Cats Grooming Supplies
While cats are basically self-cleaning animals, there are times when they definitely need human assistance, in the form of claw trimming, detangling mats, routine brushing for prevention of hairballs, dental care products to help prevent tooth decay and loss, and the occasional bathing when they've rolled in something nasty. It pays to keep a kit for storing all those needed supplies, so that you don't come up short in an emergency. This list includes some of my own top choices.
Trimming your cat's claws is really simple if you approach the task with a relaxed cat, and don't try to rush it. You may have to start off just doing one or two claws a day.If you have never attempted to trim cats' claws before, ask your veterinarian or his assistant to give you a quick demonstration, or read my online tutorial, How To Trim Your Cat's Claws.
Millers Forge Cat Claw Scissors are hot forged from the the finest quality U.S. steel. The cutting edges have been heat treated to ensure the longest life.More »
Soft Claws come in Kitten, Small, Medium, and Large sizes, and in Natural, Purple, Pink, Blue, and Red colors, and are available online, in local pet stores, and from veterinarians. If you are seeking relief from destructive or painful scratching by a cat, I highly recommend Soft Claws.More »
Longhaired cats and cats with thick double coats are particularly susceptible to mats caused by excess shedding of hair. Mats can be especially painful, but regular grooming can prevent them. An even worse result of the shedding is hairballs, which can cause dangerous bowel obstructions. The FURminator effectively removes the loose, shedding undercoat, without cutting any hair. Read my review of this popular deshedding tool.More »
•Klaw Kontrol Pet Bag
Klaw Kontrol is a scientifically engineered bag for containing cats when necessary for administration of medications, claw trimming, or other procedures which require cooperation by the cat. Be sure to read the guest review by RandFsMom, popular About Cats Forum member, which describes the pros and cons of Klaw Kontrol as used with her cats Fiona and Romeo.More »•Millers Forge Cat Claw Scissors
Trimming your cat's claws is really simple if you approach the task with a relaxed cat, and don't try to rush it. You may have to start off just doing one or two claws a day.If you have never attempted to trim cats' claws before, ask your veterinarian or his assistant to give you a quick demonstration, or read my online tutorial, How To Trim Your Cat's Claws.
Millers Forge Cat Claw Scissors are hot forged from the the finest quality U.S. steel. The cutting edges have been heat treated to ensure the longest life.More »
•Soft Claws Nail Caps for Cats
For some cats, grooming will not be complete without an application of Soft Claws Nail Caps. They are an attractive and humane alternative to declawing (which I hope is not even an option for your cat.)Soft Claws come in Kitten, Small, Medium, and Large sizes, and in Natural, Purple, Pink, Blue, and Red colors, and are available online, in local pet stores, and from veterinarians. If you are seeking relief from destructive or painful scratching by a cat, I highly recommend Soft Claws.More »
•FURminator deShedding Tools
Longhaired cats and cats with thick double coats are particularly susceptible to mats caused by excess shedding of hair. Mats can be especially painful, but regular grooming can prevent them. An even worse result of the shedding is hairballs, which can cause dangerous bowel obstructions. The FURminator effectively removes the loose, shedding undercoat, without cutting any hair. Read my review of this popular deshedding tool.More »