Cat Grooming – How The Experts Do Grooming For The Longhaired Cats

If you have longhaired cat, then you have your work cut out for you, and if you plan to show her,

you will need to put in extra effort. Aside from the length of time required to comb her as she dries after a bath, you can expect to be her personal scrub nurse every day.

She may not be able to avoid clumps of fecal matter on her coat no matter how hard she tries. The very fact that she has long hair around her rear end and the britches (the back of her legs) makes it almost impossible for her to avoid becoming messy.

You will need to regularly inspect your cat’s rear end to see if she is clean. If not, stand her on a bench with her rear end hanging over a basin, and wash the stained area with warm water and a mild soap, being sure to rinse it thoroughly.

If she has just a small amount clinging to her britches, you can pluck it off and then powder her with cornstarch if she is a light colored cat or fuller’s earth if she is dark colored cat, as you comb through the hair.

If she is one of the tailless breeds, such as the Manx, Cymric or Japanese Bobtail, she may have the same problem, even if she is short haired. She may lack the ability to sever the feces neatly and cleanly and it will very often attach itself to her legs.

Since she has no tail, you can easily see if she needs attention and clean her up as prescribed for the longhaired. To make it easier to groom her long hair, sprinkle either cornstarch or fuller’s earth through her coat.

The powder will loosen the tangles and make it easier for the teeth of the comb to slip through. Use a wide toothed comb for removing tangles. Pay special attention to her britches, tail and stomach.

You can reach her stomach by turning her upside down on your lap. Make this an enjoyable time and combine affection with play (such as dangling your necklace or chain to amuse her).