb with slightly rounded teeth. Many cats enjoy this "massage" and will sit still for the pampering! Regular combing will help prevent mats and decrease shedding and hairballs.

YOU can clip your cat’s claws!
Gently press on the toe with your thumb and index finger to expose the nail. Clip just the small hook or about 1/8" of the claw. Avoid the reddish-pink line within the nail - this is the vein or "quick". Standard nail clippers will work just fine.

Bathing Beauty!
Bath time doesn’t have to be a struggle for you or your kitty. Use a shampoo especially formulated for cats and, to make it easier, don’t use too much. A small amount goes a long way and takes less rinsing. A shower sprayer works best to get out the soap residue.
 

 

 

 

 

 

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