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Cat Grooming Problems- coat and nails included.

Cat Grooming Problems- Cat Fur Mess, Cat Hair Knots, Cat Mats! No need to shave that lion cut!

I will show you how to solve these cat grooming problems, If you will let me.

Once difficult, now easy.

After grooming Longhair cats for over a decade, I feel the number one cat grooming problem is a combination of the knots, the nails, and stud tail v's grease.

Yet all three of these cat grooming problems tie in together causing each grooming problem to at its very worst.

It's like getting hit three times at once. Grease made from the oils that secret from the cats body causes the skin to itch. When the cat itches- they use their nails to scratch. The grease within the skin is also in the coat ( fur) and so by simply scratching- they are creating knots - big massive matts. Some areas of the cats body tends to hold and make grease faster than other areas- such as inside leg areas ( arm pits) , the tail, and behind the ears.

Because the ears are easy to comb and contain normally shorter fur- this areas isn't a big cat grooming problem like stud tail or armpits.

Ok- Let's get started with a few pictures and simple steps on grooming some of the problems areas.

Ok- I've set cat grooming problems mini quick course into 3 parts:

1. Combing / Brushing the coat in general
2. Stud Tail and other grease pits
3. Nail clipping made easy

Top two tools needed for longhair and Persian cats:

A greyhound comb and a soft pin brush (with no tips on the ends)

persian cat fur cat brush

Use either a brush or a comb for the topside of the body- both work fine.

cat brush comb persian fur

From the topside looking at this kitty- her coat looks pretty good and one may believe she only needs a combing and all is well.

But to flip her over and see her underside fur - tell a new story. She has some major cat fur problems going on and needs a good pet grooming. See all the curls! This This view shows the underside of her back legs- where knots are usually started first and are the worst.

Those curls represent grease and grease forming. It doesn't take long for the curls to from curls into major knots and even full fledged mats (like a sheep's wool skin rug) These curls are a sign it is time to bath the cat in order to save yourself a trip to be shaved.

persian cat fur

Why a bath? Because a bath:

1. helps promote new hair and fur growth
2. reduces shedding
3. makes you have to comb less often
4. and reducing knots from forming!

But you MUST comb before the bath!

Use the comb for problem areas- between the legs, behind the legs- especially the back legs, armpits and up under the chest. Use the brush or the comb for the topside.

cat back legs comb cat armpit

comb chest cat armpit knots

Next Nails! Cat nail clipping made easy

Cutting the nails can be very hard- or very simple- it depends on the actual tool you are using! We suggest you read this cat nail clipping article with these pictures to help you.

Go here to read our cat nail clipping article with pictures.

Something more of interest to you:

Our DVD's are packed full of content! not just your basic stuff- but the stuff professional groomer's go to school to learn! You too can learn and probably will learn more than any school will teach- based on I'm sharing my secrets in these DVD's too!

On this site- we offered multiple articles to help you to learn how to groom your persian cats, how to avoid cat fur problems and lots of fur grooming advise. We also offer products created just for these issues and we have even filmed a few DVD's to help you with your cat grooming problems too!

Persian Cat bath with Anna Cat Shampoo

Grooming your cat isn't really as difficult as you might image. It is actually quite easy with the proper tools and know how. We offer 2 different DVD's to teach you all of the simple, instant, tricks of the trade (hands on- eye watching learning) so that your Persian or longhair cat can win the beauty prize!

---> 1. DVD 1 Hollywood - our bath DVD - will show you step by step - how to bath your cat, dry your cat and even cut it's nails. Learn more about hollywood Persian Bath DVD.

Hollywood The Purr-fect Bath for Persians and Longhairs DVD

$32.95
---> 2. DVD 2 Ringside - our grooming how to DVD - shows you steps and products to use from your kitchen and bathroom to help make your longhair or Persian cat ready to take the prize. You'll learn how to remove those unsightly face stains and how to make your coat fluffier, fuller and longer! Learn more about Ringside Persian Grooming DVD

Ringside Edition, for Persians and other Longhairs DVD

$32.95

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Grooming tools which teach professional cat grooming! This is a wonderful starter pack- all the tips of the trade and some products to get you started!