Spa for cats: what is it and which cats are suitable

Spa for cats is the name of a complex of procedures using hair care products. The complex may include clay-based masks and wraps, foam liquid masks with several components, the use of shampoos and conditioners, light massage during the application of cosmetics by hand, hydromassage, ozone therapy, the use of bath salts for pets.

In the grooming salon, the spa usually includes hydromassage and ozone therapy. Such procedures have contraindications. Please check with your veterinarian before going to the groomer.

Spa treatments are good for your pet’s coat and overall health. They have a healing effect, help in the fight against dermatological problems: eliminate peeling, itching and other unpleasant sensations that can spoil the mood of a four-legged friend.

Spa treatments allow pets to relax, get rid of stress. True, for the first time, an unusual procedure may cause some anxiety in your ward. Be there and encourage your pet, let him see that nothing alarming or dangerous is happening.

• Which pets should definitely not take a bath in the spa tub?

Pets with cancer. Pets who are recovering from surgery or have significant damage to the skin. Your veterinarian will warn you of significant risks to your pet, or, conversely, will approve of your idea to arrange a spa day for your cat.

• Who will benefit from the spa?

Four-legged friends who suffer from oily or dry skin, brittle hair. Spa treatments are often recommended for exhibition pets. Show grooming is designed to show the beauty of the cat, and spa treatments are aimed at deep care and recovery.

During the heating season, the air in the rooms is too dry, so the skin and coat of pets do not have enough moisture. Winter frosts also affect wool not in the best way. This is where spas for cats come in.

Discuss in advance with the groomer the choice of professional cosmetics for pets. Much depends on what needs your ward has, what problems you would like to solve with the help of spa treatments. Study the composition of cosmetics for cats to make sure of its quality and take into account the individual sensitivity of your pet to any components.

What can be a set of spa treatments for cats? The groomer trims the cat’s claws and combs out the coat. Then he applies the mask. This step is often referred to as the pre-mask as it precedes the main spa treatment of the cat. It is better to dilute the mask with water so that after even application the pet’s coat is already wet. You should hold it for about ten minutes. Not all cats like these procedures. If your pet has survived only three minutes – this is already good, the effect of the mask will certainly be. After the pre-mask, we move on to the spa bath.

The spa bath can also be used without the use of cosmetics for spa treatments. But in combination, specialized products and a spa bath give the best result. The depth of the water in the bath should correspond to the dimensions of the pet, the water temperature should be comfortable, as during washing. Spa treatments for a cat can also be carried out at home, but here a basin with warm water will act as a spa bath.

When the pet is in the spa bath, the groomer selects the program on the control panel. For the first spa, a minimum time (10 minutes) in the “Relax” mode is suitable. Hydromassage is connected, then the water is enriched with ozone. The cat should be held during the procedure, although show pets usually tolerate it calmly even for the very first time. At the end of the bath, you will notice dead skin particles and loose hairs in the bath. The effect is almost like with grooming, but in the case of the SPA, we are talking about a deeper cleansing of the skin.

After switching off, the water is drained from the ozone bath. The pet is washed with a revitalizing shampoo and then a deep moisturizing conditioner is applied.

Washing is followed by drying and brushing. And delight in the fact that the cat after spa treatments has become even more beautiful and luxurious.

With SPA in the salons, everything is clear. But what about owners who want to spend a SPA day right in the comfort of their own home? That’s also possible!

Pay attention to the professional SPA-line of cosmetics Fruit of the Groomer from the brand Iv San Bernard. It includes nourishing shampoos and masks for salon and home spa treatments. But here you need to take into account the characteristics of your pet. For example, for long-haired breeds, groomers recommend Fruit of the Groomer Passion Fruit Long Coat Shampoo with Protein and Fruit of the Groomer Passion Fruit Repair Mask for Long Coat with Protein. For short-haired pets, the choice will be different: Black Cherry Silk Protein Shampoo for short hair and the same mask from Fruit of the Groomer.

Shampoo makes the coat silky, gently cleanses it and eliminates the effect of electrification of the coat. Revitalizing mask from the same series from Iv San Bernard moisturizes and nourishes the skin, adds shine to the coat, prevents tangles, stimulates the restoration and growth of the coat.

A bonus after such procedures is a pleasant unobtrusive aroma that will remain on your pet’s coat for a long time. Don’t worry, it’s pet-friendly and won’t irritate a cat’s keen sense of smell.