Grooming your cat is an important part of a regular cat care program.
Regular grooming will not only improve the physical appearance of your cat and give you time to bond with him, but can also lead to a far healthier cat. A cat’s regular self-grooming will lead to a certain amount of fur being ingested. Ingested fur will eventually expelled as fur balls. These fur balls can pass in faeces, however, many cats find the easiest way to be rid of them is by vomiting them. Depending on the size of the furball, this can lead to problems that may require the intervention of a vet (for instance, if a blockage occurs). Regular grooming can reduce or eliminate fur balls.
When buying grooming equipment, try to avoid the cheapest items; it is unlikely to last as long as better quality products and may even damage your cat’s skin (for example, ensure that comb teeth have smooth, rounded ends).
A grooming kit will typically comprise several items: a flea comb, a wide toothed comb, a soft bristled brush, a toothbrush, chamois leather (or grooming mitt) and a white cloth.
Depending on the length of your cat’s hair, you may have to groom your cat daily. Cats with very long hair require daily or grooming every other day, and grooming sessions can take longer. Medium length hair cats should be groomed about twice weekly, and short hair cats can be groomed once per week.
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