Cat grooming – a step-by-step guide to grooming shorthair cats
Train your shorthair cat to be brushed every three or four days as soon as you get her. Use a comb with small, close teeth. Start combing from the back of her neck and continue down to her tail, following the falling hair.
Be especially careful around her rear and other such sensitive areas. Then repeat brushing with a stiff rubber brush. The natural oils found in your palms are great for making her coat smooth.
Your daily petting can be almost as effective as brushing her. If you like, finish off her short-haired coat by throwing a chamois or silk scarf over it. If your cat has a wound that requires medication, ask your vet about a dry powder instead of an ointment.
Your cat will hate the feel of the ointment and will do its best to lick it off. However, the dust shouldn’t bother her, and it can speed up the drying process of the wound, allowing it to heal faster.
Use a fine-tooth metal comb for your cat’s initial brushing. Be sure to watch closely for signs of fleas or parasites. Repeat the process using a stiff rubber brush. This will allow you to apply more pressure without causing your cat discomfort.
After combing and brushing your cat, rub your palm over her fur and then give her a final wipe down with chamois. Before you start brushing your long-haired cat, sprinkle cornstarch or earth on her fur and then massage it to make sure the powder is evenly distributed.
Using a wide-tooth comb, comb out any knots or tangles in her coat. If the tangles are large, you may need to use scissors to cut them out. Finally, move a soft brush up and down her body, including her tail and legs. Finish by brushing against the hairline for fullness.
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