Why Do Cats Need Grooming?
Does your cat have:
Hairballs?
Mats?
Dreadlocks?
Dandruff?
Fleas?
Litter stuck in its paws?
A funny smell?
Long, sharp claws?
Icky stuff stuck on its rear end?
A dirty coat?
Eye discharge?
Waxy ears?
Or is your cat shedding all over your house?
If you answered YES to any of the above, then a professional cat groomer is just what you need!
Cats mat. It is a fact. Whether long hair or short hair, purebred or domestic, they get matted over time. While regular combing will help to prevent the mats, the best defense is a thorough de-greasing bath and blow dry. This is where the professional cat groomer comes in.
Cats are naturally oily. Their skin produces oil that spreads throughout the coat if given enough time. Some cats are greasier than others and some become greasier with time, especially if they have certain health issues.
Cats naturally shed. This is true regardless of coat length. In fact, short hair cats usually shed more than long hair breeds. As the hair sheds, the greasiness of the coat makes it gummy enough to cause some of the shedding hair to stick to the hair that is not shedding. This, in turn, creates a small tangle. Usually these small tangles are imperceptible to the eye and are hidden in the coat, making them easy to miss when petting or combing the cat.
Without regular grooming, cats can become matted. These tight, smelly mats must be carefully shaved off. Once removed, damage to the skin caused by the mat is often revealed.
With time, hair continues to shed under and around a tangle. Instead of falling away, it sticks to the existing tangle, making it bigger. At this point, it becomes a mat. Several mats can form at one time, in various places on a cat’s body. Eventually, if left to to themselves, these mats will come together to create one giant mat, or pelt. The pelt also begins to pull closer to the skin at this point. If too much time goes by before it is removed, the pelt will be so close to the skin that sores can develop underneath.
Remember…….cats do not groom themselves, they lick themselves. Licking does nothing to remove mats, kill fleas, eliminate dandruff, deodorize, correct bad breath, kill germs, trim sharp nails, or clean up messes. If we licked ourselves all over, we wouldn’t be clean, we’d be covered in saliva! :)
Hairballs?
Mats?
Dreadlocks?
Dandruff?
Fleas?
Litter stuck in its paws?
A funny smell?
Long, sharp claws?
Icky stuff stuck on its rear end?
A dirty coat?
Eye discharge?
Waxy ears?
Or is your cat shedding all over your house?
If you answered YES to any of the above, then a professional cat groomer is just what you need!
Cats mat. It is a fact. Whether long hair or short hair, purebred or domestic, they get matted over time. While regular combing will help to prevent the mats, the best defense is a thorough de-greasing bath and blow dry. This is where the professional cat groomer comes in.
Cats are naturally oily. Their skin produces oil that spreads throughout the coat if given enough time. Some cats are greasier than others and some become greasier with time, especially if they have certain health issues.
Cats naturally shed. This is true regardless of coat length. In fact, short hair cats usually shed more than long hair breeds. As the hair sheds, the greasiness of the coat makes it gummy enough to cause some of the shedding hair to stick to the hair that is not shedding. This, in turn, creates a small tangle. Usually these small tangles are imperceptible to the eye and are hidden in the coat, making them easy to miss when petting or combing the cat.
Without regular grooming, cats can become matted. These tight, smelly mats must be carefully shaved off. Once removed, damage to the skin caused by the mat is often revealed.
With time, hair continues to shed under and around a tangle. Instead of falling away, it sticks to the existing tangle, making it bigger. At this point, it becomes a mat. Several mats can form at one time, in various places on a cat’s body. Eventually, if left to to themselves, these mats will come together to create one giant mat, or pelt. The pelt also begins to pull closer to the skin at this point. If too much time goes by before it is removed, the pelt will be so close to the skin that sores can develop underneath.
Remember…….cats do not groom themselves, they lick themselves. Licking does nothing to remove mats, kill fleas, eliminate dandruff, deodorize, correct bad breath, kill germs, trim sharp nails, or clean up messes. If we licked ourselves all over, we wouldn’t be clean, we’d be covered in saliva! :)
From A Dog To Their Owner About Their Grooming Needs:
To my owner and caregiver,
I was so happy the day that you brought me to my new home. You feed me, walk me, clean up after me, and take care of my medical needs. There is just one problem.....my grooming.
No matter whether my hair is short or long, I like to be clean just like you.
I may not be crazy about water, or the brush, but it sure does feel good to be
clean, and get rid of my shedding, or matted hair. I'd also love to get a nice
moisturizing shampoo to get rid of my dry skin, and to be flea free.
Grooming is not torture, although I may act like it is sometimes. It is up to you to make sure that I am groomed regularly whether I like it or not. You don't like going to the Dentist, but you go anyway, right?
Regular monthly baths (with the right products) and
groomings help to keep me and my coat healthy.
Overgrown nails hurt and can permanently twist my toes over time, sending pain through my feet and legs every time I take a step.
Mats hurt, and are best removed by clipping rather than brushing.
So, please do not ask, or expect the groomer to brush and comb out my
mats that you let build up in my coat by not brushing me regularly.
My haircut will only last 4 to 6 weeks before my hair grows
back onto my eyes and my hair starts to mat up. Just like your
own haircut, I need my grooming on a regular basis.
Don't get upset at my groomer if my hair grows back too fast
.
So, please do not ask, or expect the groomer to brush and comb out my
mats that you let build up in my coat by not brushing me regularly.
My haircut will only last 4 to 6 weeks before my hair grows
back onto my eyes and my hair starts to mat up. Just like your
own haircut, I need my grooming on a regular basis.
Don't get upset at my groomer if my hair grows back too fast
.
Please don't laugh, or get mad if my groomer has to shave my coat short, because no one was brushing me at home. Yes, I may get embarrassed if you make fun of my haircut.
Take the time to find a good, caring groomer, who knows what they are doing.
Please do not just call around looking for whoever will groom me the
cheapest, or the soonest. You may have to wait to get me an appointment
with a good groomer, because they are most likely pretty busy.
My grooming will cost more than your hair cut. My groomer pampers me, brushes and combs my whole body, clips and files my nails, cleans out my ears, gives me a nice warm, massaging bath, blow drys my hair, and gives me a beautiful haircut. Best of all, I get hugs! Isn't all of that work worth the money?
I may not always enjoy the ride to the groomer. I may even bulk at walking into the Grooming Salon, but that is only because I know that I will be away from you for a while. I have to confess that I actually have a little fun trying to make you feel bad for leaving me, but once you are gone, I get a lot of loving and hugs from my groomer, and it really does feel good once I am all groomed and clean.
I cannot comb and brush my own hair. I must rely on you, my owner and caregiver to keep my coat clean and healthy. I know that you are busy, so a professional grooming is just the thing.
The very best thing about being clean and groomed is all of the attention that I get when I come home from the groomers. Everyone wants to pet my nice soft, clean coat. Everyone makes a fuss over me. No one pushes me away anymore saying; "go away, you stink."
The very best thing about being clean and groomed is all of the attention that I get when I come home from the groomers. Everyone wants to pet my nice soft, clean coat. Everyone makes a fuss over me. No one pushes me away anymore saying; "go away, you stink."
So, please dear owner, please find a good groomer, like the caring team at Pooches N' Purrs to take me to on a regular schedule so that I can be happy, clean and healthy all of the time.
Unconditional Love,
Your Furry Friend
Unconditional Love,
Your Furry Friend
