Grooming Kitty

We all want to have a great relationship with our cat companions, understanding their individual wants and needs, and grooming is just one of the great ways to gain your cat’s trust.

Aside from the practical benefits of less hair on the furniture, floor and your clothes, grooming is usually a very pleasurable experience for both cat and human, and I’m not talking about grooming for show purposes. 

If you have a long haired cat, chances are that you already do a bit of grooming to keep kitty’s fur in good shape - nobody wants to deal with matted fur. But grooming is beneficial for any cat, irrespective of their coat type.

Granted kitty may not be too keen at first, but once you go carefully and gently, and be very aware of kitty’s signals for when he or she has had enough, it will gradually become a pleasurable experience for all concerned.

Which brush or comb to choose? That’s a good question and there are dozens (if not hundreds) to choose from. Personally, I tend to go for simple and functional, and have always used a silicone brush on both my short haired and medium haired cats, plus a flea comb to tidy up loose strands and, of course, keep tabs on any fleas that may invade my cat’s coat. I like the silicone brush because it’s comfortable in my hand, it can be washed regularly, it’s gentle on my cats and it works really well.

So the brush or comb you use is very much about what’s suitable for the cat’s coat and what is comfortable for you to use. There’s no point buying the latest brush with all the bells and whistles but finding that it’s awkward in your hand. And yes, it’s possible that you may buy one and find it’s not suitable and have to go get something different, but it’ll be worth it in the end.