Cats have died at cat and dog groomers although it is very rare and there are no regulations with respect to the standards that cat groomers have to attain and finally it is better that we groom our cat ourselves. … please continue reading
A domestic cat’s saliva does not contain shampoo-like substances. It does not act like a shampoo. It contains bacteria and it also contains certain enzymes which encourages blood to clot and wounds to heal (I am told). It also contains … please continue reading
Domestic cats lick their coat where you have petted them because you have disturbed their coat and they want to put it back to the way it was, mainly in respect of removing the scent and oils deposited on it. … please continue reading
This cute and comfortable street cat does circuit training crunch exercise in the middle of the sidewalk! please continue reading
Yes, it can be bad to give your cat a bath under normal circumstances because it’ll be unnecessary (and in any case your cat will dislike it a lot). It depends on many factors but domestic cats don’t normally need … please continue reading
In my opinion, there are three reasons why cats roll in dirt: To clean their fur Because it feels good (because the ground is uneven and it gently massages their back) To transmit chemical signals – pheromones – onto the … please continue reading
Andreas Steiger in the book The Welfare of Cats tabulates an interesting list of symptoms and associated welfare problems concerning hairless cats, the best known of which is the Sphynx. The Sphynx is a popular cat breed with many fans … please continue reading
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 … please continue reading
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 … please continue reading
A former top footballer has highlighted the need to regulate in some way pet grooming salons or to improve the quality of the drying boxes used in grooming parlors in the UK. Former Liverpool footballer, Daniel Agger, has lost his … please continue reading
