In the pet world, cats are the most picky about the environment. Almost all cats have the same personality of loving cleanliness, freshness, and sleeping. Of course, I am not saying that such a personality is not good, but that in daily life Cat parents need to be more considerate and meticulous in caring for cats. Such attentive care can also be rewarded with sweet smiles from the cats.

Check the cat’s ears, eyes and claws

Before grooming your cat, you should take this opportunity to check whether the cat’s ears, eyes and claws are clean and whether there are any potential diseases.

Cat ear health care

Pet.com editor’s tip: If your cat is healthy, you don’t need to pay much attention to its ears. Check if there is any dirt inside the ear, dip a cotton ball in olive oil and remove the dirt. If the cat keeps scratching its ears, it is likely to have ear disease. Look for black waxy spots in the ears. Another reason why cats scratch their ears may be that their ears are clogged with earwax. If the cat continues to scratch, a veterinarian should be consulted for diagnosis.

Cat eye care

Dirt around the cat's eye can be wiped off simply: soak a piece of cotton in warm water and gently wipe the dirt away. Cat's eyes should be bright and clean. If there is inflammation or discharge, the cat may have a serious health problem.

Wash your face

Long-haired cats are often prone to blocked tear ducts. When this happens, tears run down the cheeks, leaving unsightly black marks on the face. To remove stains, you should use a cotton ball dipped in lightly salted water and rub the hair on your cheeks. If this problem occurs frequently, it is necessary to consult a veterinarian.

Check the cat’s mouth

Check whether there is tartar on the cat’s teeth. Ideally, your cat's teeth should be brushed once a week to prevent tartar from forming. However, your cat may refuse this undignified treatment. If this happens, it may be necessary to have your teeth removed and polished by your veterinarian every year.

Cat claw health care

Any healthy and active cat will automatically have its claws trimmed because they wear out as the cat moves through the exercise routine. However, if your cat is older or kept indoors, you should check its claws to see if they need trimming. If not trimmed, the cat's claws may grow into the fleshy toes of the cat's paw, which will require treatment by a veterinarian.

Trim cat claws

If you need to trim the cat's claws, hold the cat tightly in your lap and use your hands to trim the cat's claws.Press the cat's paw with your fingers to extend the cat's claws forward. Check the cat's claws carefully. The main part of a cat's claw includes the pink root of flesh under the nail, which contains nerves. Do not cut off live flesh. The white claw tips are insensible tissue. If the claw tips are cut off, the cat will not feel pain.