Breeds of domestic cats, and especially care for them

Caring for the appearance.  
The length of hair can be divided into hairless cat, shorthair, longhair and semi-longhair. Each breed and color have their own characteristics grooming.

 
17. Rubber brush with short ribs or a special elastic rukovitsa.

 

start grooming cats better with the head, gradually moving toward the tail, and pay particular attention to areas behind the ears, the chin, hind legs and lower body, especially in longhaired cats. Bringing to perfection the head, back and tail, turn the cat back to handle the stomach and legs.

Cat, accustomed to this procedure since childhood, enjoy it and did not protest.

 Eye Care.  

corners of the eyes is usually a small clean with a damp cloth daily. Cotton wool and cotton swabs are not suitable, its fibers irritate the cornea. The eyes of the Persians and Exotics require particularly careful care, because of the shortened tear ducts, they often watery eyes, forming a difficult stains. To care for watery eyes, you can use a special solution (drops) to the eye or "Optic gel". If a strong inflammation of the doctors recommend the use of drops of chloramphenicol or tetracycline eye ointment.

 Caring for nails.  
But every domestic cat to trim nails once a fortnight special Nail Clipper. Seated cat on lap, gentle pressure on the pad pull claw feet from cheholchika. Cut off the tip of the claw only - no more than a quarter, otherwise you may damage the blood vessel or nerve. All these operations are carried out, stroking a cat and talking to her. The violence is absolutely unacceptable.

 Dental care.  
To prevent the formation of tartar, you can once a week, thoroughly clean the teeth with a cloth or cotton swab dampened with a weak solution of hydrogen peroxide. You should not use this tooth powder or paste. Regularly inspect your mouth cat. Redness of the gums and the thin red line on the neck of the tooth are the first signs paradantoza. The presence of sores on the gums, the smell or strong salivation may be a sign of serious dental disease, or sores that may require veterinary treatment.

 Caring for the ears.  

Once a week, inspect your cat's ears: the shell must be clean, no rash and plaque. Cotton swab gently clean the ears. In a healthy animal without sulfur light, odor. Black, thick, soft plaque in the ear points to defeat ear mites.

 Bathing a cat.  
Wipe dry with a hair, and, without revealing the towel completely, dried in the same order as when combing. If the cat is afraid of dryer, start to dry and comb from the back, and only then move on to the collar. Apply to damp hair powder, it will draw excess moisture and give the hair silkiness. Leave wet cat fur is impossible - it can catch cold, while the long-haired cats are formed mats. A few hours after washing is recommended to process protein coat conditioner.