Posted by Jeanne on April 20, 2009
You need to realize that your cat is not like a dog. They are not always going to obey when you call because they basically have a mind of their own. Although they do have a completely different personality, it is possible to get your cat to come to you if you call him and reinforce your command with positive behavior. You can do this by offering him some sort of reward such as petting him, brushing him, or giving him a treat.
If you are screaming at your cat to come to you with the thought that such an action will shock them into coming right over, you will soon realize that such tactics will not work with a cat as they saunter off in the opposite direction.
Posted by Jeanne on January 5, 2009
If you start grooming your cat from an early age, he will love for you to take out the brush or comb and start grooming him. It’s important to brush your cat when you notice he is beginning to shed his hair. This is for your benefit and your cat’s. Your cat will love having that extra hair removed, there will be fewer hairballs, and your furniture won’t have hair all over it. If you find the coat knotted when you are brushing, use your fingers to untangle the knot and not the brush or comb.
You also need to make sure that your cat’s nails are trimmed; you can choose to do this yourself or have a grooming service do it for you. If you decide to take the task on yourself, you need to get clippers that are especially designed for cats. You also need to be careful not to cut into the quick of the nail, or you will end up injuring your cat. This is why many prefer to have a groomer take care of this chore. After the coat and the nails are taken care of, you need to make sure that your cat’s ears are clean.
Does any of this sound familiar to your own grooming habits?
Cleaning the ears should be done on a monthly basis. Do not use a cotton tip to clean your cat’s ears! This process should only be done with a cotton ball and some mineral oil or alcohol. Do not go any further into the ear than you can see to avoid causing your cat injury.
The last step in the grooming of your cat is their dental care. Many cats suffer from plaque buildup, and it can become quite a serious health problem. To avoid this, you need to try cleaning your cat’s teeth. Of course, this might not be fully appreciated by your feline friend, but you need to wipe the cat’s teeth with a baking soda and water mixture. The only other way to ensure that your cat’s teeth get the attention that they need is to have your veterinarian look at your cat’s teeth and possibly perform a dental cleaning on them as well.