Method 1: brush the cat.
1. Take the cat to the vet. If cats have difficulty in taking care of themselves, it may be because of health problems and it hurts when taking care of them. At this time, only when the fundamental problem is solved will the cat feel comfortable and even start to take care of itself again. The treatment includes examining the teeth of cats with aphtha and providing painkillers to old cats with arthritis. If the cat's hair is badly knotted, ask a professional to remove the tangled hair. It is harmful to remove a large area of tangled hair from a cat. It's best to calm the cat down first and pull out its hair when it doesn't realize the pain.
2. Take bristles as daily homework. If cats can't take care of themselves as before, one of the best ways is to incorporate grooming into their daily lives. Comb cats from beginning to end, remove loose hair, dust and dirt, and promote blood circulation and sebaceous gland secretion. This will help to restore the luster and luster of hair and prevent the pain caused by knotting hair, especially for long-haired cats.
3. Wait for the cat to relax before taking care of it. Don't brush the cat when it is excited. Touching the cat gently and comforting it will make the cat more obedient. If a cat is not used to being taken care of by others, it may hate brushing its teeth. Let it know that this is a pleasant experience, and it can't be taken care of for too long for the first time to prevent it from losing patience.
Try to brush your teeth before feeding, so that cats will associate brushing with food rewards in the future. Doing so can improve its resistance to bristles.
Remember, bristles can enhance the relationship between owners and pets. However, if a pet is excited or nervous, it may associate negative emotions with its owner.
Take measures to protect yourself and let the cat calm down. Sometimes, even if the cat is very unhappy, it should be taken care of immediately. For example, if a cat gets dirty, clean it up even if it is excited. In this case, there are some ways to help you stay calm and control your cat. With a towel. If you have to wash the cat immediately, and the cat is very excited at this time, you can try to wrap the cat in a towel to expose only the dirty part. Covering the cat's eyes can calm the cat. At the same time, wrapping the cat's teeth and claws with towels can protect you from being scratched or bitten.
Grab the cat by the nape of its neck. Some cats will calm down if you grab the back of the neck. The nape of the neck is the skin behind the cat's neck. If the mother cat grabs the back of the kitten's neck, it will have a calming effect, which will also have an effect on adult cats. However, don't scratch the cat's nape, just scratch a small piece of skin behind its shoulder when it is lying on the flat ground.
Operate at a comfortable height. If you put the cat on a higher table or at the top of the dryer, it will be easier to clean it. So you don't have to bend over to keep your back tense. Put a blanket or towel on the table so that it is not easy to slip and make the cat feel safe.
5. Determine the frequency of brushing your cat's teeth. Long-haired cats need frequent grooming, preferably once a day. Otherwise, your hair will be knotted and dirty. Short-haired cats don't need to brush their hair often, just brush it several times a week when necessary.
6. Be gentle when brushing the cat's teeth. Brush your hair slowly, so as not to hurt or scare the cat. Note that an old cat with joint pain and arthritis will hiss when you are near the painful part. When brushing the buttocks, shoulders, arms or knees of a thin cat, it is easy to touch a comb or brush, causing pain, so take your time and comb these parts carefully.
7. Check the cat's skin when brushing your teeth. When brushing your teeth, take a few minutes to check the cat's skin for abnormal, worn or bare spots, or other problems. If you find anything unusual, you must contact the veterinarian as soon as possible. Be sure to check for fleas when grooming cats. Separate your hair and see if there are shiny brown bugs the size of sesame seeds. At the same time, check for flea excrement. They look like little dust. If you find anything suspicious, put it on a damp absorbent cotton. If it is flea excrement, water will wet the dried blood, and you will see an orange light.
Brush your fingers on the cat to see if there are any lumps or lumps. If you find a new lump, or the original lump is growing, or the cat feels uncomfortable, take the cat to the vet as soon as possible.
8. Comb off the dirt with a metal comb. Metal combs can comb away dust and other things from cat hair. It can also straighten the cat's hair, which is especially useful for long-haired cats. Start combing from the cat's abdomen and legs. Then comb your back and comb it from bottom to top towards your head. The tail should also be carefully combed.
9. untie the knot. If the cat's hair is long, it is necessary to untie the tangled hair more carefully to prevent the knot from becoming more serious. If you find a knot, untie it gently. You can use a comb, a developer or just use your fingers. No matter what tools you use, you should press your hair roots close to your skin, so that when you straighten your hair, it won't hurt your skin.
10, cut off the unreasonable knot. If you can't straighten the knot, cut it off with a barber's scissors, but don't use scissors to avoid hurting your skin. The skin under cat hair is very delicate. If you are injured, you may be infected. If it is not good, it may need to be stitched. If you are not used to trimming hair knots, you can contact a professional cat beautician or veterinarian.
