How to make a cat’s coat shiny?
Cat grooming is a must. During combing, a kind of massage takes place, this stimulates blood flow to the hair follicles, and they more actively receive the necessary trace elements.
Note! Caring for the appearance of a cat is an important, but not the main reason for brushing it. Regular combing of wool is necessary as a prevention of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The fact is that the cat will lick the uncombed hairs that have fallen out, as a result they will fall into the stomach. With their large accumulation, a tight ball of wool is formed. This is dangerous because it can lead to intestinal blockage. Especially attentive to this problem should be the owners of cats of long-haired breeds.
It is important that at any time of the year the coat of the animal is healthy, shiny and clean. This is one of the concerns of the owner, which can become a problem. For example, if a kitten has not been trained to groom its own coat, then, as an adult cat, it will look untidy. In this case, the care of the pet’s coat will completely pass to the owner.
Basic rules for caring for cat hair
Any owner wants his pet to be beautiful and well-groomed. One of the most important factors affecting the condition of the coat is the health of the animal. Dullness and deterioration in the quality of wool, severe hair loss can be symptoms of serious diseases, including parasitic ones.
Therefore, attention should be paid to prevention and at least once a year to show the pet to the veterinarian.
In addition, a specialist can tell you how to properly feed a cat and what vitamins it may need to keep its coat beautiful and well-groomed.
By the way, if the cat’s health condition does not require a special diet, then you can choose from the dry food line one that helps improve the quality of the coat. This can be beneficial and does not require much effort, the main thing is to feed your pet strictly in accordance with the instructions.
Also, in order for the cat’s coat to always remain healthy and shiny, it is necessary to follow two basic rules: bathe the pet once a season and comb it daily.
Bathing
Licking itself, the cat cleans the hair of debris and dust, but dead skin particles remain on it – they will have to be washed off, despite the displeasure of the animal.
Before bathing, we advise you to cut the cat’s claws and comb out the tangles. Remember that the cat should only be washed with a special shampoo from a pet store or veterinary pharmacy, as human shampoos can cause itching in the animal. It is better to bathe a cat together: one person should gently hold the animal, and the second should lather.
At the same time, it is important to ensure that water does not get into either the ears or the nose. The muzzle cannot be washed with water – it is wiped with a damp sponge. Rinse the shampoo thoroughly until the water is clear. This is especially important if the cat belongs to a long-haired breed. But it is not necessary to dry the pet to dryness, it is enough to get it wet with a towel to moderate humidity. However, if the cat is not afraid of a hair dryer, then you can use it.
Combing
It is necessary to accustom a cat to combing as early as possible. Buy a comb from the pet store that matches the length of your pet’s coat and prepare a treat. It will take time for the cat to get used to this procedure. For the best effect, attempts to comb the pet’s coat should be combined with feeding, which means that before inducing beauty, he must get hungry.
The cat should be combed carefully, moving from the top of the head to the back. If a cat has long hair and has never been combed before, then combing it out at a time will not work. Therefore, it is important not to overdo it.
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