The right tools will make grooming a long-haired cat with double or triple coat layers much easier. When grooming your kitty, you need a de-shedding tool that can reach past the coarse outer layer to the inner coat and efficiently remove loose hair while effectively preventing mats and tangles. Without regular grooming, the finer inner coat layer can easily mat and clump.  A good de-shedding tool can also keep the surface of the skin clean and stimulated.

Hairs that have been detached from their hair follicles are the ones you see on your furniture and carpet. A de-shedding tool removes these hairs before they can be shed off into the environment.

Knowing how to use grooming tools and starting a grooming regimen while your kitty is still very young will help you avoid grooming problems.

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Even if you have been sharing your life and home with a cat or two for a long time, there are still some cat behaviors and mannerisms that may leave you confused. Here are two behaviors that you may have observed in your pet:

Petting-Induced Aggression

From purring contentedly while being petted to suddenly nipping their owner’s hand, these encounters are fairly common in pet cats. Some cats can’t tolerate being petted and handled for a considerable period of time and won’t hesitate to let their owners know by nipping.

Vocalizations

Cats meow to communicate with other cats as well as with their owners. A cat that is asking for food or attention will meow at his owner. However, some launch into persistent meowing which can be outright annoying. When you give ... Read more »

Although the obvious answer to this question is that cats lick their fur, the science behind this answer is fascinating.

Cat tongues are very different from ours, as you’ve probably noticed if your kitty friend has ever given you a kiss. Tiny barbs on the tongue act like a comb as your cat grooms himself, separating hair follicles in addition to cleaning them. These barbs can also catch dead hair follicles, which is why some cats have problems with hairballs.

There’s more to cat saliva than meets the eye. Cat saliva actually contains a detergent-like substance which cleans their fur much like a mild soap would.

Because cats are efficient cleaners, you shouldn’t ever have to give your cat a bath. The only exception would be if your cat got into something sticky that he can’t clean on his own. If your cat requires grooming ... Read more »

Small lap dogs have a bad reputation for being extremely energetic and a bit bossy. If you prefer a smaller dog but want to avoid all the hassle, consider one of these calm breeds.

Although so ugly they’re cute, the pug is a great smaller dog breed. They do like to play, but they will happily spend hours with you relaxing on the couch. In general, they don’t mind kids and they don’t mind being around other pets.

The Pekingese can be quite playful, but they also love spending hours sleeping next to their owner. They don’t require a lot of exercise, but they don’t care much for strangers, so this dog is a good option only if you’re not as social as your peers.

A great choice for senior citizens is the Lhasa Apso. They are hypoallergenic and have a calm demeanor, but they need to be groomed regularly.

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There’s nothing more frustrating than a cat that doesn’t use the litter box. But before you get mad at Fluffy for his nasty behavior, take a look at some of the common reasons why your cat might be urinating on your clothes.

No matter what the reason, cats that urinate outside the litter box are trying to tell you something. In many cases, your cat might be telling you that she has a urinary tract infection. This is fairly easy to treat, as long as you schedule an appointment with your vet Newport Beach.

Cat’s hate dirty litter boxes. They also hate not having enough space in their box. They might hate their litter. Some cats require multiple boxes. If there isn’t a medical reason for your cat’s behavior, try switching up her litter box situation.

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