Zoom Groom
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Mikki Kitten KitThis combination set is great for kittens and adult cats. It is best used after the zoom groom as it is particular good at rounding up all the loosened hair. It can also be used instead of the Zoom Groom especially on cats with dense, plush undercoats (eg Burmillas, British Shorthairs). I don't find this very good on cats with sleek coats (eg Siamese) . I particularly like the fact that unlike many similar brushes, the pins on this one have plastic coated tips which make this a gentle but effective brush. The big comb is handy for locating matter areas and for gently teasing out small areas of newly tangled fur. A flea comb is a handy tool for checking your kitten for fleas or flea dirt but is not a substitute for preventing infection using medication.
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Furminator |
Furminators are very effective at removing dead or shed hair. They come in different blade widths - a narrow width for small cats (pale lilac handle) and a wider one for larger cats (dark lilac handle). You can choose from two different coat lengths too.
The toothed edge is designed to allow the tool to pull through the topcoat easily and gently remove the undercoat and loose hair without cutting or damaging the cat's delicate skin. That said, using a Furminator does still involve a little pulling so as with any grooming tool always be very gentle. Very matted cats or those with sensitive or fragile skin will not be suitable for this grooming tool. I would also avoid areas like the face, ears, bottom, feet and webbed skin flaps in the armpit and groin areas. |
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Some cats develop matted fur. Cats with dense soft under coats, long hair are more prone to matts. Outdoor cats will sometimes come in with patches of sticky sap in their fur and some cats with fluffy tails get the odd bit of faeces stuck in their undertail and trousers (backs of legs).
Some owners reach for scissors in these situations but cat skin is so delicate and while you are busy focusing on the area of interest at the crossed cutting area, the tips can meanwhile be snipping your cat's skin further along. I never suggest owners use scissors for this reason. Where a few small matts are present, a pair of these Wahl Cordless clippers are an absolute godsend. They are small, light and relatively quiet. Taking a single AA battery, they cut very well with new blades available from Wahl directly when they need replacing. |
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Your plug hole is full of hair after showering because the water and shampooing action loosen dead and ready to she hair. The same applies to cats after a grooming session. Always make sure you finish off every grooming session by removing as much loosened hair as possible. If you don't your cat will ingest all the hair you've loosened and you may very likely cause a hairball which in some cats can make them very unwell.
The best way to remove loosened hair from you cat (and your clothes for that matter is to use a good old fashioned pair of rubber washing up gloves to and stroking your cat all over. Long sweeping half body length strokes using both your hands works best. |
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