Grooming Your Cat

- Mientjie Kleinhans

Most cats will spend many hours grooming themselves – but with so much grooming going on, is it still necessary for you to groom your cat? Actually, yes. Especially if you have a longhair cat. That doesn’t mean that shorthair cats don’t need grooming; they may just need less grooming. By grooming your cat, you strengthen your bond with her – but do it wrong and you may end up with the opposite result.

Make it fun Start with grooming sessions while your cat is still a kitten, and do keep them short initially. A five- to 10-minute session at a time should be one that you both enjoy. You can then gradually increase the routine to longer sessions. This will also help your cat to get used to the idea of being handled. Make sure that you offer her a treat during and after each session.

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