When raising a cat, you must consider and take care of all aspects of it. Compared with dogs, cats do not like to go out, and their natural body cleaning is not as frequent as that of dogs. However, as parents who raise cats know, cats are a They are animals that love cleanliness, so if parents want to get a closer relationship with their cats, they have to accommodate their cats’ preferences and remember to clean their cats on time.

Bathing problem--you don’t have to wash it often, but you can’t not wash it

Do not take a bath before being vaccinated! Unvaccinated kittens have low resistance, and they can easily catch colds and have diarrhea when taking a bath, which may lead to more serious problems, and even cause cat distemper. After vaccination, you should bathe with a cat-specific shower gel to avoid side effects of human shampoo (the pH of human skin and animal skin is different).

Don’t bathe your cat too frequently. Generally, short-haired cats are washed once every few months, but for long-haired cats, their own cleaning ability is poor, and their long hair can easily trap dirt and grow ectoparasites and bacteria. They should be washed twice a month in summer and once in winter. Will suffice.

When taking a bath, move quickly and complete it in as short a time as possible. Be careful not to pour water into the cat's eyes and ears to avoid causing the cat's disgust. You can first put absorbent cotton balls in the cat's ears and take them out after bathing. Cats' tails are relatively dirty, especially male cats. The root of the tail excretes a lot of oil secretions, which can be scrubbed with a toothbrush dipped in bath liquid. After scrubbing everything, change the water and rinse. You can also use a water heater to spray the bath liquid away. Then use a dry bath towel to wipe as much water as possible from the cat's body. Finally, use a hair dryer to comb and blow dry.

The problem of nail cutting - it must be trimmed every month to make your nails brighter

You can trim the kitten’s nails once a week, especially the front paws. Usually once a month. Nails that grow too long and split can cause pain or infection to them. Regular nail trimming will reduce the likelihood of these problems and alleviate his urge to scratch at the furniture. Get your cat used to having its paws held from an early age. The best time to trim their nails is when your cat is relaxed. Like after a nap.

Don't forget to cut the "thumb", on the inside of the front leg. Don’t forget that cats can have multiple toes, which are called “polytoes” and all need to be trimmed. Some cats have seven toes on each foot. The outermost layer of a cat's nails is transparent and can be cut; the transparent part next to it is white, so it's best not to cut it; and the inner part is pink, and that part must not be cut. Do it quickly and let your cat go if he or she is already irritable even if only one or two paws are clipped. You can continue later. Reward it by playing with it or giving it special care so that it has a positive association with nail clipping. In short, it is better to cut less than to cut too much.

Cat grooming questionsQuestion--A daily required course for long-haired cats

Cats have barbs on their tongue coating, and they naturally groom themselves, so it doesn’t make much sense for short-haired cats. Generally, domestic short-haired cats can be groomed twice a week.

But for long-haired cats, this is not the case. A little carelessness may cause hair knots that not only affect the appearance but also bring hidden dangers to skin health. So for these cats, insist on grooming them once a day.

Clean your cat’s eyes--reduce the chance of eye diseases

Healthy cats will also have secretions from their eyes, but they will wash their faces seriously N times every day, so they will naturally always give you a bright and beautiful look. However, some breeds of cats are born with eyes that need our help to clean them, otherwise they are prone to eye diseases. For example, Persian cats have flat noses and flexed nasolacrimal ducts, and their tears are not easy to flow out and can easily form eye feces. Moreover, tears and nasal juice can easily clog the nose, causing difficulty in breathing. Therefore, you often use absorbent cotton dipped in 2% boric acid water to wash your eyes, and the dirt in your nose can be softened with boric acid water and washed away.

Clean your cat’s teeth – a guarantee of oral health

Oral health is the guarantee of a good appetite for cats, and the cleanliness of teeth is the first prerequisite for oral health. , if a cat eats soft food for a long time, it will develop tooth stones in half a year. After 3 years, the teeth will turn brown, so it is best to remove the stones once a year.

Cleaning cat ears-preventing ear diseases

Regularly cleaning the ear wax of cats will not only keep their ears clean, but also effectively prevent ear diseases. Clean at least 1 to 2 times a month, usually after bathing. You can use a cotton swab dipped in a little medicinal olive oil, flowing paraffin oil or baby oil to apply it.

Regular deworming - a guarantee of good health

Parasites will absorb nutrients from cats and secrete toxins to poison cats and make them sick. Therefore, regular deworming is a guarantee for the health of cats.