Tag: pet grooming

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Do Cats Need Coats? 

Just a few months ago we explored the ideas of clothing on cats. Aside from the ethics of dressing your cats up, do they need to be bundled to keep warm this winter? Cats in coats sound adorable – but is it something you should attempt outside an Instagram photoshoot? Should you dress your cat as […]

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Dying My Cat’s Fur: Is It Safe?

When I was younger, I had a wall calendar featuring photographs of painted cats. Yes, painted cats. Most of them had multi-colored butterflies painted on their face. Some had been painted to look like upside-down koi fish and similar optical illusions. Others had stunning arabesque designs ebbing and flowing along the lengths of their bodies. […]

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Should You Shave Your Cat?

One of the biggest concerns many potential cat-parents face is the issue of grooming. How often will you have to brush your new baby? What if she doesn’t like getting brushed? What if she gets a knot? While it’s true that certain breeds of cat require much more upkeep than others, one of the best […]

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How to Give Your Cat a Bath

How do you know if your cat needs a bath? Do kittens? Long hairs? Is washing your cat even possible?! Popular opinion varies, but it is true the typical indoor, domestic short hair cat will never need a bath.  Cats do a great job grooming and maintaining hygiene on their own. However, if you have […]