Being fastidious groomers, cats spend a considerable part of their day grooming and cleaning themselves. However, it is a good idea to be involved in your cat’s grooming regimen since it will help strengthen the bond between you and your feline pet while giving you the opportunity to check your kitty for any signs of infection or general ill health.

Your feline friend will truly benefit from a regular grooming regimen because of the following reasons:

• Promote circulation and develop muscle tone.
• It reduces hairball formation in the stomach, since all the loose hairs are eliminated as you groom.
• The glands at the base of the hair are stimulated. The sebum secreted from the glands is spread during grooming and help make the cat’s coat water-resistant.
• Grooming makes the fur smooth and promotes body insulation.

Ask your Ashburn vet about your feline pet’s grooming needs. There’s more valuable information on this website.