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Category Archives: grooming/stroking

Cat grooming and hygiene - human intervention

Infographic on domestic cat coat grooming care

PoC avatarPosted on January 6, 2023 by Michael BroadJanuary 6, 2023

Here are some brief notes in the form of an infographic on human intervention in helping their cat to maintain a good and healthy coat. In terms of hygiene and keeping the coat in excellent condition, human intervention is only … continue reading…

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Grooming needs of purebred cats

PoC avatarPosted on September 8, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 8, 2020

Some cats need grooming by their human guardians and some don’t. In fact, the grooming needs, in respect of human intervention, of the purebred cats of the cat fancy could be categorised into three groups; low grooming needs to medium … continue reading…

Posted in grooming/stroking | Tagged cat grooming, grooming, grooming matted cat fur, human to cat relationship | Leave a reply
Cat being groomed with a toothbrush

Brushing a cat with a toothbrush reminds them of mother’s tongue

PoC avatarPosted on August 31, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 31, 2020

Another trend has started up on the Chinese social media website TikTok. You know the website that President Trump wants to shut down or be taken over by an American company as he can’t trust them. TickTok is in the … continue reading…

Posted in grooming/stroking | Tagged allogrooming, bonding, brushing cats, cat brush, cat caregiving, petting a cat | Leave a reply
Persian cat being combed

She uses her hairbrush on her cats

PoC avatarPosted on March 9, 2019 by Michael BroadMarch 9, 2019

Would you use your hairbrush on your cat? I have to say that I can feel the pleasure it brings to this ginger Persian. Uhmm…it feels good. That very long fur needs continual maintenance to avoid matting. I like the … continue reading…

Posted in grooming/stroking | Tagged brushing cats, flea combing, grooming, human to cat relationship | 2 Replies

Two-year-old Ragdoll cat had never been brushed which destroyed her coat

PoC avatarPosted on June 6, 2016 by Michael BroadJune 6, 2016

Misty, a two-year-old Ragdoll cat, had never been brushed in her life – meaning vets at Blue Cross animal hospital in London spent more than an hour clipping her fur which weighed 200 grams. Ragdoll cats are purebred and a … continue reading…

Posted in grooming/stroking | Tagged cat grooming, cat health, cat welfare, cat wellbeing, grooming matted cat fur, human to cat relationship, long haired cats, ragdoll cat | 10 Replies
Cat licks smooth arm

If you are hairy does your cat like to groom you more?

PoC avatarPosted on November 3, 2015 by Michael BroadNovember 3, 2015

This is a tongue in cheek question but there may be a certain amount of truth in it. Domestic cats are used to grooming hair. How do they find bare arms to groom? I wonder how they feel about. Does … continue reading…

Posted in grooming/stroking | Tagged cat grooming, human to cat relationship | 9 Replies

Grooming Competitions: Cats Are Different To Dogs

PoC avatarPosted on April 19, 2014 by Michael BroadApril 19, 2014

America has just had its Intergroom International Grooming Conference in New Jersey, USA. A Photographer, Paul Nathan, was there photographing the contestants. Professional grooming competitions like this take cat and dog grooming to new heights or lows depending upon your … continue reading…

Posted in grooming/stroking, Human to cat relationship | Tagged cat exploitation, cat grooming, dog grooming | 22 Replies

Static Electricity In A Cat’s Fur

PoC avatarPosted on November 19, 2013 by Michael BroadJune 8, 2021

When we groom, stroke or pet our cat we can add static electricity to the cat’s coat and to ourselves resulting in a static electricity shock. This is very uncomfortable for the cats and the person. It can be a … continue reading…

Posted in grooming/stroking, Human to cat relationship | Tagged cat grooming, human to cat relationship, static electricity | 11 Replies

Grooming Matted Cat Fur

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadMarch 13, 2017

Matted cat fur on what seems to be an indoor/outdoor cat – photo by Jodi Green Grooming matted cat fur is a reactive process and far worse that taking long term proactive steps. Generally speaking grooming matted fur is not … continue reading…

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