If there is no barber scissors, use scissors, but be careful. The safest way is to comb between the skin and hair knots with a comb, and then cut off the knots on the comb. Comb can protect the skin, so it is not easy to cut the skin. If you can't tie the comb under the knot, you must give it to a professional pet groomer or veterinarian. Don't try it yourself.
1 1. Brush loose hair with a brush. After combing your hair, brush off the loose hair with a rubber or stiff brush. This can take away the residual loose hair and make the cat refreshed. Short-haired cats should also brush their hair, otherwise the shed hair will be mixed in the fur.
Method 2: Clean the cat's face and ears.
1, remove the scab around the cat's eye. If the cat has scabs in the corner of her eyes, or there is something wrong with her eyes, which leads to tears or secretions, it is necessary to clean her eyes. This will make the cat feel comfortable and prevent the irritation from intensifying. And take the cat to the vet to check the secretions. Sometimes cats catch a cold or catch a virus and need medicine to cure it. Dry your tears with a cotton ball or soft cloth.
Use a wet cotton pad to remove scabs, hard objects or heavy dirt around the cat's eye.
Clean each eye separately with a cloth or cotton ball to prevent cross-infection between eyes.
Without the consent of the veterinarian, cats are not allowed to use eye lotion or eye drops without authorization.
2. Clean facial wrinkles. Facial wrinkles are very common in cats with flat faces such as Persian cats and Himalayan cats. Facial wrinkles need cleaning, especially cats with chronic secretions in their eyes. Tears and secretions will pile up into folds, making cats prone to skin diseases. When cleaning facial wrinkles, gently wipe away tears and dirt with a wet cotton piece or soft wet cloth.
Make sure to thoroughly clean the skin in the middle and on both sides of the fold.
Being wet for a long time will cause problems, so use a slightly wet cloth instead of a completely wet cloth.
After wiping, pat dry.
3. Check and clean your ears. Check the cat's ears. The cat's ears should look pale pink, without dirt, wax accumulation and odor. If you suspect that something is wrong, compare one ear with the other. Both ears should look the same. If the two sides are different, there should be a problem. Cleaning ears: Ask the veterinarian to recommend ear liquid cleaner, which is commonly available in pet shops.
Dip a small amount of detergent in the cotton ball.
Fold the cat's ears back, and then wipe off the dirt with a cotton ball.
Don't clean the ear canal, it will lead to trauma and infection.
Don't put the tip of a cotton swab into the ear canal. If the cat suddenly trembles, it may stab or hurt its ears. Never let water into your ears, it will make your skin soft, and cats are more susceptible to ear infections.
4. Check whether there is anything wrong with the cat's face. While cleaning the cat, it is also a good time to check the problem. For example, cats have secretions, red eyes, frequent blinking, and tears in their eyes. It is necessary to see a veterinarian. If the wrinkles on the cat's face turn red, dark, inflamed or the cat loses its hair, it is necessary to see a veterinarian.
If cats scratch their ears all the time, there may be inflammation. Check for ear mites. If you think there is something wrong with your cat's ears, you should talk to the vet.
Method 3: clean the cat's ass.
1, once you find feces on cat hair, clean it up in time. If a cat can't or won't take care of itself, you should pay attention to the fact that there may be feces sticking to its hair under its tail. This often happens to long-haired cats and pets with diarrhea. If it is not cleaned up in time, the feces will be entangled with the hair, which will eventually lead to skin problems in the cat and it will not be able to defecate normally.
Step 2 put on gloves. Wear a pair of latex or rubber gloves when cleaning the feces from cat hair. Cat feces can carry toxoplasmosis, a parasitic disease, which is especially dangerous for pregnant women. If you are pregnant, ask your partner to clean the cat (and litter box).
3. Wipe your ass with a wet tissue. If the feces are too dry, try pulling them out of your hair. If you don't succeed, wipe the shit off the cat's ass with a wet tissue. Use special wipes for kittens, which are usually sold in pet stores. You can also use baby wipes, but you must use the fragrance-free type. After you wash your cat, it will lick its fur. Baby wipes will be eaten if there is any residue. Clean your ass once a day, or as needed.
4. Dry the cat with a towel. After cleaning up the feces, dry the cleaned parts quickly. If you don't blow dry, your hair will be more tangled and irritate your skin.
5. consider shaving some hair off the cat's ass. If you can't easily clean up the tangled feces, consider shaving the hair around the anus to prevent the feces from sticking to the hair. Cat beauticians usually do this operation, which is called health care or hygienic shaving.
6. Keep the dustbin clean. If the litter box is not clean, the cat will pee in the corner of the litter box, making it easier to stick feces to the hair. Remove the feces from the basin every day and change the cat litter every one to three weeks.
