Kitties Resources

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Regular grooming is essential for the health of your cat. Silky skin and brilliance are sign of health, well being and good food. The majority of the cats go by themselves to their toilet, but they will need you to prevent hairballs and to detect eye or hearing problems. If your cat is not accustomed to being brushed, start gradually, while starting with the areas that will give pleasure to him, then finish with a complete brushing. It is important to familiarize your cat with grooming and even more so when they are young.

In addition to giving a beautiful appearance to your cat, grooming will help you to observe any change that may be a result of disease, wounds or parasites.

Some aspects to be observed during the grooming of your cat:

* Masses under the skin, redness, surfaces of the skin without hairs or significant cuts;

* Dull skin, dead skin, cuts, ticks, lice;

* weeping red eyes or, excessive whimpering;

* Sensitive or swollen ears and/or strong odor from his ears;

* Bad breath, swollen gums or excessive tartar.

Loss of hair and hairballs

The loss of hair and hairballs are usually found in the cats with long hairs.

To minimize hairballs, brush rigorously and regularly your cat, or alternatively give your cat a hairball medicine making sure you follow instructions on the label. You could also use a food which controls hairballs.

Brushing and combing

In the case of a cat with short hair, brush at a rate of once per week, with a rubber brush is recommended. In the case of a cat with long hair, more frequent brushing is recommended, generally 2 or 3 times per week, unless it is an indoor cat.

For indoor cats, a daily brushing can be necessary. Always in the case of a cat a long haired cat, you will need a metal brush.

Consult a veterinary surgeon if you note excessive loss of hair.

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