Cat Grooming

The frequency with which you must groom your cat will vary depending on whether it has short, medium, or long hair. Medium and long-haired cats may struggle to cover all areas on their own, and you will need to help them look their best.

When your cat is ready for their real nails to be clipped, go slowly and clip one or two nails at a time. Moving too quickly risks inadvertently injuring your pet, making them wary of the clippers. Doing only a few nails at a time helps them get used to the process. 

Brushing your cat's fur keeps it healthy and shiny. Brushing once or twice a week will remove dirt, dead skin, and other debris, resulting in healthier skin and fur for short hair cat grooming.

Indoor cats typically require nail trimming every two weeks. While some older cats only require trimming their nails approximately once a month, kittens' nails can grow faster and may need to be trimmed every week. Outdoor cats may only require occasional cat nail trimming because they need to protect themselves with sharper nails.

Any of these indications should serve as an excellent cue to break out the clippers when you see them. Your cat's nails are too long if they don't completely retract. They have a sharp curvature or a razor-sharp edge.

Although having long  claws may not seem like a major matter, a cat's nails left unchecked can lead to serious problems.Nails that have curled and grown into your cat's paw pads could cause damage to them.Your cat's stride may change, which could result in long-term joint problems. Getting caught on carpets or your cat's collar, could make your cat uncomfortable or even hurt them. It can cause the destruction of your furniture and possibility of getting hurt from your cat's scratches.

In veterinary care, it's common knowledge that a healthy cat should weigh no more than 10 pounds. We qualify it by saying that healthy cats come in a range of sizes and weights. We must consider a cat's body frame size and lean muscle mass in addition to its weight.

Veterinarians created the "Body Condition Score" chart to take into consideration all the factors (body frame, lean muscle mass, etc.) and make this evaluation more objective and standard for ideal cat weight.This chart rates a cat's physical state on a scale of 1 to 9, with 1 being the most emaciated and 9 being morbidly fat. 

The domestic shorthair cat, which is the most prevalent cat in the United States, does not fit into a "one-size-fits-all" category. Adult ideal cat weight should between 6 and 12 pounds to be healthy, with male cats often weighing more than female cats.