7. If you have any questions, please contact the veterinarian. If the cat's wound is broken, or it is difficult to urinate because of hair adhesion, you should take the cat to the vet instead of the beauty salon. Cats may need treatment for wounds or other problems.
Method 4: Bathe the cat
1. Bathe the cat only when necessary. Cats seldom need a bath. Regular brushing and site cleaning are usually enough to ensure the hygiene of cats. If the cat steps on something sticky, rolls in the mud, has severe diarrhea or dyes a large piece of hair, it should be bathed. If you don't want to bathe your cat yourself, you can give it to a professional beautician.
2. Choose the right time to bathe the cat. If you choose to bathe the cat when it is calm and gentle, it will not be too nervous in the bathtub. You can try to play with the cat for a while and let it get tired before taking a bath. If the cat is very emotional, wait until it calms down before trying to bathe it.
3. Trim the cat's paw. Trim the cat's paws before putting it in the bathtub. If the cat resists in the shower, it won't scratch you. Don't cut the claws too much, just cut off the ends to ensure that they are not sharp. If you cut too much, you will cut the tender meat, causing pain to the cat and possibly bleeding. If you are afraid to trim your cat's paws, take your cat to a beautician or veterinarian for trimming.
4. Give the cat a thorough comb. Brushing the cat's teeth with a brush can remove loose hair and dirt. It is also important to clean up the tangled knots, because shampoo will collect in the knots.
5. Ask someone for help. Let others help you control the cat or hand you something. It is difficult to bathe the cat alone. Don't try it unless you have to.
6. Prepare bath products. Before putting the cat in the bathtub, prepare all necessary items, including: shampoo for cats (don't use shampoo for dogs)
Plastic cup or pitcher
towel
bath towel
rubber blanket
7. Prepare a bathtub or swimming pool. You can let the cat take a bath in the bathtub. If the pool is big enough, you can also take a bath in the pool. Put the rubber mat in the pool or bathtub. The cushion can prevent the cat from slipping. Fill the bathtub with warm water 3 to 4 inches (about 8 to 10 cm) high.
8. Start bathing the cat. Put the cat in the bathtub and let friends grab the cat by the nape of the neck. Then wet the cat's hair with a cup or pitcher. Just pour down from the neck and try to avoid water entering the cat's eyes, nose and ears. Comfort the cat and make it quiet. Let the cat feel at ease and move gently at the same time.
9. Massage fully and let the shampoo penetrate into the hair. Bathe the cat with a solution of one part cat shampoo and five parts water. When mixing the solution, ask a friend to help you grab the cat by the nape of the neck. Pour the mixture on the cat to prevent it from entering the eyes, ears and nose. Then gently massage with your fingertips to let the shampoo fully penetrate into your hair. If you need to clean your ass, wear latex or PVC gloves.
10, wash off the shampoo. Slowly pour warm water into the cat's hair with a pitcher or cup. Again, avoid eyes, ears and nose. Make sure that the shampoo on the cat hair is thoroughly rinsed. It takes several cups or cans of water to thoroughly rinse the soap off the cat hair.
1 1. Dry the cat. After washing, let friends gently take the cat out of the bathtub and put it on the towel. Then wrap the cat in another towel and dry it to keep warm. Take the cat to a warm room to dry its fur.
Method 5: Take the cat to have a professional beauty treatment.
1. If it is too late to take care of the cat, take it to a professional beauty treatment. If you don't have much time at home or are too busy to take care of your cat regularly, you need to consider taking your cat to a professional pet grooming service. Professional pet beauticians can provide services such as brushing, removing knots, trimming paws, cleaning ears and bathing.
2. Find a professional cat beautician, either online or recommended by a veterinarian. Check whether the beautician is a member of the American Pet Cat Beauticians Association. The association is responsible for formulating and maintaining relevant standards for cat grooming.
3. Consider whether the cat is nervous. On the balance, if you take your cat to the beautician, your cat may be nervous. Consider whether the cat is obedient when it goes by car. It may not be easy for cats to get a facial. But if the cat's hair is really bad, even if it is nervous, it is worth taking care of.
4. Ask the vet if he can cut the cat's hair. If daily brushing and occasional cleaning can't keep the cat clean, talk to the vet and ask if it is necessary to cut the cat's hair. For cats with normal grooming habits or cats that can be easily groomed by their owners, shearing is unnecessary. But a long-haired cat's hair knots easily. They don't like to comb their hair every day, and they don't take good care of themselves. This kind of cat will be better if its hair is cut off. According to the cat's temperament, decide whether this process needs a veterinarian to appease the cat.
Warning: If cats have difficulties in taking care of themselves, they should make an appointment with a veterinarian for diagnosis, find out the root cause of cats' inability to take care of themselves, and treat them promptly.