
Cats by Kate When choosing a cat or kitten make sure to consider how much time you want to spend grooming your cat. If you don't mind spending a few minutes everyday running a comb through your cats coat, then a longhair cat might just be for you. If you lead a busy life or simply don't want to have to take the time to groom your c...at daily, then a short haired cat is the way to go.

Cats by Kate Cats that are overweight or ill often have less ability or desire to groom themselves. Older cats that may have arthritis may also tend to groom less. These cats should be groomed on a more frequent basis.

Cats by Kate Something I’m asked is; “How often should I bring my cat in for grooming?” This really depends on the reason you are grooming the cat to begin with.To maintain the look of a kitten clip or lion cut, the cat will need to be touched up every 4-6 months. If you wish to keep your cats coat long and flowing, monthly profes...sional grooming with daily home maintenance is a must. Age & health will play a part too.

Cats by Kate The images were shared with me by a friend of mine. I hope you enjoy them.

Cats by Kate In between professional grooming, regularly combing your cat will help keep his coat free of mats. Mats can be irritating and cause skin problems hard to see under the hair. Regular combing can also help minimize that amount of hair your cat ingests, in turn helping to reduce the incidence of hairballs.

Cats by Kate As cats age, they sometimes stop grooming themselves with the same frequency as they once did when they were younger. This can create a matted coat that is dirty and smells bad. Even owners of short haired cats are surprised that their once shinny, smooth

Cats by Kate Even extremely short haired cats such as Bizant need occasional grooming to remove the excess oil and dirt from their skin.

Cats by Kate If you're thinking of having your cat shaved for the summer to keep him cool but really like the look of his long coat, why not compromise and just shave his belly. This way he can keep cool by laying his naked belly on the tile while maintaining the look

Cats by Kate Even though cats with short coats like the Siamese, Cornish Rex or Domestic Shorthair don’t require as much upkeep as their longhaired friends, they do still need to have their eyes and ears checked and of course their nails do grow just as sharp!

Cats by Kate Whether you have a purebred or mixed breed, one key to a happy cat lies in grooming. Cats with medium to longhair such as the Maine Coon or Persian require some assistance in keeping themselves looking and feeling their best.
RECENT ACTIVITY
Cats by Kate changed their Website.






















