Do cats need to be groomed?

Usually, cats do not need to be groomed. After grooming, there may be some impacts, such as the new fur grown after grooming may have a poorer quality than before. For cats who are shaved bald, they have a higher chance of getting skin diseases than normal cats. Moreover, cats may be scared and stressed due to grooming.

How long does it take for cats to grow new fur after grooming?

After being shaved, short-haired cats usually take about half a month to grow new fur, and about 3 months for the fur to grow back completely. For long-haired cats, it takes about half a year for the fur to grow to the same length as before. If you want to speed up your cat's fur growth, you can feed them some nutritious food. Foods containing unsaturated fatty acids, such as meat and deep-sea fish oil, can help promote fur growth.

How to groom a cat

Prepare grooming tools, such as brushes, scissors, etc. First, comb the cat's fur smoothly, and then start trimming. When trimming the cat's chest and abdominal fur, hold the cat in a standing position, and trim from the chest gradually to the abdomen, then to the inner side of the limbs. Be gentle and calm when trimming the fur to avoid scaring the cat.

Points to note after grooming a cat

Pay attention to household hygiene and disinfection, as cats' skin is more susceptible to various viruses without the protection of fur. If you shave the cat in winter, remember to dress them up after shaving to avoid catching a cold. Cats usually feel depressed after grooming, so try to hold and comfort them more, praise them for their beauty, and interact more with them.