Tuesday, October 23, 2012

What To Consider When Having Your Cat Groomed

By Nestor Chiasson


Cat grooming is a difficult job, and not many people are up to the task. Some of the best dog groomers refuse to groom cats because of the danger to both themselves and the animal. Most cats do not like water, and bathing them can be an adventure as cat and man fight for dominance. Most cats become emotionally distraught when immersed in water, and it takes an experience pet groomer to calm the cat and protect both parties involved at the same time.

Processes for pet grooming are meant to maintain the animal's safety and confidence in the person doing the washing. A decent cat groomer will utilize proper gloves and apparatus to ensure a relaxing experience for the kitty when bathing.

The most difficult job for the pet groomer is to cut mats off long haired cats. Breeds such as Persians and Blue Hairs are notorious for having big mats that are several inches in diameter and are tightly packed against the skin. Grooming these types of animals needs to be particularly thorough. Having no hair for these types of cats opens them up for infection and disease. Serious skin infections can result, which is costly in both time and money. As with other animals having the hair shaved off completely and living in an outside environment, it can lead to deadly skin diseases.

The pet owner should choose a pet groomer carefully. However, a pet grooming expert may be out of reach in some remote places. The owner will have to drive the cat to the nearest one, leave them through the night, and get them the day after. Before leaving, look at your animal be certain no major cuts or abrasions exist. Run your fingertips through the entire coat with the intention that all mats are stripped away appropriately.

When you're contented with the assistance of the pet groomer, it is recommended to tip the specialist. To ensure less frequent visits to the grooming center, it's always best to brush your cat regularly and stop the undesirable mats as they come out.




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