Pet owners will find that their cats often lick their own hair. In fact, this is because the cat loves to be clean and is grooming itself. Cats are somewhat mysophobic, so their moods are often changeable, which is also related to their own uncleanness, so you should bathe and clean your cat more often.

1. Necessary items for pet care

1. Hair care products

Special products for cats include shampoo, conditioner, powder, nail clippers, combs, etc., which can be purchased at pet stores. The one with sparse teeth is used to comb the whole body; the one with dense teeth is used to catch fleas; a small comb is also prepared for combing the face.

If the comb hole is made of steel, it can be used semi-permanently and can also be sterilized at high temperature.

2. Nail scissors and brush

Human nail clippers are long and thin and are not suitable for cats. They must be specially designed for cats. Use an animal hair brush that is not prone to static electricity. A soft brush is suitable for long-haired breeds, and a stiffer brush is suitable for short-haired breeds.

3. Shears and others

When cutting hair balls, use blunt-edged scissors to avoid damaging the skin. You can also use makeup scissors or nose hair scissors instead. Other supplies, hair dryers, cotton swabs for cleaning ears, spray oil, etc. do not have to be exclusive to cats.

2. Key points of cat hair care

1. Comb and keep tidy

Use a comb to care for your cat. Although most cats don't like to be groomed, if long-haired breeds are not groomed every day, the hair will become tangled and the coat will be damaged.

2. The bristles add luster

Short-haired breeds can be brushed when dirt is obvious. Normally, just stroking them gently with wet hands can prevent hair loss and dirt. Long-haired breeds should be treated once a day, preferably for 5 minutes each time.

3. Comb from the neck down

When the comb reaches the waist, turn the cat over and comb from the neck to the abdomen. It is necessary to comb every place, even the tip of the tail, and the brush should be at right angles to the body to comb the whole body.

4. Comb the skin at right angles

When combing, keep the comb at right angles to the skin. Even if the comb is caught a little bit, use your fingers to press the root of the hair and comb the upper part first, and then comb the root. The abdomen and tail are easiest to knot, so be especially careful.

Brush against the hair pattern to remove hard-to-remove dirt.

3. Steps to bathe a cat

1. Clean your ears before washing

Before washing, clean your ears, cut your nails, and give them a good brush. If a hair ball is found at this time, it must be dealt with promptly even if it is small. Otherwise it will become felt like once it gets wet., it is difficult to comb it out.

2. Use a shower to moisten your hair

Pour warm water into the bathtub, let the cat stand in it, and then use a shower or bucket to pour the water into the bathtub to let the water penetrate into the hair roots. Moisten the head little by little with gauze.

3. Apply on neck and chest

Apply shampoo in the order of neck, chest and head, and then rub it gently with your fingertips like massaging. After lathering, wash your buttocks and paws carefully, especially the dirty places.

4. Wash the cat with warm water

Use a shower or bucket to clean the neck, chest, tail and head in order. Pay attention to the water temperature and be careful not to get shampoo and foam into your eyes. Wash twice when very dirty. After cleaning completely, apply conditioner. Then rinse with water.

5. Dry your whole body quickly

All steps have been completed. Is your cat now clean? Don't worry, there is still the last step. The cleaned cat is covered with water. At this time, you should quickly wrap it all over with a towel to absorb the water. Then use a hair dryer to blow from the tail to the head, and finally comb and tidy it up.