A cat comb is an essential tool for caring for your pet’s hair.
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Cats groom themselves by licking. However, sometimes they need a little help. They do, however, require some help from time to time. You can make your pet's coat look its best by using a good cat comb. Furthermore, a cat flea comb will help rid your pet of parasites.
A cat comb is an essential tool for caring for these little felines with their lovely coats. It is more precise than a brush and allows for more targeted action. A long-haired cat comb, for example, will be extremely useful for removing localised knots. A cat comb with fine teeth is essential for removing dust or dandruff and adding shine to the coat.
You can use a flea comb to check your cat's hair regularly to ensure it is not harbouring small unwanted insects, and if necessary, get rid of them! Finally, combing your cat's hair removes dead hair that it may have ingested while grooming, which can lead to vomiting and chronic gastritis. Don't hesitate to invest in a kitten comb to get your little friend used to brushing from a young age.
Summary
Why should I comb my cat?
There are several advantages to using a cat comb:
- Detecting parasites such as fleas
- Detangling the knots in the coat
- Removing dust and small bits of dirt
Be aware that while a flea comb can help in the fight against these parasites, it is not always sufficient. Fleas are very agile insects that can sometimes escape the comb, leading the animal to believe that there is no infestation.
Moreover, when you manage to catch one with the comb, you have to be dexterous to grab it and crush it before it escapes into the house... and reinfects your cat a little later.
Regularly combing your cat prevents the animal from swallowing too much dead hair while grooming and regurgitating the infamous hairballs formation.
How should I comb my cat?
As with all slightly restrictive procedures, you need to be patient and gentle with your pet.
Ideally, you should get your cat used to using a comb from a young age.
Start by stroking your kitten, then run the comb over their coat without pushing in the teeth. Gradually, proceed to a real combing without forcing.
Run the comb over the back, neck, and belly for a long time to detect fleas. When it comes to the belly, do not be afraid to place your cat on your lap like a baby.
Choosing specially adapted combs for cats with long and fluffy hair can be helpful. In case of a knot, use your free hand to protect the skin at the base of the hair. If the knot is already quite large, try cutting into it with scissors to make it easier to untangle. Take care not to cut it at the base, as this could result in skin damage.
When should I comb my cat?
There is no particular time. It all depends on you and your pet.
Try to decipher its state of mind. In general, it's best to choose a time when your cat is relaxed, for example after eating.
But when should you stop combing your cat? When the animal puts their ears back or when their tail starts to flap furiously, it means they’re starting to get upset. Put your cat comb away or you'll scratch your cat. It’s better to wait a bit and come back to it a little later.
What type of comb should I choose for my cat?
Depending on the use you want to make of the comb and your pet’s coat, you will find different types of tools in shops and on the internet.
There is, of course, the classic cat flea comb, with its tight teeth that allows you to track down parasites in the hair.
There are also combs for long-haired cats for daily care and knot untangling.
Be careful, always use an instrument with soft-tipped teeth so as not to hurt your little feline.
How often should I comb my cat?
It all depends on your pet's coat!
For a short-haired cat or flea detection, once a week is enough.
For a long-haired cat, such as a Burmese or Maine Coon, twice, three times a week or even every day is a good rhythm!
Remember to brush your kitten from a young age so that cat combing does not rhyme with nightmare!
