Not everyone who owns a cat considers cat grooming to be an important aspect of cat-care. While nearly every dog owner will tell you that keeping your dog well groomed is a big deal, cats are generally thought of to be self-cleaning. This is somewhat accurate, but it isn’t entirely true. While cats are exceptionally…
Cats are typically very clean animals. However, occasionally they too need a little help looking and feeling fabulous. You may consider a spa day for your furry babe, and when you do, mobile cat grooming can provide the perfect experience. Why Groom a Cat As mentioned earlier, cats are typically clean. They spend a lot of time and…
Amid the howls of objection, and promises of severing any diplomatic ties they once granted you, most people wonder what they were thinking when they decided to give their feline friend a bath, who is probably very literally fighting tooth and nail. At Awesome Doggies, we hear your stories, and we understand. In the spirit…
Do Cats Really Need Help With Grooming ? Traditionally we think of cats as being perfectly capable of grooming themselves, but there are some situations where we need to give our kitty friends a little help. If your cat has long hair, this is not a condition Mother Nature intended, and they need help dealing…
Serious flea infestations can be fatal to very young kittens, because parasites taking nourishment in large quantities can leave the kittens with a low red blood cell count (also known as anemia). It’s tricky business because the chemicals that you might use to kill fleas on older cats can be harmful or outright fatal to…
You might think that cats are self-cleaning creatures, but actually even the most industrious kitty needs a little help in the grooming department from time to time. If you’re living with a cat, plan to spend time grooming your furry friend. Of course, that may be easier said than done if you have a cranky…
Ideally cats should be introduced to grooming while they are kittens, so they get used to being held and brushed. If you have adopted an older cat who is not used to being groomed, you might have a challenge on your hands at first. But just go slow and work through it. The best way…
Persian cats have beautiful long hair but they do need a lot of care to keep from matting and tangling. With regular grooming, they can be the most gorgeous animals around. However, grooming a Persian for the first time can be a daunting prospect. Here is your guide to grooming your Persian puss at home….
If you and your long-haired cat are tired of all the brushing that’s required to keep your feline furball from matting, a lion clip (also known as a “lion cut”) may be just what you and your kitty are looking for. Lion Cut – The Look Love it or hate it, the lion clip is…
Hairballs are an unfortunate reality for both cats and their owners: while cat owners cringe at the familiar hunching, hacking and gulping that signals their pet is about to expel a hairball, the poor kitty looks to be just as distressed as he gyrates and gags in an effort to rid his stomach and throat…