We all know that having a cat can be very rewarding; however, you also need to take good care of your pet. Here is how to properly groom your cat.
Taking good care of your feline friend is a must for a long-lasting happy relationship and grooming is a big part of the process. Even though some may think that grooming a cat is pointless because they to that themselves quite often. However, the grooming process helps them and you at the same time. They benefit from less hairballs that can be tricky, as you may already know. Also, you get a lot less fur around the house and your cat looks fresher.
How to Choose the Best Brush
In the process of finding the perfect brush, you’ll inevitably go from one review of cat brush to another trying to figure out what are the main features you are looking for. If you’ve already done some research on this subject you might have noticed that there are a lot of different combinations of features. The bottom line is that regardless of their features or design a good car brush needs to:
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Provide a comfortable grip
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Be effective in removing loose fur and minimize hairballs
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Be tested approved after rigorous testing
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Provide durability
Different Types of Cat Grooming Tools
Now that we have seen what you should be looking for, it’s a good idea to point out some of the main available tools out there. The differences between certain tools are small, however, each of them has their pros and cons, depending on your cat’s behavior.
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Dematting tools – perfect for cats with long hair that gets matted
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Slicker Brushes – excellent for long-haired cats as well as medium-haired ones for extra freshness
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Grooming Gloves – these are great if your cat is not a big fan of a brush
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Rubber Brushes – work great with sensitive cats that are not big fans of grooming
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Pin Brushes – perfect for general use for all medium or long fur felines
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Bristle Brushes – are known for their role in beautifying the coat by a distribution of the natural oils.
As with any care product in this world, there are a lot of options available, however, through trial and error and being properly informed, you will be able to find the best grooming treatment for your cat in no time.