CAT CLIPPING and Brushing
Regular brushing is an important part of looking after long-haired cats, and often a regular clip can help as well.
At 14 weeks, Master Phelan loves his brushes!
The best way to get cats used to being brushed is to start brushing your kitten as soon as they arrive home. Many kittens soon learn to love being brushed, and it is also a great way to spend quality time and bond with your newest family member. When brushing your cat or kitten, it’s also a good chance to check for ticks, especially around the head and neck. Tools such as the Mars Coat King are also good to have on hand for those occasional knots and matts.
Unfortunately, no matter how dedicated their owners, some long haired cats will never tolerate being brushed. If their coat gets too matted, there is often no option other than to have the cat completely clipped back. It’s much better to have your cat clipped before they get to this stage, as the fewer knots and matts there are, the longer the hair can be left and the better the result. Another common reason for having cats clipped is to make finding ticks a lot easier, especially for outdoor cats.
For some cheeky cats, there are particular areas that they consider out of bounds for brushing – often under the stomach! For these guys it’s just a matter of a quick shave under the belly, which often can’t be seen except when they’re lying on their backs.
Greebo lives to be adored
To book your fluffy friend in for a clip, phone Old Mill Vet on 3425 2222. As they are clipped under sedation, cats can be dropped off anytime after 8am on their appointment day, and picked up in the afternoon. Book before 15th December to receive a $5 discount.
