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Cat - Grooming

Nail Care for Cats
A cat's natural inclination to scratch is primarily based on grooming; it doesn't arise from stress and has nothing to do with being ornery. Cats scratch to peel off old claw sheaths and expose new claws, to mark their territory, and to stretch their ...

Nonsurgical Options to Declawing
There are plenty of ways to keep kitty from shredding the curtains. Here are options to satisfy both you and your cat. If you're living amid tattered furniture due to your feline's mighty claws, yet can't bear the thought of injuring his paws, read on! ...

Healthy Skin and Fur
There's more to your cat's coat than the soft, silky feel of it. Fur insulates your cat from the elements, protects her skin from injury, and acts as a health indicator. Read on about how nutrition, illness, and grooming all affect your pet's coat and ...

Bathing Your Cat
So, you're ready to give your cat a bath. That's great, because the sooner you start to bathe your pet, the sooner he'll learn to tolerate it. It's especially important to expose cats to water at a young age because of their natural aversion to wetness. ...

Proper Grooming for Your Pet
Every dog, no matter how long or short their coat is, needs regular grooming. Proper grooming plays an important part in the overall care of your pet. Grooming not only makes your pet look better, it contributes to his or her physiological and ...

A Shiny Coat: Nutrition is Key
If your pet's coat looking dull? Find out how to put back that shine.