Whether because of the heat or because their fur is very long and matted, it's time to cut it. Cutting a cat's fur can be relaxation therapy, or on the contrary, it can be drama. A cat with healthy, cared fur is a happy cat.
This is a key moment in which your pet puts all its trust in you so that you can find your most prized treasure, your fur. For this reason and to create a better bond with the animal, it is important to learn to master the art.
if you want to know how to groom a cat at home, keep reading this PeritoAnimal article where we will explain step by step the best techniques for you and your feline companion to have the best experience possible.
Steps to follow: 1
If your cat is still a kitten, then you have a golden opportunity in your hands to get used to it from an early age, so over time, the entire routine of haircutting and care can become a pleasant and special moment for him. The best time to do this is at the beginning of the summer season, so you'll be able to help keep yourself cool when temperatures rise.
If, on the contrary, your cat is already an adult and you are starting in the world of feline grooming, you should be very patient, be careful and gentle throughout the process. Remember that there will be scissors in the environment, so safety is very important.
2 The first thing to do is to prepare the battleground. Choose one wide place to carry out the grooming session. A place where you can have space to put all your things without being crammed together will help you be more organized and move smoothly throughout the process. Take your time to cut your cat's fur. We recommend that you do it in the kitchen, as they are usually larger than bathrooms. Gather scissors (of different sizes), baby oil, dressers, towels, hairpins, brushes, combs and anything else you think you need.
Before you cut your cat's fur you should give him a relaxing bath to prepare you for the moment of haircut. It's also a good idea to lower your claws so you don't get scratched. If your cat is constantly apprehensive, nervous and even aggressive, consult your veterinarian for advice on some tranquilizer before the session.
Put your cat on a towel or cloth, so the room will be less dirty.
3 Start using your usual comb to untangle the fur, check its length and eliminate the knots you get without using scissors. Comb the cat's entire body very well, this will help you plan your courtship strategy.
4 Once you've finished brushing, cut off the longest pieces of hair, cut wherever you have it. superficial knots, especially in complicated places where the electric machine cannot access or is a little dangerous.
Depending on the area, use scissors of different sizes. The most complicated areas are the ears, nipples and vulva (in the case of females) and around the anus. For knots remember to untangle them as much as possible and then cut with scissors, avoid the machine in these cases. Cut as long as you can.
5 Now it's the turn of the trimmer, a tool you can use if you want to be more extreme about the length of your cat's fur. It is very important that the cat's fur is not excessively long, otherwise the use of the electric machine can be very dangerous. Before using it, cut it with scissors.
The machines are for the cat's body and you must use them from the neck to the base of the tail, making straight and linear movements. Do not press the machine too hard against the feline's skin as it can be uncomfortable and even dangerous for the feline. Don't take too long as the cat may not like the noise of the machine very much.
Try to be organized as to the areas you are cutting and go by parts. Make a couple of wider passes and then go through more closed areas, such as the tail.
try keep the same length all over the body, except the head, this is a very delicate place where you shouldn't use the cutter. For the head and face area, use the safest scissors you have. What is usual to do in these areas is to keep the hair a little longer than the rest of the body.
6 Keep stopping and checking how your cat's fur is getting cut, this way you will prevent your cat from getting an excessive shave. Go over the areas that were not the same length and, finally, brush your cat several times to remove all the hair that was stuck to its skin.
