People assume that the only pets that need grooming are dogs.  

Dogs may be messier, bigger, and sometimes dirtier than cats but this does not mean that they are the only pets that need to be groomed and pampered. Pet grooming is more than bathing and brushing.

Pet grooming is a treatment and maintenance regime to benefit your pet's health, comfort and quality of life.  And it makes them look and smell pretty too!


When you spend time brushing, combing and detangling your pet's fur you can also check for lumps, bumps, cuts, scratches and even bites or injury from inesects and accidents or fights. Cats especially can return to a house without displaying discomfort and have puncture wounds in deep fur that may become infected and sore but be undetected until complications occur.

Cats need halp with grooming.

Yes, your cat will be seen to be labouriously and meticulously cleaning their legs and paws and even their faces and whiskers but as flexible as cats are  they sometimes need help.

Checking ears and eyes daily for  discharge, damage or even smells. Seeds embed themselves quickly and can cause serious infections and conditions  or even lead to death. Ticks for example are commonly found buried in ears.


Hair may become matted with faecal matter. Cleanliness must be paramount. Bacterial infections, smells, impacted stools  and physical discomfort can all be avoided by keeping your cat's fur as clean and detangled as possible.

Cats can benefit from a relaxing brush. 

Cats shed just as much as dogs and excess hair is just as uncomfortable and problematic. Cats also have the added factor of  self grooming leading to hairballs. Somecats don!t encourage petting them but the rythmic strokes of a bristle brush can remove hair and induce relaxation. This is the ideal time to bond with your cat. Time spent every day, or twice a day for long hairs  builds trust and enjoyment between you both.


According to the nest these simple tips will make brushing your cat less of a chore and more of a pleasure for both you and your cat.

Cats don't hate water.

 Yes you read it correctly. Some cats love water. Just watch the cat in the bath in today!s video. Other evidence is your cat!s reaction when a tap is running into a sink. The paw flicks or your cat may put their head under the stream.

Some skin conditions may require the treatment from medicated shampoos.  So how often should you bathe your cat?  There are no hard and fast rules but consideration should be given to vet recommendations, using gentle products and obviously success is dependant on  your cat's mood.

Cats teeth need cleaning.

Cats and dogs both nèed good oral hygiene. They rely on strong teeth for protection and  to tear and chew.  The natural diet of cats and dogs is omnivore. Vegetables and plants are enjoyable ingredients and a vaĺuable source of supplements. Fruit and vegetables taste delicious. My cats enjoyed a small green salad every day, with apple once a week for a treat; Kimba loved cucumber in particular. But even with a healthy diet of meat, fish and veg just like us our pets need teeth brushing for tartare prevention, healthy gums and removing tuna breath!

The aim of brushing your cats teeth daily is not to get that Morris the cat superstar smile  but it  allows examination of the oral health. Maybe seeds are trapped or gums are cut and require attention. Your vet will always check your pets gums and teeth for a snapshot of it,s general health.

Plus again with the plethora of flavours of pet toothpastes your cat will be receptive to allowing  this valuable aspect of their daily grooming regime.

Cats need nail care.