Episode 42 - Why Is Brushing Your Cat Important

Just as we, as humans, brush our hair, our cat’s hair may need the same attention. There are health benefits for your feline friend by making sure we are keeping up with their grooming. A clean cat is a happy cat, from nail trims to bathing, a little maintenance goes a long way.

Show Notes:

• Brushing your cat not only removes dirt, grease and dead hair from their coat, but it also helps to remove skin flakes and stimulates circulation.

• Brushing your cat comes with a ton of benefits for both you and your cat.

  • Less hairballs and shedding, better bonding, and better chance to find skin or flea issues early on.

• There are many different types of brushes you can use for your cat depending on their level of comfort with grooming.

• Best practices for grooming your kitty.

• Grooming neglect can lead to mats that can pull on delicate skin or even make it difficult for your cat to walk.

• If you brush your cat on a regular basis, the daily maintenance should not take very long.