Because there are differences between humans and animals, we cannot use our own perceptions to speculate on the perceptions of pets. Just like snakes and turtles will hibernate in winter but humans do not need to because cats’ body temperatures are higher than humans. We are giving Cats put water in to bathe. They like to use their own senses to test the water temperature. If they think it is suitable, they can give the cat a bath. In fact, it may not be suitable for cats. So in addition to the ones just listed, are there any misunderstandings that you must be aware of when grooming cats?

Persian Cat

1. The water temperature for washing cats should be a little hot if you put your hand in it

If that's the case, it would be weird if the cat didn't jump up to the sky immediately after entering the water! I believed this at first and thought it made sense! The body temperature of cats is higher than that of humans! But in actual practice, it doesn't work If you find that the water temperature reaches the point where human hands feel a little hot, the cat will definitely go crazy... The water temperature should not be too high, it should be based on the comfort of the cat!

2. When washing a cat, you need to remove the oil first, always do this

If a parent uses a strong oil-removing shampoo to remove oil from the cat every time he washes it, then you will find that the cat’s skin becomes more oily after a while! Why? Because? Most powerful oil-removing shampoos are alkaline. Every time you use them like this, they will take away the oil normally secreted by the cat's skin. These oils have a protective effect on the hair roots and skin. Every time you take a bath, the natural protective layer is removed. As the skin naturally secretes oil continuously, isn't it counterproductive?

3. Dishwashing liquid has a good effect on removing oil, so the first step in washing your cat is to use dishwashing liquid

I have already mentioned in the previous article that dish soap is used to wash pots and pans after all. It is not specifically designed for animals. Even if it claims that it does no harm to human skin and even has a protective effect, is there anything to prove it? Is there no harm to a cat’s skin, which is thinner than a baby’s? This kind of harm will accumulate and settle, and none of us know what the consequences will be after a few years. To be on the safe side, it’s better not to use dish soap!

4. Human shampoo can also be used on cats, saving money and achieving the same results

There is no human shampoo that can be used directly on cats, or it will go back to skin problems. No matter how good the human shampoo is, the problems it targets are all caused by human hair. However, human hair and cat hair are different in texture and structure. Why do we say that human shampoo will have a good effect on cats? Maybe it will feel good if used occasionally, but we cannot predict the consequences of long-term use. what's the situation. The pet-specific shampoos are specially designed for them and have been considered in advance.Regarding skin and hair problems, although pet shampoo is more expensive than human shampoo, cats already have such little hair and they don’t need to be washed every day. How much more money can this cost?

5. Shampoos for cats are divided into two types: long-haired and short-haired.

Wrong! Even if they are both long-haired breeds, can Persians and Maine Coons use the same shampoo? There are two Persians, but one has velvet hair, which is very easy to tangle, and the other has silky hair. These two hair types Can I use the same shampoo? The answer is of course no! Because for different problems, we need different shampoos to improve their hair quality. Speaking of something even more mysterious, the same cat has different states at different stages or even every time he takes a bath! If the cat is in good health, its hair will naturally be bright and smooth, but if it is not in good health, the hair will become dull and dull. Such different conditions. Can the same shampoo or treatment method be used for different conditions? The answer is still no!

Therefore, every time I wash my cat, I always first observe how the cat has eaten in the past few days, how its body is, and how its fur feels, and then decide which shampoo to use this time to achieve the best effect. This is definitely not alarmist, nor is it pretentious. I have done nothing in the past few years and have only studied cats and beauty. I hope everyone can benefit from it.