How can I [ groom ] my cat ?

Grooming Your Cat and Hygiene 

Though your cat spends lot of time cleaning itself, they do need a regular brushing and cleaning. This helps to remove the loose hair, dead skin and also prevents matting. Regular brushing helps to keep parasites and fleas away.

 Regular grooming 

Regular grooming should be started early in the life of a cat and done regularly. If you have a long-haired cat, you will need more frequent sessions. However, with short-haired cats, once a week is sufficient to prevent matting. Regular grooming helps to keep your cat not only good and healthy, but also helps you to develop a wonderful bond with your pet. You get to know your cat well through these sessions and you can check for fleas, lumps, sores, ticks or irritated skin.

Combing 

Combing regularly maintains good hygiene among cats. Gently comb towards the hair growth point and keep tangles away. You may use your fingers to untangle the fur. There are combs available in the market for combing your pet’s hair. Use a comb with wide teeth for cats that have long hair and a fine-toothed comb for cats with short hair - these combs are best for picking up fleas and dirt from the cat’s coat. 

Brushing 

Brushing regularly stimulates the cat’s skin and helps natural oils to distribute more evenly. This helps your cat’s fur to maintain its shininess. You may use a soft bristle brush or a wire slicker brush. A rubber-grooming device could help to massage the skin of the cat. 

Nail trimming 

Use the cat nail trimmer to cut the nails of your cat. Gently press the paw to bring out the cat’s nail and trim the sharp point. However, be careful that you do not harm the blood vessels. You may ask your vet for help when you try it out the first time. 
dont forget to reward your cat in the end of the operation.

Bathing 

Bathing may not be a favorite practice for every cat. However, bathing helps prevent tangling and matting. Use medicated  shampoos for your cat. Specific areas that may need particular attention are: 

•   Ears: Use cotton swabs to clean the cat’s ear, as they trap lot of dirt. Be very careful when           you  clean the ears.
•    Eyes and nose: Be particularly careful in wiping their nose and eyes. Wet a cotton ball with      saline water to wipe the eyelids (NOT the eyes) of the cat gently.  
•   Dry the cat: Dry the cat by gently squeezing the excess water from the fur. After this wrap the   cat in a large soft towel, and then comb any tangles gently. However, not using a blow dryer is   a good idea as the sound scares most cats.