How can I get my sister to brush are cat?
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 at
4:36 am
it will be 2 years this christmas since we brushed are cat. she likes to be brushed but it is my sisters turn and she wont do it. i did it last time. no one will do it. her fur has burs (sp?) my mom says and she needs brushed. she has mud or greese in her fur too. and she scratches.
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Obviously your sister is not going to do anything about the cat. If I were you, I’d give the cat a bath (be careful!!! ) and brush her. Who knows, you might find it as a new means of bonding! Instead of looking it as a chore, look as it as something that you can do for her that no one else will. In the long run you’ll find that something very simple is good for you and the cat! As for the scratching, all cats scratch, but you could wear rubber dish gloves! They work great! Even for cats with front claws!
It sounds like you love your cat! Take a step up where your sister wont! Good luck! =)
well if u realy care about your cat,brush her your self.not only will you be doing your sis a favor but also you and the cat.the more you take care of her the more the cat will get used to u,thus becoming more happy towards you.the cat will also benifit because she is being takin care of.
Step up and take care of your pet! Maybe if your so immature about something so simple as caring for your pet, you shouldn’t have one!
You remind me of my sister and I when we were fighting over who was going to wash and who was going to dry the dishes.
Not funny! This is a living creature, that is a family pet. Please don’t treat it like work that is being forced on you. If your sister isn’t mature enough to understand that part of loving a cat (or any pet) means taking care of it when it needs you then you do the right thing, and the mature thing and brush the cat and don’t worry about whose turn it is.
It sounds like you really care about your cat. How about stepping up to the plate and brushing her even though it isn’t your turn. Be the responsible pet owner you are, your cat will be much happier once he is all brushed out
I would say, just brush your cat yourself, even if it isn’t your turn. Brushing your cat can be bonding time for your cat and you. Maybe it’s time for a bath if the cat has mud in her coat, too.
It’s really not that hard to brush your cat or give her a bath, you just have to find the time to do it!
How to give a cat a bath:
Things You’ll Need:
Towels
Cat Combs/brushes
Cat Shampoos
Cat Toys
Catnip
Cups
Flea Shampoos
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Adopt a calm, positive attitude before and during the bath’it will help ease your cat’s anxiety.
Step
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Consider trimming your cat’s claws beforehand to reduce your risk of getting scratched.
Step
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Bring your cat into the bathroom. Close the door and keep it closed until you are finished.
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Fill the bathtub with enough lukewarm water to cover your cat’s paws.
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Gently set your cat in the tub.
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6
Give your cat free rein in the bathtub using minimal restraint, but gently hold on to the back of her neck if she tries to escape.
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Apply lubricating eye ointment (available from your veterinarian) or a drop of baby or olive oil to your cat’s eyes to prevent irritation from the shampoo.
Step
8
Scoop water in a plastic cup, and pour it over the cat until her fur is wet, making sure to avoid her eyes.
Step
9
Apply a regular shampoo made for cats, or a flea shampoo if needed, and rub it into the cat’s fur. Use caution around the eyes.
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10
Hold your cat under the faucet or scoop clean water over her to rinse.
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11
Quickly pat or rub your cat dry with a towel.
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Comb through your cat’s fur to spend quality time together as she dries, then give her a special treat such as catnip or kibble for a job well done.
How to brush a cat:
Things you’ll need:
Brush of suitable kind
Patience and gentle approach
Comfortable, quiet and dimmed place to sit during the brushing time
Towel or rug on your clothes to catch hair coming off
Bin for hair clumps taken off brush
Tips:
Find a brush that your cat likes; consult your vet or pet store for help. Color does matter.
Empty hair on brush often, you will think that you will be able to make a fur coat out of it, but don’t.
Brush cat when it is in a good mood (not right after sleeping, during meal time, water time, grooming time).
If you have terrible matts, you might need to cut them out or have them professionally removed. This is why it is important to regularly groom long-haired cats, as to leave their hair to reach matting stage is cruel and harmful to their health. Long-haired cats can also swallow a lot of their hair from licking, so brush regularly to reduct hair balls and vomiting.
These problems may all be present before, during, and after the brushing time:
Biting
Scratching
Hissing
Kicking
In some cases hair balls
Cat hiding for a while
To make kitty’s hair super shiny, stroke her with a chamois cloth . It will take off extra hair, help release skin oils, and help kitty relax from being brushed.
Warnings:
Be sensitive when brushing around head, ears, bottom, and belly
Don’t force cat to stay
Don’t make the cat angry
When brushing belly, watch out for a swift kick from hind legs
Steps:
Step
1
Get your brush. The type of brush you use will depend on your cat’s hair. Some cats may need a comb to help part the matted hair. See your vet or local pet store for assistance on choosing a good brush.
Step
2
Get your cat and sit down with it in a comfortable place for brushing. Pet your cat until it lays down, is happy or licks you, or purrs. Start brushing along its back with slow, long strokes. Be gentle and try to watch cat’s emotions to look for any unhappy reactions. If the cat bites you, you are either brushing it in a "private area" or you are tugging on a matt of hair that is causing some discomfort or pain.
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3
Check brush every once and a while to make sure it is not clogged with hair. Throw away hair as it clumps in brush; this will increase the efficiency of the brush.
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4
Give the cat a treat for staying put and letting you brush it.
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5
Free cat; a lot of the time your cat will be very irritated by the end of brushing and will want to run away for some private time to recover.
Good luck!!!