Cats are known to be very clean animals that groom themselves. Nevertheless responsible owners must be vigilant in order to preserve the beauty and above all the health of their little feline.
• You and your family will avoid many inconveniences (odors, parasites, behavior change...). You will prevent the appearance of certain diseases.
• You will detect diseases at an early stage and we will be able to treat them more effectively and less expensively. These few minutes that you devote to your companion will also constitute special moments that will only strengthen the ties that unite you.
SKIN AND COAT:
The cat who "washes" When washing, the cat naturally ingests hair which, by accumulating in the stomach and intestines, can cause problems. Regular brushing eliminates dead hair and prevents the formation of clumps of hair. This is why we recommend that you brush your cat regularly (once a week). Long-haired cats should be brushed against the grain daily.
THE EARS: Cleaning the cat's ears is especially necessary for kittens who do not yet know how to wash themselves. The ears of an adult cat rarely need cleaning, except those of Persians. Use specific ear cleaners.
• Pour the liquid, massage the base of the ear, then eliminate the excess with cotton.
• If the animal shows signs of pain or aggression, do not insist! He probably has an ear infection.
The cat's ear is angled. Using a standard cotton swab will only push the impurities to the bottom of the channel. This tool should therefore be strictly avoided.
THE EYES OF THE CAT: The cat is a diurnal and nocturnal hunter. He has excellent vision. In particular, and thanks to its formidable variable-geometry pupil, the cat sees 6 to 8 times better than humans in the dark.
His eyes need some attention. In order to clean the eyes of impurities, it is necessary to use a specific lotion or saline solution.
Gently apply the lotion around the eyes using a make-up remover cotton pad (be careful not to use cotton pads pre-soaked with make-up remover).
CAT DENTAL HYGIENE: Oral pathologies are very common in cats. According to a recent study, 70 percent of cats over two years of age are affected. Dental plaque accumulates, turns into tartar by mineralizing and causes gingivitis and loosening of the teeth.
Added to this is the alveoal resorption of which 60 percent of cats are victims. These are cavities that appear between the root and the crown and which ultimately lead to disintegration of the crown. There is no treatment, and the extraction of the teeth involved and inevitable.
In order to prevent these pathologies, regular maintenance is necessary. Daily brushing with a specific brush and toothpaste. This is by far the most effective solution, but nevertheless difficult to implement.
• “Anti tartar” croquettes
• Anti-scaling powder to spread on food.
These preventive measures are not always enough. It is then necessary to perform dental care, ie scaling and polishing of the teeth.
CLAWS AND PADS: Your cat uses its claws to mark its territory. To avoid damage, you can cut off the ends of its claws. However, it is a gesture to be made with great care so as not to hurt him by reaching the living part of the claw (in pink). It is better to advance by small successive cuts rather than to cut frankly.
Choose a comfortable place and place the kitten on your lap, with its body well supported.
Between each cut, relax the animal by caressing its belly regularly.
The so-called "guillotine" pliers are the perfect tool. The ideal is to get help the first time from your veterinarian.
• In indoor animals, it may be necessary to cut them regularly.
•Specific claw cutters exist: only use these.
•You will have to take small successive cuts so as not to reach the living part of the claw. It is important to educate animals in this practice from an early age.
• Pads are sensitive. Check them for lesions, thorns or cracks.