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Grooming your cat does not need to involve a trip to the vet. Learn how to properly groom a cat with tips from a veterinarian in this free pet care video series.
There are 16 videos in this series:
Cats are capable of grooming themselves but still need some help. Learn about various cat grooming tips from a veterinarian in this free pet care video.
Cats lick their paws and use them to groom around the face. Learn how cats groom themselves from a veterinarian in this free pet care video.
Cats that don't groom themselves well should be taken to a vet. Learn how to check signs your cat is not well groomed from a veterinarian in this free pet care video.
Trim a few nails at a time if a cat is not cooperative. Learn how to trim nails on a cat from a veterinarian in this free pet care video.
There is a large variety of cat nail trimming tools to choose from. Learn what nail trimmer is good for your cat from a veterinarian in this free pet care video.
Check a cat's nails by holding on to the foot a pressing down. Get tips on what to look for when looking at cat's nails from a veterinarian in this free pet care video.
Cat brush bristles are very smooth so they don't irritate the skin. Learn about brushes available for cat grooming from a veterinarian in this free pet care video.
Brushing a cat along the top is easily accomplished. Learn proper cat brushing techniques from a veterinarian in this free pet care video.
Use a mat comb if a regular rake or brush doesn't remove cat mats. Learn how to use a mat comb from a veterinarian in this free pet care video.
Have all bathing supplies ready before giving your cat a bath. Learn proper cat bathing tips from a veterinarian in this free pet care video.
Indoor/outdoor cats develop thicker coats that shed more. Learn how to deal with cat shedding from a veterinarian in this free pet care video.
Try to get your cat relaxed before checking their teeth. Learn how to properly check cat's teeth from a veterinarian in this free pet care video.
Cats need a clean and healthy mouth for proper grooming. Learn other benefits of brushing a cat's teeth from a veterinarian in this free pet care video.
Plaque contains bacteria that can get in a cat's blood stream. Learn why brushing cat's teeth is important from a veterinarian in this free pet care video.
There are three basic tools you need for cleaning a cat's ears. Learn about the tools need for ear cleaning from a veterinarian in this free pet care video.
Flip the ear back to get a better look inside a cat's ear canal. Learn proper ear cleaning tips from a veterinarian in this free pet care video.
Depending on the type of cat you have, regularly grooming your cat is important. Certain short hair cats, such as Siamese and Burmish cats, are good about grooming themselves. Domestic breeds with denser coats should be groomed more often. Long hair cats need to be groomed on a very regular basis. Grooming includes brushing or combing matted hair, clipping nails, bathing and cleaning wax out of the ears. In this free pet care video series, let a veterinarian show you how to properly groom your cat. First she explains what is involved in general cat groom and how cats groom themselves. Next she discusses the tools for getting rid of mats, how to brush or comb them out, tools needed for clipping nails and how to prevent nail clipping injury. Watch as she demonstrates how to bath a cat, brush its teeth and clean wax out of its ears. Your cat will be healthy and happy after you get expert grooming tips from a caring veterinarian.
Tracy Carreiro Tracy Carreiro is a graduate of Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. She has been a practicing veterinarian for nearly 20 years. Growing up on a dairy farm, she grew to love the farm cats and spend many hours as a child taming feral kittens. During her career, she has been involved in treating animals of all sorts, from mice and other pocket pets through exotic birds, dogs and cats. She has also cared for large animals such as horses, cows and even exotic animals including an elephant, a wallaby, and a camel. She loves teaching her clients about their pets, and school children about responsible pet ownership. She also develops workshops and training sessions for veterinary staff members and other health care professionals. She is currently the Shelter Veterinarian at the Faxon Animal Rescue League in Fall River, where she sees many animals surrendered due to behavior problems in the home. She lives with her husband, two children, five cats and a bird.dkdk
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