Short haired cats and their essential grooming routine

A domesticate kitten will be taught by their motherindulging himself in a regular cleaning routine, clearing
from an early age how to keep themselves in goodaway unwanted dirt and food from his coat.
order by showing them how to groom themselves. ACats also moult at least twice a year; it is at this time
kitten who is accustomed to being handled, strokedthat a cat owner will need to pay attention to their
and has their coat of fur combed regularly will expectcats pet diet, long hairs can become matted up with
to have the same attention when they reachfood and form hair balls in your cats throat, if a cat is
adulthood.not groomed a hairball could cause a cat to choke. It
Cat owners who groom their cat every day everyis important to note if your cat has a hairball he will
day will establish a firm loving bond with their felineseek grass, grass acts has an emetic, making them
friend. A shorthaired cat has a tongue that is avomit to get rid of the blockages.
natural brush for their fur, licking and preeningTop Tip: If you have no areas of lawn use a large
themselves is part of their everyday routine. Runningflowerpot to grow grass from seed. At Hills Pets we
your fingers over your pet's body will help you torecommend all a cat have a pet diet that provide
recognise any unwanted lumps or bumps that maycarbohydrates for energy, proteins for strong bodily
need attention from your local vet.tissues, good fats that absorb and store essential
All cats should be given the correct age related catvitamins, minerals to support a healthy immune and
food that aids cat nutrition. A pet diet with qualityplenty of fresh water for maintaining overall health
balanced food ingredients will soon see your catcare.