When grooming a pet cat outdoors, dirt, hair and fleas can be left outside the house, which is also beneficial for those suffering from allergies to cats' hair and dander. If it cannot be done outdoors, the second best location is the porch, bathroom or public places inside the house.
1. If the weather permits, it is best to clean the cat outdoors.
When grooming cats outdoors, dirt, hair and fleas can be left outside the house, which is also beneficial for those suffering from allergies to cats' hair and dander. If it cannot be done outdoors, the second best location is the porch, bathroom or public places inside the house.
2. Check the cat's ears, eyes and claws. Before combing the cat's hair, you should take this opportunity to check whether the cat's ears, cat's eyes and claws are clean and whether there are any underlying diseases.
3. Cat ear health care
If your cat is healthy, you don't need to pay much attention to its ears. Check for dirt in your ears, dip a cotton ball in olive oil to remove the dirt. If a cat keeps scratching his ears, he is likely to suffer from ear disease, and see if there are black wax marks in the ears. Another reason why cats always scratch their ears may be because their ears are blocked by earwax. If the cat continues to scratch, a veterinarian should be asked to diagnose it.
4. Cat's eye health care
The dirt around the cat's eye can be simply wiped off: soak a piece of cotton in warm water and gently wipe off the dirt. Cat's eyes should be bright and clean. If there is inflammation or secretion, the cat may have serious health problems.
5. Washing face
Long-haired cats are often prone to clogging of the lacrimal glands. When this happens, tears flow to the cheeks and ugly black marks on the face. To remove stains, you should dip a cotton ball in light salt water and wipe the hair on your cheeks. If this problem often occurs, it is necessary to ask a veterinarian to treat it.
6. Check the cat's mouth
to check whether there is tartar on the cat's teeth. Ideally, brush your cat's teeth once a week to prevent tartar formation. However, your cat may reject this kind of treatment that is detrimental to dignity. If this happens, it is necessary to ask a veterinarian to remove the tartar and polish it every year
